Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 21, 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 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Moon Cache 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Arise My Love 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Princess Lucia 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Meg 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Weekend Wife 6.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Ecliptical Gina 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bring the Smoke 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Summerinthecountry 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Karma’s Inthehouse 10.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 My Military Hero 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Momentum Files 1.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Guaponess 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Dolice Vita 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Joe the Jet 2.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Straight to Water 10.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Formal Affair 6.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Roll On Jesse 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Cadeau d’Argent 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Intrepid’s Legacy 1.20 1.2 2-1
1 1 Radical Right 4.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Tenebris 2.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 All the Hardways 5.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Prince of Jericho 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 No Cents 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Dean Delivers 15.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Hedwig 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Karan’s Notion 30.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 It’s Hammertime 1.20 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tuned to the Moon 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 In Awe of Juju 4.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Krissi N 6.00 2 4-1
3 3 Devastating 6.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Mad for Maddy 4.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Tiz Purple 2.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Esroh 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Don’t Fool With Me 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Wide Country S.) – Wide Country S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Peach Tie 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Law School 1.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Momaxie 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Velocity Girl 20.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Strike a Rose 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Miracle Wood S.) – Miracle Wood S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Close the Gate 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 G Q Worthy 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Taj Mahal 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Let’s Go Lando 4.50 3 6-1
2 2 Higher Sense 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 No More Calls 30.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Balboa 1.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nothinglesswilldo 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Honor Thy Cookie 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Aqua Blaze 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Hoof and Boots 4.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Pie Phi 6.00 4 7-1
2 2 Kinda Krazy 5.00 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.