Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 12, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Seger Songs 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Live Life 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Zen Dreams 12.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Hay Grace Brennan 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Have One More 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Amaretto Queen 6.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Beverly Crusher 30.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Sassari 2.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Tejanita 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Watch Me Sparkle 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Searcy 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 City Panda 4.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Ellinger 8.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Notmyfirstrodeo 15.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Win No Joke 10.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 D Hopper 6.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 World On Fire 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Maximus Speed 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Andras 20.00 4 7-1
10 10 Lou’s Birthday 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Where’s Ray 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Point Liam 10.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Dean Delivers 12.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Cairo Surprise 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Warheart 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 War Humor 4.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Catahoula Moon 30.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Take a Hint 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Agreed 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 And Sum 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Outdoor Cat 5.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Fear Nothing 4.50 6.1 12-1
8 8 Wickeddivine 8.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Shadow Surge 2.50 6.7 13-1
3 3 Winning Trip 10.00 7 13-1
4 4 Holiday Express 30.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Pudge Boy Palace 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Contemplation 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Without Borders 5.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Firmantown 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Elvis Himself 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Built by Khozan 4.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Parkes 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Majestic Blue 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Watch Out World 20.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Brie’s in Town 4.50 4.8 9-1
4 4 Lannister 10.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Great Heavens 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Shakin Loose 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Bravely 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Love Yourself 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Fortune Hill 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Country Bumpkin 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Paintmymasterpeace 6.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 R J’s Ice 12.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 King of the Cross 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Nantucket Love 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 My Pal Bill 10.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Gimme Two Shots 6.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Transquaking 30.00 6.5 12-1
13 13 J C’s Boys 8.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Isaiah Fiftythree 15.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Paid Vacation 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sally’s Gold 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Epic Style 4.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Italian Soiree 2.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Mischief Maxey 15.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Howler 15.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Anaita 15.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Getaway Palace 15.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Burner Account 30.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Julee’s Legacy 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Boujee Bubblez 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Thirst for Hope 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sheilahs Warcloud 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 I’m a Cutie Pie 6.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Double Airo 4.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Spencerian 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Shkhara Fire 2.00 3 6-1
2 2 Kilo Road 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Glows in the Dark 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Copper Ghost 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Zencat 10.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Munny Problem 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 Rosie’s Words 3.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Roktar 12.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Chatbot 8.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Free Refills 10.00 7 13-1

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.