Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 2, 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
3 3 Devastating 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Like a Dream 12.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Minari 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Shine On Moon 2.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Momma’s Lino 2.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 Skittliedat 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 The Money Monkey 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Iamdependingonyou 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Call Me Micky J. 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Island Bandit 3.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Pelican Pier 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Moneta Agenda 10.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Remembertheword 8.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Speed Focused 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dats My Pharaoh 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Notmyfirstrodeo 8.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Your Mission 10.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Home Invasion 6.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Blo By’em 3.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Rapidity 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Speedy Alex 5.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Freedom Maker 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Vanilla 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Aggro 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 She’s Not a Lad 4.50 3.2 6-1
1 1 Krissi N 4.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Tiz Purple 4.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Sunset Express 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Be Better 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Self Taught 6.00 2 4-1
4 4 Morning Thoughts 10.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Your Analysis 4.50 2.2 4-1
10 10 Walk Away Joe 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Collection Day 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Forrest City 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 City Panda 20.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Twice Gold 10.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Mystic Night 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mission Artemis 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Risk Factor 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Summer Vibes 2.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Latin Rebel 4.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Docsgotallthecandy 20.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Imagine It All 12.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Fridayswithmurray 6.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Zapata (IRE) 15.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Fightnomoreforever 20.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Sticktothesystem 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Worcester 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 J D Factor 3.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Freedom Road 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Catalytic 3.50 5 9-1
1 1 National Law 2.50 5.3 10-1
3 3 Crossland 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Irish Cork 8.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Union Fleet 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Preparefortakeoff 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Biscuitwiththeboss 3.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Mopo 2.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Yo Adrian 4.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Lady Ensign 3.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Big Earn 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Diane Lee 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 On a Proud Note 1.00 1 2-1
5 5 Looks First 3.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Meg 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Anita Beer 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Panchita 6.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 I Can Do It 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Bourbon N Lace 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lifting 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Christmas Spirit 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Tactics 3.00 1.9 3-1
5 5 Edelweiss 2.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Like Tyson 30.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 First Officer 15.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Uncle Grey 30.00 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.