Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 27, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Princess Azara 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Just a Click 6.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Desperate Dreams 4.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Bella’s Password 3.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Kelsey Hill Girl 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Snowboarder 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Judy G 30.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 High Anxiety 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Heat Check 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Mister Roscoe 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Dancing Denae 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Paynted Lion 30.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Paul’s Guitar 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Caseofthemondays 1.40 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ballinaclash 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Matthew’s Ticket 12.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Capitaine 2.50 3 6-1
2 2 Make It Quick 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Go Grey 5.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Time for America 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Kiss the Ring 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Prime Ranger 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Brother Conway 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Don’t Wait Up 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Uncle Cat 4.00 3 6-1
7 7 Union Fleet 5.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Devil’s Cay 3.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Super Accelerate 20.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 In the Chase 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sheriff Ronnie 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pudge Boy Palace 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Masakado 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Forward Move 3.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 El Divino Nino 3.50 3 6-1
5 5 White Series 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Let’s Have a Party 20.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Heldish 6.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Daufuskie Island 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Talklessworkmore 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Laddie Dance 3.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Spotted Bull 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Catahoula Moon 12.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Majestic Tiger 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Daddy Yankee 20.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Pit Stop Man 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Deadpan 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Artillery Gunnar 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Quick to Accuse 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Indy Charges On 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Pay Billy 4.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Feeling Woozy 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Hittheroadjak 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 J D Factor 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Triathelon 0.80 1 2-1
3 3 Rio Del Valle 20.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Tug 5.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Boss Lily 4.50 4.4 8-1
4 4 Treasure Our Time 12.00 5 9-1
2 2 Babble 20.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Perkins Gem 20.00 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.