Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 26, 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
8 8 Tik Tok Daddy 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Oleg 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Corrected Pedigree 4.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Agent Kelly 5.00 1.9 3-1
2 2 Blessings Bestowed 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Legendary Thunder 8.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Great Artist 10.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Thirty West 15.00 7.5 14-1
11 11 The Count Is On 20.00 10.3 20-1
15 15 Basic Truth 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Elon 10.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Salvo Trigger 30.00 16 30-1
13 13 Shear Magic 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Artist Mark 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Who Says So 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Lovemeakaren 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Daufuskie Island 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 The Wolfman 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Pit Stop Man 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Citizen K 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Pudge Boy Palace 10.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Midnight Renegade 30.00 7 13-1
7 7 The Heights 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bourbonator 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Keen Surge 4.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Better Watch It 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Sweet Tone 6.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Blackthorne Brusca 10.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Super Chunk 12.00 9.4 18-1
8 8 Hacksaw Ridge 12.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Valleyshark 15.00 11.9 22-1
10 10 Balance of Power 15.00 11.9 22-1
16 16 Bold Licorice 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Your Mission 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Sneaking Suspicion 20.00 16 30-1
14 14 Ky Thirty Won 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Bourbon Outlaw 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Basic Miles 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 White Blue 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 On a Proud Note 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Youmakemecharlie 2.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Anotherhope 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Ade 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Bond’s Belle 12.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Kitty’s Pretty 15.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Lady Collected 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Oops Haha 20.00 9 17-1
7 7 Fitness 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sweeterthanwhiskey 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Flame Dancer 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Gastown Babe 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Notable Exchange 4.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Casa Juanita 5.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 Biscuitwiththeboss 5.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Gourmet 12.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Souper Amusing 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 Query 15.00 8 15-1
4 4 Police Woman 30.00 16 30-1
14 14 Carolina Sun 30.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Fleur Delacour 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rapido Rosa 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Thunder in Paris 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Queen’s Wreath 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Obliging 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Spidey Man 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Hell Ofa Hillbilly 6.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Bonsai Warrior 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Worker Bee 12.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Blue Forty Two 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Irish Jubalee 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Max Capacity 20.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Flyin Hawaiian 4.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Our Day Will Come 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Hollywood Import 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mr. Supreme 30.00 12 23-1
9 9 Mose Smokin 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 White Lilacs 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Princess Javoncia 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Inanna’s Quest 4.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Solving Progress 6.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Bali Kuta 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Don’t Tell Kelly 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Memphis Showboat 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Spoils of War 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Mainstream Sellout 15.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Maximo Madness 20.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Heleonortiz 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Churning Berni 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Caitlin the Great 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Love You More 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Tejanita 4.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Opal 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Chilly Girl 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Ruby Street 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Billionaires Row 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Saxton 2.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Won an Award 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 3 Mister Lincoln 3.50 2.9 6-1
4 4 Great Idea 4.00 3 6-1
10 10 Vamos Viejo 30.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Big Z Og 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Dowagiac Chief 30.00 4.8 9-1
3 2 Pealing Lad 10.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Skyloft 20.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Tenebris 12.00 SCRATCH
1A 14 Quick Tempo 3.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Uncle Dar 15.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Bolt of Aurum 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Zero Blitz 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 War Master 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Optical Bijou 1.80 3.8 7-1
1 1 Holy Synchronicity 5.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Goodbye Note 4.50 4.5 9-1
8 8 Manor House 6.00 5 10-1
3 3 Magic Mule 30.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Top Blood 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Reteko 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Redemption Speight 2.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 The Hero Code 3.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 The Commack Kid 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Oxford Union 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Renfro’s Reception 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Winegold 20.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Madefromliona 20.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Doug’s Triumph 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.