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
5 5 Shakin My Head 2.50 1 2-1
13 13 Play It Cool 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Bold Statement 6.00 3.4 7-1
10 10 Likeike 10.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Win Street 4.50 6.6 12-1
9 9 Alakan 5.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Triathelon 15.00 8 15-1
4 4 Joe Class 12.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Joy Division 8.00 8.2 16-1
1 1 Street Style 8.00 8.5 16-1
16 16 Protect and Defend 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Dynaflame 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Clever Charlie 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Pont Aven 4.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Sargent 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 West Mountain 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Night Time Nap 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Armando R 4.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Catatumbo 12.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Storming Chrome 5.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 O P Firecracker 6.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Master of None 20.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Cupid’s Dude 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Mad Banker 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lilliput 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Radiant Tones 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Hail No 5.00 2 4-1
9 9 Stars Align 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Intel Agent 12.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Wikolia Lady 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 My Kinda Mischief 8.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Holy Brick 10.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Julia’s a Fox 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Gotta Be Da Shoes 15.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Hermoso Momento 30.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Mae Be Mae 30.00 9.5 18-1
13 13 Dancing for Jack 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Mysunshinegirl 4.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Eachpeachpearplum 3.50 SCRATCH
16 16 Louvar 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cyber Attack 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Spring Decision 1.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Karma’s Inthehouse 20.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Langdon 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Golden Descent 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Neverworkedaday 4.50 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 She’s No Uncle 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Viscious Gossip 15.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Wise and Elegant 4.50 4 8-1
4 4 Air One 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Diane Lee 4.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Big Earn 5.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Taprixie 5.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Wudhooh 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Fair Trade 20.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Feelin So Lucky 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Thunder in Paris 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lost River 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Juris Doctor 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Uncle’s Gold 2.00 3.2 6-1
13 13 Gallant Lad 8.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Nogradi 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Wheelhouse 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Big Ern McCracken 15.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Edgerton 12.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Bully for You 20.00 7 13-1
3 3 Peak Performer 8.00 8 15-1
10 10 Se Thar Barr 30.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Modern Master 30.00 9.9 19-1
15 15 Lecanto 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Renfro’s Reception 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Rhythm ‘n Blues 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Sfogliatelle 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Amazing Bernie 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Fabelman 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Lightning Boss 4.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Birravino Blvd 3.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Repeatingofcourse 4.50 4.3 8-1
9 9 With Full Honors 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Right of Rush 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Vino Vidi Vici 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Uncle Georgy 30.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Hurricane Jim 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Cactus 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Virginia Fitz 4.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Jolly Boss 10.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Chickahominy 5.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Great Heavens 3.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Rye Diggitydog 15.00 3 6-1
3 3 Great Quality 12.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Boujee Bubblez 3.50 4.9 9-1
1 1 Bigdaddysboy 20.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Watch Out World 30.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Thataway 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Elon 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Knockanara 2.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Dalinar 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Foggy Dew 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cattivo Ragazzo 2.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Paco the Taco Man 6.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Kerness K 3.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Carvellian Quest 4.50 4 7-1
2 2 Heldish 15.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Square Slice 12.00 6 11-1
4 4 Falcon Blue 6.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 New Issue 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Fire’s Out 5.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Caravaggio’s Song 4.00 2 4-1
12 12 Veola 2.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Darty Time 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Zeta Jones 20.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Amadea 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Cougar Cocktail 10.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Beautiful McClean 30.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Minesweeping 20.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Turtle Love 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Chilly Girl 20.00 SCRATCH

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.