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Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, November 8, 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
10 10 Happy This Day 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Heaven’s Promise 8.00 1.4 3-1
13 13 From Hello 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Wise and Elegant 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Divining Smile 4.50 2.9 5-1
12 12 Kobe’s Smile 20.00 4 8-1
4 4 T C Neigh 30.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Sea Shanty 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Mariano 20.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Bella Mama 20.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Dance On Air 15.00 6 11-1
14 14 Silent Melody 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Like a Dream 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Why Not Grace 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Birdy Whisper 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Donut Dust 8.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Tug 3.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Sticktothesystem 1.80 2.3 4-1
6 6 Paynted Lion 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Moderno 20.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Baby Bobby 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Karate Island 1.60 1 2-1
10 10 Flatter My Dad 5.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Garage Beers 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Hop On Top 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Pendar 20.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Skedaddling Home 6.00 6 11-1
7 7 Big Bolton 12.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Winged Lion 30.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Best Artist 4.50 6.5 12-1
3 3 Chalk Talk 20.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Very Volatile 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Catatumbo 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Hay Chief 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 States United 8.00 1.3 3-1
6 6 Bird King 6.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Mr. Hustle 3.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Martini Martin 20.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Passioned 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Competitive Saint 10.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Energy Efficient 20.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Caerus 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Princess Javoncia 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Turf Rocket 2.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Atlas Strong 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Bay Street 10.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Cha Cha Tap 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Embrace Me 3.50 4.4 8-1
10 10 Don’t Tell Deren 6.00 4.4 8-1
12 12 Three Times 3.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Mainstream Sellout 30.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Swan Point 30.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Getaway Palace 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Solving Progress 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Worries Unfounded 6.00 1 2-1
12 12 Mun Mun Can Run 2.00 1.2 2-1
11 11 Mysunshinegirl 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Hail No 10.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Eachpeachpearplum 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Feather Wish 12.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Holy Brick 4.50 2.9 6-1
7 7 Julia’s a Fox 30.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Gotta Be Da Shoes 30.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Shiny Dime 20.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Mine Completely 30.00 7 13-1
10 10 Ladsfirstlove 30.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Lookie Here 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Workhard Playhard 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Respighi 8.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Awesome Andy 1.40 1.6 3-1
3 3 Rebel Prince 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Crossingthechannel 6.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Finny 30.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Ballinaclash 15.00 9.3 18-1
1 1 Mythical Magic 10.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 Hometown Bound 8.00 9.7 18-1
5 5 M D Fieldstone 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Smart Halo S.) – Smart Halo S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Just Philtored 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Prosecco Rita 3.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Hollen Drive 15.00 5 9-1
8 8 Doc’s Miracle 10.00 5 10-1
9 9 Tipmanee 30.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Slewperstitus 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Sweet Shenanigans 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Beach Heist 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Wesawtaylorinparis 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (James F. Lewis Iii S.) – James F. Lewis Iii S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gurney Halleck 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lundi Loot 15.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Balboa 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 Channel the Music 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Star Sweeper 30.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Max Capacity 20.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Springhawk 20.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Wildncrazyguy 30.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Hollywood Import 4.50 6.3 12-1
8 8 Sometime 30.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Big Cuddle 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Destination 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Valerie Street 4.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Fifth Gear 5.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Autumn in Vermont 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Mae Be Mae 30.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Whiskey Brew 30.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Messy Lu 30.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Irish B Goode 15.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 A Week With Grammy 20.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Littlegirljustice 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.

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