Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 24, 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
6 6 Box of Rockets 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Twirling Express 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Leigh’s Last Hero 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dancing Bear 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Dats Tap 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Strand Road 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Go to Bingo 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Ballycurrin 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 El Junior 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bad Boy Blaze 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Call Me a Cab 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Paul’s Guitar 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Raging Cajun 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 In Honor of Jeff 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Frye Island (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gonzalo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Dan Gamble 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Baby Bobby 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mrsaltn’vinegar 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Zimba 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Flying to Work 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Billy Boy 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dreams of Rome 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Margie’s Last 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ballinaclash 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Virginia Gentry 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sir George 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 President Camacho 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 It’s Sizzling Time 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hay Chief 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 More Vino 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Masakado 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 White Series 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Striking Sparks 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mr Scatter 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Party With Smarty 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Brighty 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sell It 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Patrick’s Promise 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tavern Time 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rhythm ‘n Blues 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wicked Boss 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Dynaflame 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Like Tyson 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Pencil Me In 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Longhi 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Clavin 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Red Dawn Coming 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tough Workout 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cut Glass 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Noble Jon 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pit Stop Man 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Upsidedown Man 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Noah Chance 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bushido 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Gaslight Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Catahoula Moon 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Bigdaddysboy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Carnaby 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Night Preacher 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Lou’s Birthday 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Masen (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Watch Your Tone 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dubstep 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Baby Sox 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Genieinabridle 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ginger Girl 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Princess Lucia 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Book of Wisdom 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Skip Thru Da Fire 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Princess Javoncia 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Stella Mars 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Getaway Palace 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Don’t Tell Deren 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Atlas Strong 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bay Street 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Conquest Dancer 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Don’t Tell Kelly 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Come to Mama 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Synergism 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Classicals Finale 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Too Many Kisses 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Shirl’s Delight 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Secret Journey 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Old Bay 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 The Goddess Factor 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Disco Rules 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Estocada 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 On Secret Service 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Saint Solomon 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Quality Bolt 0.00 1 2-1
15 15 Deputy A. P. 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Gordito 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Rivage 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 It a Lee 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Rebel Prince 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rock You Babe 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Brockton 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Treasure Our Time 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Boss Lily 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Oracle of Beaufort 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Galatown Guy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tug 0.00 1 2-1

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.