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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
2 2 Plenty On Tap 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Baby Bobby 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mrsaltn’vinegar 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Flying to Work 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Q Got Hops 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Boss Lily 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Babble 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Marcan Love 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Tug 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Daufuskie Island 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Morning Thoughts 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pudge Boy Palace 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Seven’s Eleven 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 B D Saints 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 States United 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Upshot 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Summerinthecountry 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Typhoon Kuhn 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ghost Army 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Falcon Jet 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Skycross 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cool Customer 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Catatumbo 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cut the Cord 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Devil’s Cay 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Work Hard 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Arrow Speed 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Formal Affair 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hurrah 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cupid’s Choice 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Panchita 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Knock Knock 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Snow Bella 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Blushing Princess 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Right of Rush 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Return Fire 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Uncle Grey 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tethered Soul 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Shot for the Moon 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Edelweiss 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Christmas Spirit 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Blo By’em 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sin Sin 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Takethemoneyhoney 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kissedbyanangel 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Atlantis Queen 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Boutwell Time 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Complexity Jane 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ms Notion 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Worcester 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Counterspy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Point Dume 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Quint’s Brew 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Blue Kingdom 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Crab Daddy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bold Diversion 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dwelling Legacy 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Alani 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wisconsin Gal 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Twirling Beauty 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Wondrous 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Wild Vine 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Xcellent Start 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Raise Cain 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Over and Ollie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Warp Nine 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Otello 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Uncle Heavy 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Pay Billy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Late Nite Call 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stay in Tune 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eimear 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Last Gift 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Campaign Mischief 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hotmessness 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sonic Sass 0.00 1 2-1

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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