Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 17, 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
7 7 Cowboy Roy 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Brightshininglight 5.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Summerinthecountry 5.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Flatter My Dad 5.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Se Thar Barr 6.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Baltic 6.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Regency Tale 8.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Guerrilla Magic 10.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Garage Beers 10.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 King of Fog 12.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Matthew’s Ticket 12.00 9.5 18-1
12 12 M D Fieldstone 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Crossingthechannel 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Hollywood Import 2.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Magic Wallet 4.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Our Day Will Come 8.00 5 9-1
3 3 Top Manipulator 8.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Stately Girl 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Thisishowwedoit 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Rocker Roller 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Blame and Fortune 4.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Malibu’s Rumrunner 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Niche 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Irish Jig 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Lady Lena 3.00 1 2-1
14 14 Endless Vow 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Gravity Hill 4.50 2.2 4-1
11 11 Luminous Secret 4.50 2.2 4-1
10 10 Lien On Her 5.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Whatsyourbigidea 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Tea Rose 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Rehoboth Avenue 12.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Jumping Julia 12.00 7.9 15-1
12 12 Gogo’s Mojo 12.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Fire At Midnight 20.00 14 26-1
5 5 Power and Glory 20.00 14 26-1
6 6 Red Haired Gal 20.00 14 26-1
3 3 Julia’s a Fox 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Feels So Right 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Dancing Denae 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Impressiveness 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Mister Roscoe 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Fayes Heart 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Boss Mode 10.00 4 8-1
2 2 Poor Peanut 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Paynted Lion 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rampagius 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Lonesome Road 3.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Sardis 4.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 What Say Thee 4.50 2.8 5-1
12 12 Recker Point 4.50 2.8 5-1
4 4 Certified Loverboy 6.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Feeling Woozy 6.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Smuggler’s Gold 6.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Ruddy Buddy 8.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Hittheroadjak 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 King’s River 15.00 12 23-1
2 2 In the Dance 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Waittilmidnitehour 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Loveliest 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Hue 4.50 1.9 4-1
13 13 Ready for Trouble 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Best Girl Magic 10.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Afterneath 12.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Blame the Banker 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Diane Lee 12.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Clawless Brit 12.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Finch 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Don’t Fool With Me 20.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Bedazzle 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 She’s No Uncle 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sassafrassness 1.50 1 2-1
1 1 Spencer Tiara 3.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Greek Heiress 3.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Mad for Maddy 5.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Moonlit Drive 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Nancy Mary 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bold Endeavor 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Night Time Nap 1.80 1.2 2-1
6 6 Bigtonten 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Amazing Bernie 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Top Blood 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Catatumbo 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Daddy Yankee 15.00 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.