Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 6, 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
1 1 Gravity Hill 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Sunlit 5.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Luminous Secret 1.80 1.6 3-1
7 7 Ineedyoubabe 4.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Boys Go to Jupiter 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Aeronyx 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Fire At Midnight 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tasty Time 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Greatwhitefleet 2.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Feel the Bolt 5.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Riley’s Cry Baby 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Hey Alexa 5.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 My Emi Shiraz 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tiz the Great 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Plenty On Tap 4.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Flying to Work 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Long Legged Luis 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Q Got Hops 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Modranach 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Poor Peanut 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cold Feet 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bushido 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Murray 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Captain Quint 30.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Quick Tempo 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Rampagius 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Backnthewoods 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Spotted Bull 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Breezing Up 10.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Kbcya Later 8.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Candycrumbs 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Tiny Lake 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 B West 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Boss Mode 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tactics 1.20 1.2 2-1
1 1 Sin Sin 2.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Gonzalo 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Paynted Lion 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 My Boy Bud 30.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bala de Plata 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Hixon 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 No More Calls 20.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Dancing Denae 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Lundi Loot 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Paul’s Guitar 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Red Zone Runner 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hockey 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Sweet Honey Bee 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Rehoboth Avenue 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Whatsyourbigidea 2.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Julia’s a Fox 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Poor Mans Lady 4.00 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.