Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 1, 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
1 1 Poney Island 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Regal Flair 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Fortune Garden 15.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Bellini Gold 2.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Loaf of Sof 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Barbed Wire Barbie 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Lucky Tin Tin 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Mendelssohn Adi 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Engage At Will 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Costa Linda 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Rebelka 6.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 The Stork Club 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Legend’s Girl 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Sweet Bourbon Tea 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Potcake 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Let Fly 6.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Royal Renegade 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 All Fruits Ripe 20.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Gimme Two Shots 4.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Tyrus 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 King of Fog 15.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Gators Reign 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Sir Lomax 30.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Gallo 15.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Free Costs to Much 30.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Broadside Salvo 30.00 10.2 19-1
13 13 Band Tour 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Glows in the Dark 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Spencerian 2.00 2 4-1
2 2 Tuned to the Moon 5.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Shkhara Fire 1.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Susan’s Mule 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Tipmanee 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Miss Pierre 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cha Cha Chukka 1.80 1.4 3-1
5 5 Bella Estrela 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Bossy Jeans 8.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Hockey 12.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Boys Go to Jupiter 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Queen Rocket 3.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Hazelmoor Beach 20.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Impetus Echo (GB) 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Blue Kingdom 0.40 1 2-1
2 2 Dolice Vita 4.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Tuff Luck 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 30.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 No More Calls 20.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Albert Finnigan 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Play It Cool 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Jean Valjean 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Prince of Jericho 6.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Gold Trust 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Where’s Ray 1.40 4.4 8-1
5 5 Incinerator 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Talented Man 20.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Normandy Hero 3.50 5.7 11-1
9 9 Tidewater 15.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Studlydoright 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Haileysfirstnotion 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 No Easy Days 3.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Intrepid’s Legacy 3.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Don’t Wait Up 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Howgreatisnate 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Fastfeld 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kelsey Hill Girl 4.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Elite Miss 3.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 I’m a Lil Wicked 10.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Hotter Than Fire 1.60 3.6 7-1
6 6 Fredericka’s Rose 6.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 I’mamaterialgirl 8.00 7 13-1

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.