Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 5, 2026

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
1 1 Schrader 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Who’s the King 1.40 1.2 2-1
8 8 Mugatu 2.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Brighty 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Square Slice 12.00 3 6-1
9 9 Keen Surge 30.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Brindano 30.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 The Count Is On 30.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Happy Jaunt 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Seven’s Eleven 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Catahoula Moon 3.50 2.4 4-1
3 3 Pudge Boy Palace 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Backnthewoods 5.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Mister Agent 15.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Maliblue 4.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Let’s Have a Party 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Duration 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Market Watch 5.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Explosive Love 12.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 My Military Hero 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Very Bad Guy 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Dreamsdocometrue 20.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Bring the Smoke 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Bald Cypress 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Firmantown 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Bjorn 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Robert’s Moon 8.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Party With Smarty 3.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Superlastingsecret 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Tyson’s Delivery 5.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Galpin Sunday 1.80 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Armando R 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Night Time Nap 3.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Fan Club 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Elusive Target 5.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Union Fleet 20.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Work Hard 6.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Bob Marco 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Strava 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 My Redemption 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Beach Cowboy 8.00 1 2-1
11 11 Magic Spin 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Electric Eel 5.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Woodline 6.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Find Faith 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Hatch 4.50 4.5 9-1
2 2 Prom Knight 20.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Heldish 8.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Uniwinner 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Bali Amour 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Artillery Gunnar 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Intrepid’s Legacy 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Radical Right 8.00 2 4-1
6 6 Debit Card 20.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Gordian Knot 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Tenebris 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Magnolia Midnight 15.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Goodbye Note 4.50 5.4 10-1
8 8 All the Hardways 6.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Magic Mule 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 J D Factor 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Le Gris 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Feeling Woozy 4.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Pay Billy 4.50 5.4 10-1
2 2 Secret Zipper 5.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Hittheroadjak 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Maupansant 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Dats My Pharaoh 1.80 1.9 4-1
5 5 Return Fire 3.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Salvo Trigger 5.00 4 8-1
7 7 Shot for the Moon 3.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 White Blue 15.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Uncle Grey 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.