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Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 22, 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 Armed N Dangerous 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Mugatu 3.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Tuff Luck 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 Summer Vibes 4.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Dats My Pharaoh 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Minister 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 The Count Is On 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Watch Your Tone 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Enigmatic 1.60 2 4-1
4 4 Skip Thru Da Fire 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 Golden Charm 4.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Baby Sox 8.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 It’sfiftyshadetime 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Song to Remember 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Last Gift 4.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Kuaga 3.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Only Maria 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Peaceful Union 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Floyness 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Barbados Bulldog 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Nantucket 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Galpin Sunday 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 El Junior 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Zio Lino 4.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Tethered Soul 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Enzo 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vida 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Flirty Bajan 2.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Greyline Station 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Its All Gravy 4.50 3.8 7-1
2 2 Fayes Heart 12.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Private Peyton 5.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Love Yourself 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 R J’s Ice 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Maupansant 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Christmas Spirit 2.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Right of Rush 20.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Return Fire 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Albert Finnigan 6.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Uncle Grey 30.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Shot for the Moon 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Task Force 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Doomed 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 6 Phlying Phyllis 2.00 1 2-1
1A 4 Shout to the Lord 2.50 2.3 4-1
7 8 Ashes and Diamonds 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Cruz Ramirez 3.00 3.8 7-1
4 5 Bourbon N Lace 8.00 4 8-1
6 7 Fabia 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Nobody’s Girl 30.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Star Blessing (IRE) 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tap Dancin Cowgirl 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Grayson’s Girl 1.80 1.3 2-1
5 5 Spencerian 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Itsamonstamash 3.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 I’m a Cutie Pie 12.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Kilo Road 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kittyup 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fastfeld 3.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 I’m a Lil Wicked 4.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Quality Swag 3.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Sweet Lexi 4.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Bella Mente 12.00 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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