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Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 20, 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 Focusyn 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Robert’s Moon 4.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Firmantown 4.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Platform 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Brindano 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 The Count Is On 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Barbados Bulldog 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Elusive Sionna 2.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Kittyup 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Iamdependingonyou 5.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Stroll Trippin 8.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dr. Buzzy 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 N. Y. Finest 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Kiss the Ring 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Big Tiger 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 R J’s Ice 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Bruno 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Feels So Right 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Laysen 2.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Mister Roscoe 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Sticktothesystem 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Sugar On Fire 6.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 My Boy Bud 30.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rowsie Express 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Enigmatic 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Genieinabridle 3.50 1.3 3-1
3 3 Ade 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Ginger Girl 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Why Not Grace 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 It’sfiftyshadetime 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fastfeld 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Kelsey Hill Girl 2.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Eimear 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 I’m a Lil Wicked 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Fortune Garden 15.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Galibean 20.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Candy Luna 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Onetime for Lar 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bushido 1.50 1 2-1
5 5 Radical Right 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Don’t Wait Up 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Uncle Cat 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Backnthewoods 15.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Edelweiss 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Railroad Inn 1.60 1.1 2-1
5 5 Kitty’s Son 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Soo Handsome 6.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Under the Rug 15.00 5 9-1

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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