Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 19, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fahnee 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 My Girl Back Home 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Over My Cents 4.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Cheese 5.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Ms. Laobanniang 8.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Gripen 6.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Holy Brick 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Any Fools Gold 20.00 5 9-1
1 1 Campaign Mischief 30.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Julie Belle 20.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Pap’s Lil Patriot 30.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Eimear 30.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Tasty Time 0.00 14.2 27-1
13 13 Eachpeachpearplum 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Vanaka 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Regency Tale 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Upshot 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Summerinthecountry 1.00 1.3 3-1
2 2 Bald Cypress 12.00 2 4-1
7 7 Paid Vacation 15.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Guerrilla Magic 6.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Sweet Spy 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Freedom Glider 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Oxford Union 5.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Vignon Manor 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Kitty’s Son 4.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 All Fruits Ripe 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Band Tour 20.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Plenty On Tap 6.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Gonna Make It 10.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Under the Rug 20.00 10.9 21-1
6 6 Perkins Gem 20.00 11.8 22-1
12 12 Gordito 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Soo Handsome 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 It a Lee 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Babble 30.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Haulin Oats 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Tug 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 The Great Maybe 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sweet Honey Bee 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Elusive Sionna 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Tasty Time 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Poor Mans Lady 12.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Diamond Sue 6.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Map to the Moon 30.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Christy My Love 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 Ready for Magic 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Punxsutawney Phil 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Drilling for Gold 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Edgerton 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Spring Decision 15.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Alakan 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Waldrip 20.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 El Tinmarin 5.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Beekman Street 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Zevon 20.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Koru 15.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Hanksdiviningrod 20.00 7.8 15-1
15 15 Respighi 30.00 8.2 16-1
13 13 Fightertown 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Street Rockin 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Joe the Jet 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Long Legged Luis 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Beach Cowboy 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Artillery Gunnar 8.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Keeping It Country 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Magic Spin 5.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Find Faith 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Let’s Have a Party 10.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Uniwinner 15.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Tiny Lake 6.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Silverbullettwenty 30.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Sailor’s Return 30.00 8.4 16-1
2 2 Prom Knight 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Bint Mischief 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Go Mischievous 4.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Katarzyna 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Pegster 3.50 2.6 5-1
10 10 Planet Clare 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Chilly Girl 5.00 4 8-1
8 8 Runsweetly 15.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Disney Belle 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Margaret P 30.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Sonic Sass 20.00 5 9-1
6 6 Nick’s Notion 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Reynolds Channel 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Who’s the King 2.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Straight to Water 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Jolly by Golly 10.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Brindano 30.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Majorca 10.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Mugatu 15.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Tony Eclipse 4.50 SCRATCH
1 1 James P Sullivan 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Marcan Love 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ready as Ever 1.50 1 2-1
5 5 Bold Statement 4.00 1.5 3-1
12 12 Mr. Hinx 30.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Modranach 10.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Hard Swing 30.00 4 8-1
2 2 Skycross 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Go Grey 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Five Minutes More 30.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Its All Gravy 20.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Work Smarter 6.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 River City Runner 12.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Dreamsdocometrue 30.00 9.1 17-1
14 14 Vaya Jeffe 2.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Plaza Del Sol 5.00 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.