Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 14, 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 Triathelon 4.00 1 2-1
11 11 Majestic Blue 5.00 1.2 2-1
13 13 Fairfield Bay 15.00 3.2 6-1
16 16 Mach Two Blue 12.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Derz Smart 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Raging Cajun 15.00 4.4 8-1
14 14 Imperial Spy 6.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Better Watch It 3.50 8.1 15-1
15 15 Attrayant 5.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Tactics 20.00 9.1 17-1
7 7 Dats Tap 8.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Maupansant 15.00 10.6 20-1
2 2 Blackthorne Brusca 15.00 11.1 21-1
6 6 Sneaking Suspicion 12.00 12.7 24-1
10 10 Salvo Trigger 20.00 14.5 27-1
12 12 Kitten’s Ploy 30.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Clavin 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hell Ofa Hillbilly 3.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Lannister 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Neverworkedaday 1.80 3.8 7-1
1 1 Zio Lino 4.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Kitty’s Son 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Christmas Jones 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Spinning Class 2.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Snow Bella 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 3 Magic Beam 3.50 6.5 12-1
7 7 Firestreak 4.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Kinda Clever 20.00 8.4 16-1
1 5 Sterling Cat 12.00 8.5 16-1
5 4 Paynted by Nancy 30.00 10.2 19-1
3 2 Birdie Mae 30.00 10.4 20-1
2 1 Hopperetta 30.00 11.9 22-1
12 12 Woman Enticed 20.00 12.7 24-1
1A 14 Dutchman’s Map 12.00 13 25-1
13 13 Spresso Mar 20.00 13.2 25-1
10 10 Quiet Serenity 8.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pneumo Warrior 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cross of Valor 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Beauxbatons 2.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Truly Thrilling 4.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Lux 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Peace Before Chaos 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Brief Affair 4.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Ada Girl Adaline 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Nate the Great 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Create Trouble 4.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Sundaeswithsandy 8.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Night Time Nap 15.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Magical Ways 3.50 6.4 12-1
1 1 Regal Kingdom 8.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Barnstorming 5.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Bigtonten 15.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Mucho Mojo 20.00 9.7 18-1
4 4 More Vino 3.00 9.9 19-1
10 10 Fully Booked 8.00 11.3 21-1
2 2 Sell Something 10.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Sun Above 15.00 1 2-1
14 15 Outrunner 1.00 3.4 6-1
2 1 Lordship 15.00 6.6 13-1
8 7 Dairago (FR) 6.00 7.4 14-1
4 3 El de Larry 12.00 9.4 18-1
12 12 Drilling for Gold 4.50 9.8 19-1
7 6 Straight to Water 20.00 10.4 20-1
1 9 Tuff Luck 10.00 11.6 22-1
10 10 Falfurrias 20.00 12.5 24-1
1A 14 Joe the Jet 10.00 12.6 24-1
5 4 Copper Ghost 20.00 13.8 26-1
11 11 Hanksdiviningrod 30.00 14.1 27-1
13 13 Sticktothesystem 30.00 14.3 27-1
6 5 Go Grey 20.00 14.3 27-1
9 8 Upshot 30.00 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Poor Peanut 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wonder Mist 2.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Palacios 4.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 G Q Worthy 6.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Caseofthemondays 5.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Laysen 30.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Flirty Bajan 30.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 R J’s Ice 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 Mizner 2.50 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Surgical Precision 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Paco the Taco Man 3.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Fear Nothing 3.50 5 10-1
4 4 Outdoor Cat 6.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Roger Roger 3.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Jolly by Golly 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Boost 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sin Boldly 3.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Clearly Sophia 5.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Marital Trust 2.50 6 11-1
3 3 Lucky Lis 8.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Charlotte’s Cay 4.50 7.1 13-1
4 4 Take Home Gold 6.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Music Box 12.00 8 15-1

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.