Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 18, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
16 16 Protect and Defend 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Win Street 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Joe Class 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Dynaflame 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Clever Charlie 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Alakan 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Likeike 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Joy Division 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Play It Cool 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Pont Aven 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sargent 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Street Style 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bold Statement 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 West Mountain 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Shakin My Head 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Triathelon 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Armando R 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cupid’s Dude 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 O P Firecracker 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Storming Chrome 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Catatumbo 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Master of None 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Night Time Nap 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mad Banker 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Intel Agent 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Kinda Mischief 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hail No 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Mae Be Mae 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Wikolia Lady 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Radiant Tones 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Dancing for Jack 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hermoso Momento 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Holy Brick 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lilliput 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Stars Align 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Mysunshinegirl 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Gotta Be Da Shoes 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Eachpeachpearplum 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Julia’s a Fox 0.00 1 2-1
16 16 Louvar 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Karma’s Inthehouse 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cyber Attack 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Langdon 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Spring Decision 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Golden Descent 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Neverworkedaday 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Air One 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Wise and Elegant 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Taprixie 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Wudhooh 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Feelin So Lucky 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Big Earn 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Diane Lee 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Thunder in Paris 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lost River 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fair Trade 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Viscious Gossip 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 She’s No Uncle 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 Lecanto 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Nogradi 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wheelhouse 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Big Ern McCracken 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Renfro’s Reception 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Modern Master 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Peak Performer 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Uncle’s Gold 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Se Thar Barr 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Gallant Lad 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Rhythm ‘n Blues 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sfogliatelle 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Juris Doctor 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Edgerton 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bully for You 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Right of Rush 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Uncle Georgy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fabelman 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 With Full Honors 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hurricane Jim 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Birravino Blvd 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Vino Vidi Vici 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Amazing Bernie 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Repeatingofcourse 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lightning Boss 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Chickahominy 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Thataway 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Cactus 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Elon 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Great Heavens 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Watch Out World 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bigdaddysboy 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Knockanara 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Dalinar 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rye Diggitydog 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Jolly Boss 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Boujee Bubblez 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Virginia Fitz 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Great Quality 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Carvellian Quest 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cattivo Ragazzo 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Heldish 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Foggy Dew 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Paco the Taco Man 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Square Slice 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Falcon Blue 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kerness K 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Turtle Love 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Beautiful McClean 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Darty Time 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Chilly Girl 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Amadea 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Zeta Jones 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Veola 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Fire’s Out 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Minesweeping 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 New Issue 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Caravaggio’s Song 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Cougar Cocktail 0.00 1 2-1

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.