Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 4, 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
1 1 Flying to Work 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Plenty On Tap 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Boss Lily 6.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Marcan Love 3.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Q Got Hops 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Tug 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Mrsaltn’vinegar 20.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Babble 20.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Baby Bobby 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Seven’s Eleven 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 States United 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Morning Thoughts 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Pudge Boy Palace 6.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 B D Saints 2.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Daufuskie Island 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Falcon Jet 0.60 1 2-1
5 5 Cool Customer 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Upshot 10.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Ghost Army 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Typhoon Kuhn 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Skycross 30.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Summerinthecountry 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Arrow Speed 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Devil’s Cay 1.80 3.4 6-1
6 6 Cut the Cord 3.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Catatumbo 15.00 4 8-1
3 3 Work Hard 2.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Formal Affair 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cupid’s Choice 1.00 1 2-1
4 4 Knock Knock 2.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Hurrah 4.50 5.2 10-1
5 5 Panchita 15.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Snow Bella 8.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Blushing Princess 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Christmas Spirit 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Blo By’em 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Edelweiss 4.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Right of Rush 20.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Sin Sin 20.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Return Fire 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Uncle Grey 30.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Tethered Soul 2.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Shot for the Moon 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Heavenly Cause S.) – Heavenly Cause S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Complexity Jane 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Boutwell Time 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Atlantis Queen 4.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Takethemoneyhoney 0.80 SCRATCH
4 4 Kissedbyanangel 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Ms Notion 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Frank Y. Whiteley S.) – Frank Y. Whiteley S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Quint’s Brew 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Worcester 10.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Blue Kingdom 3.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Crab Daddy 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Bold Diversion 30.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Counterspy 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Point Dume 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Primonetta S.) – Primonetta S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dwelling Legacy 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Twirling Beauty 3.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Wondrous 3.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Wisconsin Gal 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Alani 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Native Dancer S.) – Native Dancer S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Wild Vine 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Pay Billy 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Warp Nine 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Over and Ollie 10.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Raise Cain 4.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Xcellent Start 20.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Late Nite Call 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Otello 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Uncle Heavy 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hotmessness 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Last Gift 1.80 1.2 2-1
2 2 Sonic Sass 3.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Campaign Mischief 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Stay in Tune 3.00 4 8-1
1 1 Eimear 12.00 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.