Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, May 3, 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
5 5 My Life Story 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Robert’s Moon 3.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 Watch Out World 5.00 4 7-1
7 7 Great Artist 4.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Uptowneagleslanded 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 D Hopper 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 A G Diamond 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Win No Joke 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ginger Girl 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Missy Boss 5.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 It’sfiftyshadetime 3.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Ade 1.80 3.5 7-1
2 2 Dubstep 3.00 4 7-1
4 4 Always Forward 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Valerie Street 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rylnnslookinglucky 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Hey Alexa 8.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Belle’s Baby 6.00 4 8-1
2 2 Mine Completely 30.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Feel the Bolt 20.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Mille McCall 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Searcy 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Red Spitfire 2.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Andras 20.00 4 8-1
3 3 Ellinger 5.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 World On Fire 3.50 5.9 11-1
4 4 English Daddy 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Printrack 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Factor It In 10.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Prado Road 3.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 War Master 10.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Take a Hint 1.40 4.8 9-1
6 6 Tenebris 12.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Karan’s Notion 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kerness K 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Waldrip 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Artillery Gunnar 20.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Seven’s Eleven 8.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Pit Stop Man 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Fightertown 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Woodline 12.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Quincannon 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Pudge Boy Palace 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Brighty 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dalinar 2.50 1.3 3-1
1 1 Magical Mondays 1.80 1.8 3-1
3 3 Play It Cool 20.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Dominguez 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Italiano Kid 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Kitty’s Son 20.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Close the Gate 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Railroad Inn 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Quahog Republic 5.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Flying to Work 2.50 2 4-1
2 2 El Papacito 4.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Knucker Punk 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Stormy Brew 30.00 6 11-1

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.