Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 3, 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
5 5 Nit Witness 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 Lovely Lookin Lili 12.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Old Fashion Candy 2.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Feel the Bolt 30.00 3 6-1
7 7 Peace Before Chaos 20.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 All Fun N Games 15.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Twosday Surprise 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Amy’s Music 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Lifting 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Set for Life 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Neverworkedaday 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Zio Lino 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cross of Valor 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Nothinglesswilldo 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Truly an Honor 5.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Kinda Krazy 3.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Savanasrioguerrera 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Stardust Biggy 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Manseeyasway 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Who Says So 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Italian Wine 12.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Red Spitfire 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Blo By’em 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Thosewerethedays 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Poor Peanut 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Murray 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fan Club 8.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Aztec 1.60 2 4-1
4 4 Daddy Yankee 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Fightertown 4.50 3 6-1
3 3 Top Blood 12.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Gluckstadt 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ixchel 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Yau Majesty 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Diamond N Dress 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Curlene’s Spirit 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Momaxie 1.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tiz the Great 0.80 1 2-1
7 7 Fayes Heart 3.50 2 4-1
1 1 Gonna Make It 5.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Admiral Steve 12.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Stormy Brew 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Billy Boy 12.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Stay Fearless 15.00 SCRATCH

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.