Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 31, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Commemorative 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Souper Roll 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Katarzyna 3.50 1.5 3-1
10 10 Sugar Magnolia (IRE) 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Flaming Spirit 8.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Dona Luna 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Roberta 20.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Dance Hall Diva 30.00 10 19-1
2 2 Now Dearie 30.00 10 19-1
9 9 Far Away Eyes 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Who Says So 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Artist Mark 2.50 1.3 3-1
2 2 Blo By’em 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Straight to Water 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Muthabir 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Half a League 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Flighttown 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Bella’s Password 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Iamdependingonyou 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Watch Me Sparkle 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 God I Need a Favor 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Disney Belle 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Ever Yours 15.00 8 15-1
3 3 Bulma 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Katie’s Notion 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Noah Chance 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Icing 5.00 2.1 4-1
15 15 Bourbon Boss 5.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Kendama 6.00 2.7 5-1
16 16 Heaven Street 6.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 One Whirlwind Ride 8.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Island d’Lite 10.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 The Bullion Bomber (IRE) 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Freestanding 12.00 6 11-1
8 8 Upsidedown Man 20.00 10.4 20-1
14 14 Moncrief 20.00 10.4 20-1
3 3 Southern Horse (ARG) 20.00 10.4 20-1
9 9 Claudee Boy 30.00 16 30-1
5 5 Speak Unity 30.00 16 30-1
13 13 Estilo Magico 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Juniper’s Jubilee 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Cupid’s Choice 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Bay West 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Ready to Dial 5.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Kiss Me Mo 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Celtic Harp 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 She’s a Good Girl 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Barbados Bulldog 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Lucky Lis 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Borracho 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Brother Conway 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Colonel Vargo 4.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Freeze the Fire 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 B West 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Backnthewoods 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Woodline 20.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 One Way Farrior 20.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Heldish 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Endless Horizons 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Christmas Jones 5.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 More Than a Notion 5.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Sin Boldly 5.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Omahamoiselle 6.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Dutchman’s Map 8.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Ginger Snap 10.00 4.2 8-1
16 16 Clearly Sophia 10.00 4.2 8-1
15 15 Santiana 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 As the Bell Toles 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Common Sense 15.00 7.2 14-1
13 13 Striking Finale 15.00 7.2 14-1
14 14 Beverly Crusher 15.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Paynted by Nancy 20.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Speedy Trial 20.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Kelsey Hill Girl 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Whocouldaskformo 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rowsie Express 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Reply 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 How Sweet She Is 4.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Paradise Wins 6.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Meg 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Audibly 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Maclean’s Rook 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 All the Hardways 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Magical Mondays 3.00 1.4 3-1
12 12 Davyjonz 5.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Dominguez 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Elusive Image 8.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Roll On Jesse 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Elfuegomasbrilante 10.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Thataway 12.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Krone 15.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Alvy 15.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Hot Rod Kitty 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Genieinabridle 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Ribbonsinherhair 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Skip Thru Da Fire 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Watch Your Tone 4.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Heleonortiz 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 It’sfiftyshadetime 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Melodia 30.00 7 13-1

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.