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
2 2 Bellini Gold 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Loaf of Sof 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Barbed Wire Barbie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lucky Tin Tin 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mendelssohn Adi 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fortune Garden 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Regal Flair 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Poney Island 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Costa Linda 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Engage At Will 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Rebelka 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Legend’s Girl 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 The Stork Club 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sweet Bourbon Tea 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Band Tour 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 All Fruits Ripe 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Free Costs to Much 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Gators Reign 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Potcake 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Royal Renegade 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Let Fly 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tyrus 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Gimme Two Shots 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Broadside Salvo 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sir Lomax 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 King of Fog 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Gallo 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Spencerian 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Susan’s Mule 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tuned to the Moon 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Shkhara Fire 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Glows in the Dark 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tipmanee 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hazelmoor Beach 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Queen Rocket 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bossy Jeans 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bella Estrela 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hockey 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cha Cha Chukka 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Boys Go to Jupiter 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Miss Pierre 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Impetus Echo (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dolice Vita 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Blue Kingdom 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Albert Finnigan 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tuff Luck 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Play It Cool 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 No More Calls 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Jean Valjean 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Talented Man 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Prince of Jericho 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tidewater 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Where’s Ray 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Normandy Hero 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Incinerator 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gold Trust 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Studlydoright 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Don’t Wait Up 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Howgreatisnate 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 No Easy Days 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Haileysfirstnotion 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Intrepid’s Legacy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Elite Miss 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fredericka’s Rose 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Kelsey Hill Girl 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 I’mamaterialgirl 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 I’m a Lil Wicked 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fastfeld 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hotter Than Fire 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.