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
2 2 Frye Island (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 El Junior 20.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Dancing Bear 4.50 6.1 12-1
10 10 Go to Bingo 20.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Dats Tap 12.00 6.2 12-1
13 13 Twirling Express 8.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Paul’s Guitar 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Call Me a Cab 3.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Raging Cajun 10.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Ballycurrin 15.00 7.7 14-1
6 6 Box of Rockets 30.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Bad Boy Blaze 30.00 9.6 18-1
15 15 Leigh’s Last Hero 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Strand Road 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 In Honor of Jeff 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gonzalo 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Flying to Work 1.40 1.5 3-1
2 2 Mrsaltn’vinegar 6.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Billy Boy 15.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Dan Gamble 2.50 5.7 11-1
6 6 Zimba 10.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Baby Bobby 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sir George 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Ballinaclash 1.80 1.8 3-1
4 4 Margie’s Last 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Dreams of Rome 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 President Camacho 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Virginia Gentry 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Masakado 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Mr Scatter 6.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 More Vino 6.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Hay Chief 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Striking Sparks 8.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 It’s Sizzling Time 10.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 White Series 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Longhi 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Patrick’s Promise 2.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Brighty 12.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Sell It 8.00 2 4-1
8 8 Red Dawn Coming 20.00 2.6 5-1
13 13 Dynaflame 10.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Pencil Me In 15.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Like Tyson 20.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Party With Smarty 6.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Tavern Time 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Rhythm ‘n Blues 4.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Wicked Boss 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Clavin 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bushido 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Noble Jon 8.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Gaslight Dancer 4.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Noah Chance 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Cut Glass 20.00 4.2 8-1
13 13 Masen (GB) 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Catahoula Moon 20.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Tough Workout 6.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Carnaby 12.00 7 13-1
12 12 Upsidedown Man 30.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Lou’s Birthday 12.00 7.5 14-1
11 11 Bigdaddysboy 30.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Pit Stop Man 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Night Preacher 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Genieinabridle 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Watch Your Tone 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Princess Lucia 2.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Book of Wisdom 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Skip Thru Da Fire 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Dubstep 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Baby Sox 15.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Ginger Girl 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Princess Javoncia 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Don’t Tell Deren 4.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Come to Mama 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Synergism 3.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Atlas Strong 10.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Classicals Finale 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Stella Mars 5.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Don’t Tell Kelly 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Bay Street 8.00 5 9-1
4 4 Conquest Dancer 30.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Getaway Palace 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Disco Rules 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Too Many Kisses 6.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 The Goddess Factor 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Estocada 2.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Shirl’s Delight 4.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Old Bay 5.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Secret Journey 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Brockton 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 On Secret Service 12.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Gordito 4.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Boss Lily 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Rock You Babe 4.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Saint Solomon 10.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Tug 20.00 6.9 13-1
13 13 Oracle of Beaufort 5.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 It a Lee 20.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Treasure Our Time 15.00 8.7 16-1
12 12 Quality Bolt 8.00 8.9 17-1
15 15 Deputy A. P. 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Rivage 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Rebel Prince 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Galatown Guy 20.00 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.