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
9 9 Sassari 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Tejanita 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Live Life 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Amaretto Queen 6.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Hay Grace Brennan 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Zen Dreams 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Watch Me Sparkle 12.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Have One More 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Beverly Crusher 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Lou’s Birthday 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 City Panda 4.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 D Hopper 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Searcy 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Ellinger 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 World On Fire 8.00 4 8-1
4 4 Win No Joke 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Notmyfirstrodeo 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Maximus Speed 20.00 10 19-1
3 3 Andras 20.00 10 19-1

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
2 2 Warheart 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Take a Hint 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 War Humor 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Cairo Surprise 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Point Liam 10.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Dean Delivers 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Catahoula Moon 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Shadow Surge 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Agreed 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Fear Nothing 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Outdoor Cat 5.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Wickeddivine 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 And Sum 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Winning Trip 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Pudge Boy Palace 30.00 9 17-1
4 4 Holiday Express 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Built by Khozan 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Brie’s in Town 4.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Without Borders 5.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Firmantown 5.00 1.8 3-1
12 12 Great Heavens 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Contemplation 6.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Bravely 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 Parkes 8.00 4 8-1
2 2 Elvis Himself 10.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Lannister 10.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Shakin Loose 15.00 9.3 17-1
3 3 Majestic Blue 15.00 9.3 17-1
5 5 Watch Out World 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Country Bumpkin 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Love Yourself 4.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Gimme Two Shots 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Paintmymasterpeace 6.00 2.5 5-1
13 13 J C’s Boys 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 My Pal Bill 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Nantucket Love 12.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 R J’s Ice 12.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Isaiah Fiftythree 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 King of the Cross 15.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Paid Vacation 20.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Fortune Hill 20.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Transquaking 30.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Italian Soiree 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Boujee Bubblez 2.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Epic Style 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Julee’s Legacy 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Sally’s Gold 10.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Getaway Palace 15.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Anaita 15.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Howler 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Mischief Maxey 15.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Thirst for Hope 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Burner Account 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shkhara Fire 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kilo Road 4.00 3 6-1
6 6 Double Airo 4.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Spencerian 5.00 4 8-1
1 1 I’m a Cutie Pie 6.00 5 9-1
3 3 Glows in the Dark 6.00 5 9-1
7 7 Sheilahs Warcloud 8.00 7 13-1

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
3 3 Munny Problem 2.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Rosie’s Words 3.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Chatbot 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Free Refills 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Zencat 10.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Roktar 12.00 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.