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
1 1 Garage Beers 10.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Brightshininglight 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Se Thar Barr 6.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Matthew’s Ticket 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Flatter My Dad 5.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Baltic 6.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 M D Fieldstone 15.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Regency Tale 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Guerrilla Magic 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Summerinthecountry 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 King of Fog 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Magic Wallet 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Crossingthechannel 0.80 3 6-1
1 1 Hollywood Import 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 Top Manipulator 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Our Day Will Come 8.00 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Niche 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Stately Girl 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Thisishowwedoit 3.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Rocker Roller 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Irish Jig 30.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Malibu’s Rumrunner 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Blame and Fortune 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gravity Hill 4.50 1 2-1
13 13 Lady Lena 3.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Jumping Julia 12.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Lien On Her 5.00 1.5 3-1
14 14 Endless Vow 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Rehoboth Avenue 12.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Red Haired Gal 20.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Whatsyourbigidea 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Tea Rose 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Julia’s a Fox 20.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Fire At Midnight 20.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Gogo’s Mojo 12.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Power and Glory 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Luminous Secret 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dancing Denae 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Feels So Right 2.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Boss Mode 10.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Poor Peanut 12.00 2 4-1
1 1 Mister Roscoe 4.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Impressiveness 3.50 2.4 4-1
3 3 Fayes Heart 8.00 4 7-1
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
3 3 What Say Thee 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Rampagius 2.50 3.2 6-1
12 12 Recker Point 4.50 4 8-1
7 7 Hittheroadjak 8.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Sardis 4.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 King’s River 15.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Smuggler’s Gold 6.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Ruddy Buddy 8.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Certified Loverboy 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Feeling Woozy 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 In the Dance 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Lonesome Road 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Waittilmidnitehour 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Hue 4.50 1.5 3-1
11 11 Finch 15.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Loveliest 3.50 3 6-1
3 3 Best Girl Magic 10.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Clawless Brit 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Don’t Fool With Me 20.00 5 9-1
10 10 Bedazzle 20.00 5.1 10-1
13 13 Ready for Trouble 6.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Afterneath 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Blame the Banker 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Diane Lee 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 She’s No Uncle 30.00 SCRATCH

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 3.4 6-1
3 3 Greek Heiress 3.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Mad for Maddy 5.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Moonlit Drive 6.00 5.4 10-1
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
6 6 Bigtonten 5.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Catatumbo 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Amazing Bernie 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Daddy Yankee 15.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Top Blood 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Night Time Nap 1.80 SCRATCH

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.