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Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 28, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Rapidity 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Agent Kelly 1.80 1.4 3-1
1 1 Lucked In 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Docsgotallthecandy 4.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Sincerito 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Hawkstone 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Enough Already 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Stress Reliever 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Blo by the Field 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Lord’s Lady 4.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 A Cozy Thing 4.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Mint Driven 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 My Girl Back Home 0.60 1 2-1
3 3 Stardust Biggy 15.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Whimmoffortune 15.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Turkish Breeze 2.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Eastcoastgirlsrhip 20.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Amama 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Rob the Rich 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Pit Stop Man 2.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Daufuskie Island 4.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Fightertown 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Mister Agent 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Woodline 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Brother Bobo 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Under the Rug 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Bold Mirage 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Kitty’s Son 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Freedom Glider 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Hello Newman 2.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Schrader 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Trulli Warrior 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Firmantown 2.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Square Slice 4.50 5.1 10-1
7 7 Paralegal 10.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Brindano 15.00 7 13-1
3 3 Youthful Energy 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bold Endeavor 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fan Club 1.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 States United 5.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Cut the Cord 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Master of None 10.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Bigtonten 6.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Prince Khozan 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cairo Surprise 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Wall Art 12.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Buds Notion 4.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Our Notion 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 The Big Lep 10.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Worker Bee 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Our Day Will Come 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Prince of Darkness 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Manseeyasway 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Furious George 4.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Railroad Inn 2.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Quahog Republic 3.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Riley’s Cry Baby 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Free Costs to Much 10.00 6 11-1

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.

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