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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
11 11 Pont Aven 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Win Street 4.50 2.1 4-1
9 9 Alakan 5.00 2.4 4-1
13 13 Play It Cool 5.00 2.4 4-1
16 16 Protect and Defend 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Bold Statement 6.00 2.9 5-1
15 15 Clever Charlie 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Joy Division 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Street Style 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 Likeike 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Joe Class 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Triathelon 15.00 7.8 15-1
12 12 Dynaflame 20.00 10.6 20-1
14 14 West Mountain 20.00 10.6 20-1
8 8 Sargent 30.00 16 30-1

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
5 5 Mad Banker 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Armando R 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Cupid’s Dude 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Storming Chrome 5.00 2 4-1
7 7 O P Firecracker 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Catatumbo 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Master of None 20.00 8 15-1

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
14 14 Eachpeachpearplum 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Radiant Tones 4.50 1.8 3-1
15 15 Mysunshinegirl 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Hail No 5.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Stars Align 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 My Kinda Mischief 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Holy Brick 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Intel Agent 12.00 6 11-1
12 12 Wikolia Lady 12.00 6 11-1
16 16 Louvar 12.00 6 11-1
2 2 Gotta Be Da Shoes 15.00 7.7 14-1
13 13 Dancing for Jack 20.00 10.4 20-1
11 11 Julia’s a Fox 20.00 10.4 20-1
10 10 Mae Be Mae 30.00 16 30-1
7 7 Hermoso Momento 30.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Spring Decision 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Langdon 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Cyber Attack 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Neverworkedaday 4.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Golden Descent 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Karma’s Inthehouse 20.00 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
2 2 Diane Lee 4.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Wise and Elegant 4.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Taprixie 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Big Earn 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Thunder in Paris 8.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Air One 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Lost River 10.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Wudhooh 15.00 8.9 17-1
12 12 Feelin So Lucky 15.00 8.9 17-1
3 3 Viscious Gossip 15.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Fair Trade 20.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Uncle’s Gold 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Juris Doctor 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Peak Performer 8.00 4 8-1
13 13 Gallant Lad 8.00 4 8-1
11 11 Rhythm ‘n Blues 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Wheelhouse 10.00 5 9-1
14 14 Renfro’s Reception 10.00 5 9-1
5 5 Sfogliatelle 12.00 6 11-1
12 12 Edgerton 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Big Ern McCracken 15.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Nogradi 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Bully for You 20.00 10 19-1
15 15 Lecanto 30.00 15 28-1
6 6 Modern Master 30.00 15 28-1
10 10 Se Thar Barr 30.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Birravino Blvd 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Lightning Boss 4.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Amazing Bernie 4.50 1.3 3-1
1 1 Repeatingofcourse 4.50 1.3 3-1
9 9 With Full Honors 5.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Fabelman 6.00 1.9 3-1
7 7 Vino Vidi Vici 15.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Right of Rush 20.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Uncle Georgy 30.00 10 19-1
5 5 Hurricane Jim 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Knockanara 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Great Heavens 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Boujee Bubblez 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Virginia Fitz 4.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Chickahominy 5.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Cactus 6.00 2.9 5-1
13 13 Dalinar 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Jolly Boss 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Great Quality 12.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Rye Diggitydog 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Bigdaddysboy 20.00 9.4 18-1
12 12 Thataway 30.00 14 26-1
11 11 Elon 30.00 14 26-1
7 7 Watch Out World 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cattivo Ragazzo 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Kerness K 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Carvellian Quest 4.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Paco the Taco Man 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Falcon Blue 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Foggy Dew 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Square Slice 12.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Heldish 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Veola 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Caravaggio’s Song 4.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Fire’s Out 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 New Issue 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Darty Time 8.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Cougar Cocktail 10.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Amadea 15.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Turtle Love 20.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Chilly Girl 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Zeta Jones 20.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Minesweeping 20.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Beautiful McClean 30.00 12 23-1

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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