Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 20, 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
3 3 Arrow Speed 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Redemption 5.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Aztec 1.80 2.9 5-1
4 4 Holy Synchronicity 10.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Bob Marco 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Jolly by Golly 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Happy Jaunt 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dwelling Legacy 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Conquerthosewecan 1.80 1.2 2-1
2 2 Happy Clouds 12.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Top Gun Girl 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 In My Memories 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Impressiveness 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Rio Del Valle 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Flying to Work 3.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Q Got Hops 6.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Admiral Steve 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Stormy Brew 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Seven’s Eleven 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Beach Cowboy 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Uniwinner 8.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Cold as Hell 2.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Catahoula Moon 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 A G Diamond 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Secret Oaks 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hotmessness 1.60 1.3 2-1
7 7 Curlene’s Spirit 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Holy Storm 3.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Diamond N Dress 4.50 6.2 12-1
4 4 Stroll Trippin 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Iamdependingonyou 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Prado Road 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Davyjonz 4.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Winning Trip 3.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Crab Daddy 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Pudge Boy Palace 15.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 James P Sullivan 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Gluckstadt 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cocktail Humor 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Sunflower State 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Bond’s Belle 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Tierra Santa 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Feelin So Lucky 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Map to the Moon 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.