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Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 26, 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
1 1 Bucaro 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Kohoutek 2.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Elvis Himself 3.50 3 6-1
4 4 Watch Out World 10.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 The Count Is On 12.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Robert’s Moon 12.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Fletcher 15.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Ellinger 20.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 One True Dude 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Great Quality 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Laysen 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Neverworkedaday 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Overspent 3.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Tethered Soul 6.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Set for Life 4.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Expresso Bay 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Zio Lino 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tiz the Great 4.50 1 2-1
12 12 Star Atlas 5.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Dad Joke 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Divine Swagger 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Golden Descent 3.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Goodluck Road 12.00 2.9 6-1
13 13 Quahog Republic 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Hooraw 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Rio Del Valle 20.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Quain 20.00 8.2 15-1
11 11 My Captain 15.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 My Friend Lou 20.00 8.9 17-1
14 14 Royal Renegade 5.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Let Fly 4.50 SCRATCH
16 16 Broadside Salvo 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Stormy Brew 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cupid’s Choice 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Belle of Liberty 12.00 4 8-1
9 9 Lighten 2.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Butler Road 30.00 5 9-1
6 6 Maggie’s Moon 6.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Weather Beater 4.50 7.7 15-1
2 2 Check Ride 8.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Kara M S 12.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 Golden Ellie 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Big Tankness 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Jessica’s Eyes 8.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Virginia Fitz 5.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Enduring Gold 3.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Great Heavens 4.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Rye Diggitydog 3.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Jigger 30.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Sinetic 15.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Superlastingsecret 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Derz Smart 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Elfuegomasbrilante 5.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Maupansant 10.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Triathelon 12.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Blackthorne Brusca 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Honor Mags 5.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Bourbon Outlaw 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Italiano Kid 4.50 6.8 13-1
14 14 White Blue 30.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Salvo Trigger 20.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Return Fire 30.00 8.7 16-1
12 12 Uncle Grey 30.00 10.9 21-1
15 15 Middleburg 2.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Strand Road 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Christmas Spirit 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Tactics 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lost My Shoe 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Paco the Taco Man 1.80 1.4 3-1
6 6 Creed’s Vision 2.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Change My World 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Lundi Loot 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Ecumenical 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 All Gas No Brakes 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Juniper Juice 3.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Happy This Day 5.00 3 6-1
6 6 Determind Princess 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Nick’s Notion 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Looks First 5.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Granuaile 8.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Nothinglesswilldo 12.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Weekend Wife 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Rehoboth Avenue 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 River City Runner 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cruisetheforest 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Babble 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Perkins Gem 20.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Gonna Make It 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Bigshot Ness 1.00 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.

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