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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
8 8 Better Watch It 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Triathelon 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Derz Smart 4.50 1.6 3-1
15 15 Attrayant 5.00 1.9 3-1
11 11 Majestic Blue 5.00 1.9 3-1
14 14 Imperial Spy 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Dats Tap 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Sneaking Suspicion 12.00 5.8 11-1
16 16 Mach Two Blue 12.00 5.8 11-1
13 13 Fairfield Bay 15.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Blackthorne Brusca 15.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Maupansant 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Raging Cajun 15.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Salvo Trigger 20.00 10.3 20-1
3 3 Tactics 20.00 10.3 20-1
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
6 6 Neverworkedaday 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Hell Ofa Hillbilly 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Lannister 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Zio Lino 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Clavin 5.00 2.6 5-1
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
6 6 Spinning Class 2.50 1 2-1
4 3 Magic Beam 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Firestreak 4.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Christmas Jones 5.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Quiet Serenity 8.00 3.6 7-1
1A 14 Dutchman’s Map 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 5 Sterling Cat 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Snow Bella 15.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Kinda Clever 20.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Woman Enticed 20.00 9.3 18-1
13 13 Spresso Mar 20.00 9.3 18-1
5 4 Paynted by Nancy 30.00 14 26-1
3 2 Birdie Mae 30.00 14 26-1
2 1 Hopperetta 30.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Beauxbatons 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Cross of Valor 3.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Brief Affair 4.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Truly Thrilling 4.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Pneumo Warrior 8.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Lux 10.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Peace Before Chaos 12.00 8 15-1
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
4 4 More Vino 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 Magical Ways 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Create Trouble 4.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Barnstorming 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Nate the Great 6.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Sundaeswithsandy 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Regal Kingdom 8.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Fully Booked 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Sell Something 10.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Night Time Nap 15.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Bigtonten 15.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Mucho Mojo 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 15 Outrunner 1.00 1 2-1
12 12 Drilling for Gold 4.50 2.7 5-1
8 7 Dairago (FR) 6.00 3.4 6-1
1A 14 Joe the Jet 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 9 Tuff Luck 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 3 El de Larry 12.00 6.3 12-1
2 1 Lordship 15.00 7.8 15-1
3 2 Sun Above 15.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Falfurrias 20.00 10.2 19-1
5 4 Copper Ghost 20.00 10.2 19-1
7 6 Straight to Water 20.00 10.2 19-1
6 5 Go Grey 20.00 10.2 19-1
11 11 Hanksdiviningrod 30.00 15 28-1
9 8 Upshot 30.00 15 28-1
13 13 Sticktothesystem 30.00 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wonder Mist 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mizner 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Palacios 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Caseofthemondays 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 G Q Worthy 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Poor Peanut 20.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 R J’s Ice 20.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Laysen 30.00 9 17-1
9 9 Flirty Bajan 30.00 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 1.5 3-1
6 6 Roger Roger 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Fear Nothing 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Outdoor Cat 6.00 3 6-1
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
6 6 Marital Trust 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sin Boldly 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Charlotte’s Cay 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Clearly Sophia 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Take Home Gold 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Lucky Lis 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Music Box 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Boost 20.00 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.

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