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Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 17, 2025

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Risk and Regret 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Practical Romance 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Happy This Day 4.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Skittliedat 6.00 2 4-1
1 1 Midway Vow 6.00 2 4-1
3 3 Scholar 8.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Endless Vow 12.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Nouveau 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Ecliptical Gina 20.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Neon City 30.00 12 23-1
7 7 Tanka Tough 30.00 12 23-1
8 8 Octet 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 St Petersburg 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Power Grid 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Caseofthemondays 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Ur a Collection 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Lino’s Fire 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Twin Lakes 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Turf to Dirt 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Professor Grace 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Queen Khaleesi 2.50 1.1 2-1
8 8 Close Up 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Feather Wish 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 I Heard Somethings 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Mischievous Trick 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Jam’s Paper Moon 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Sultry Sky 20.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 God Willing 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 11 Mr. Hustle 1.50 1 2-1
1 1 Uncle Irish 1.50 1 2-1
6 6 B Dawk 3.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Passioned 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Masakado 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Caerus 10.00 4 8-1
2 2 Energy Efficient 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Running River 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Quincannon 20.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Colpo d’Oro 30.00 11 21-1
9 9 Likebelivingnmagic 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Tuff Luck 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Dr. Hyde 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cap’n Dusty 4.50 2.3 4-1
16 16 Koru 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Italian Symphony 8.00 4.2 8-1
12 12 Baby Oscar 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Imagine It All 10.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Rector 10.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Happy Jaunt 12.00 6.4 12-1
13 13 Toolpusher 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Bookitwithhaddad 12.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Owhatanite 15.00 8 15-1
6 6 Bigtonten 20.00 10.6 20-1
15 15 Ghostlyprince 30.00 16 30-1
7 7 Mike the Bomb 30.00 16 30-1
14 14 Zapata (IRE) 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Royalties Riches 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Meredithslightning 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Toasttothestones 5.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Princess Charming 6.00 2.1 4-1
11 11 Back Wall Bandit 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Hoof and Boots 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Bulma 10.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Fiesta La Luna 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Ever Yours 30.00 11 21-1
6 6 Snowboarder 30.00 11 21-1
1 1 Pinky Swear 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Jewell’s Indenial 2.50 1 2-1
13 13 Respighi 2.50 1 2-1
14 14 Clever Charlie 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Flatter My Dad 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Gotta Get It Right 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Boastfully Irish 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Garage Beers 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Whaleaxe 10.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Zencat 15.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Paul’s Guitar 20.00 9.3 18-1
5 5 This Is the Life 20.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Sargent 30.00 14 26-1
2 2 Hooraw 30.00 14 26-1
1 1 Andies Pistolero 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Outdoor Cat 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Mr. Bogan 3.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Do It for Michael 5.00 2 4-1
5 5 Night Preacher 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Schrader 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Joe the Jet 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Lou’s Birthday 15.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Find Faith 30.00 9 17-1
3 3 Tiny Lake 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mosler Time 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gold Foot 4.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Sell Something 5.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Smooth Flyin Mike 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Just for Luck 6.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Vax a Nation 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Cloud Music 8.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Class Photo 10.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Covert Kat 15.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Northern Tick Tock 30.00 11 21-1
11 11 Et’s Magic Man 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Boys Go to Jupiter 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Fab Girl 2.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Tasty Time 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Queen’s Blessing 8.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Messy Lu 10.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Rylnnslookinglucky 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Lorraine’s Way 20.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Always a Rye 30.00 9 17-1
2 2 Beastorburden 30.00 9 17-1

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.

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