Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 1, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cupid’s Choice 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Nattie’s Boss 30.00 4 8-1
6 6 Serenity Song 2.50 5.7 11-1
4 4 Butler Road 10.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Grande Voix 3.50 6.5 12-1
1 1 Rock Talk 6.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Sunset Rising 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Elusive Sionna 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Pichu 1.80 2.2 4-1
2 2 Stroll Trippin 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Shenadoah Sunrise 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Fiesta La Luna 4.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Kittyup 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 R Averie Lynn 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lost River 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Lady Charlotte 3.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Skip Thru Da Fire 3.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Paisley Singing 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Always Forward 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Sapphire Beauty 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Watch Me Sparkle 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Image of Grace 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Lady Lydia 2.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Yau Majesty 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Midwest Princess 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Hay Grace Brennan 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Artist Mark 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 City Panda 4.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Lou’s Birthday 2.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Ecumenical 2.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Speedy Alex 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 World On Fire 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 What Does It Take 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Self Taught 5.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Mistical Curlin 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Be Better 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Catatumbo 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Collection Day 12.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Tiberius Mercurius 30.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Sailor’s Return 30.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Keeping It Country 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Hay Chief 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 More Vino 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Certified Loverboy 1.00 1 2-1
7 7 Take the Pledge 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Hagrid’s Flame 3.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Xcellent Start 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Crossland 20.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Cap Com 12.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Tops the Chart 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Zen Dreams 0.50 1 2-1
2 2 Tea Rose 3.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Spice Gal 4.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Rylnnslookinglucky 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Whiskey Brew 20.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Beshareit 20.00 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.