Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 18, 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
9 9 Christmas Jones 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Queen of Wands 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Radiant Tones 12.00 2.3 4-1
11 11 Lucky Lis 10.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Truly Thrilling 5.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Nattie’s Boss 30.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Ashweee 15.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Paynted by Nancy 20.00 5 9-1
1 1 Naomi an Ruth 30.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Full Card 15.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Belle’s Baby 30.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Quiet Serenity 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rock Talk 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Buds Notion 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Big Cuddle 1.40 1.1 2-1
4 4 Palacios 3.50 3 6-1
5 5 Caseofthemondays 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 G Q Worthy 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Make It Quick 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Vino Bella 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Valerie Street 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Fastfeld 5.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Rylnnslookinglucky 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Feel the Bolt 15.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Quality Swag 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Modernis Silver 20.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 I’mamaterialgirl 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Especially 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Moon Cache 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Enigmatic 2.50 2.4 4-1
3 3 Fabia 6.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Weekend Wife 10.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Lord’s Lady 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Iamdependingonyou 20.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 C C Commander 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Coach Mazzula 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mambo Queen 3.50 2.4 4-1
6 6 Sharmin 5.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Ruby Hamilton 30.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Fire’s Out 5.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Jittier Girl 8.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Protective Custody 6.00 4 8-1
9 9 War Belle 20.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 War Madam 30.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Skittliedat 30.00 5.7 11-1
14 14 Caprichosainfront 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Synergism 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bint Mischief 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Her Majesty 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cool Customer 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mizner 1.80 1.6 3-1
8 8 Big Tiger 15.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Story of Rory 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Dr. Buzzy 12.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Tax and Tags 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Holy Moly Mitole 30.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Oath and Honour 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Bruno 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Dahlia S.) – Dahlia S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Summerintahoe 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Curlin’s Angel 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Ribaltagaia 2.50 2.2 4-1
9 9 Amie’s Symphony 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Storm Miami (IRE) 20.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Mahra’s Love (IRE) 10.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Calamity 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Princess Javoncia 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Sheila’s Lion 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (King T. Leatherbury S.) – King T. Leatherbury S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Doncho 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Prince of Jericho 5.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Chasing Liberty 8.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 Determined Kingdom 5.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Schwarzmeier 8.00 4.1 8-1
12 12 Jean Valjean 20.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Outlaw Kid 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Had to Have Him 6.00 6.1 12-1
13 13 Whenigettoheaven 10.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Incinerator 30.00 8.2 15-1
3 3 King Covee 20.00 9.8 19-1
9 9 Fore Harp 30.00 11.2 21-1
1 1 Eamonn 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Weber City Miss S.) – Weber City Miss S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Jumping the Gun 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Law School 3.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Three Sixty 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Miss Fulton Gal 6.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 A. P.’s Girl 10.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Wiretapped 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Ivy Girl 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Diamond N Dress 20.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Momaxie 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Henry S. Clark S.) – Henry S. Clark S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cruise the Nile 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Horsepower 4.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Vote No 6.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Naptown 8.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Neat 5.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Sherlock’s Jewel 12.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 King Size 20.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Bartlett 8.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Mischievous Angel 8.00 8.9 17-1
3 3 Hold Out 30.00 10.8 20-1
11 11 Baby Max 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Federico Tesio S.) – Federico Tesio S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Taj Mahal 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Volendam 3.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Classic Nofty 15.00 4 8-1
4 4 Wild Warrior 6.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Close the Gate 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Hixon 10.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Let’s Go Lando 5.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 Code of Silence 5.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Chayton 20.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Higher Sense 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Chitchatchitchat 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 Ballykeefe 5.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Hidden Quarry 8.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Floyness 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Midnightloveaffair 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Serene Spirit 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Granuaile 12.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Whatarewedoing 6.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Turkish Breeze 20.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Quick Sand 15.00 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.