Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 15, 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
5 5 Mister Monday Nite 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 J C’s Boys 3.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Bold Fact 5.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Hit Zero 3.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Regency Tale 4.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Isaiah Fiftythree 6.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Dr. Buzzy 20.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Tax and Tags 20.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Good Man Dan 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Boastfully Irish 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Parkes 6.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Kohoutek 6.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Big Tankness 2.50 7.5 14-1
10 10 Without Borders 4.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Firmantown 8.00 8 15-1
6 6 Jigger 30.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Great Heavens 10.00 9.3 18-1
7 7 Built by Khozan 5.00 9.7 18-1
5 5 Benny Havens 30.00 10 19-1
4 4 Claudee Boy 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lonesome Road 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Derbyness 4.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Vance Scholars 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Hittheroadjak 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Statesman 6.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Surfside Moon 3.50 6.1 12-1
5 5 Majorca 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Noble Jon 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Noah Chance 4.50 1.7 3-1
11 11 Talented Man 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Boss Is a Pal 12.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Hunter Joe 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Turbulent Force 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Tough Workout 15.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Point Liam 10.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Catahoula Moon 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 Barzini 1.40 SCRATCH
6 6 Transactional Guy 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Garage Beers 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Country Bumpkin 4.00 1.1 2-1
13 13 Red Sea 5.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Chimney Sweep 4.50 4.4 8-1
8 8 Typhoon Kuhn 10.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Hard Stance 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Se Thar Barr 6.00 6 11-1
15 15 Golden Descent 6.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Kuhner 12.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Golf Cart Ryder 15.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 Long Straw 30.00 9.6 18-1
10 10 Guerrilla Magic 30.00 10.1 19-1
9 9 Bright Time 15.00 10.7 20-1
4 4 Really Ready 30.00 14 26-1
14 14 Fortune Hill 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Start Tappin 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Gum 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sota Summers 3.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 American Tapit 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Hay Grace Brennan 30.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 La Devita 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Raisin Weekend 10.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Toocoolforschool 8.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Kimmy Got Glasses 30.00 8 15-1
11 11 Nicksie 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Resort (FR) 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Daring Grace (GB) 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 King Size 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 McCullough 3.50 1.2 2-1
11 11 Naptown 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Sky’s Not Falling 8.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Primed to Go 10.00 4 8-1
9 9 Hold Out 15.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Sardis 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Noted 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Cadeau d’Argent 30.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Frosty the Giant 30.00 6.8 13-1
13 13 Wow Whata Party 30.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Wine Collector 30.00 8.7 16-1
12 12 Light Mood (FR) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Miss Preakness S.) – Miss Preakness S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Little Miss Curlin 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Peach Tie 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Tessellate 4.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Lights Out Leni 2.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Getting Closer 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Late Night Text 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Victory Music 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Hilltop S.) – Hilltop S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Brat Pack 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Coach Mazzula 6.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Ultimate Love 0.80 1.5 3-1
1 1 Use Me (IRE) 3.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Siouxse 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Unmiztaken 10.00 6 11-1
7 7 I Love Giraffes 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allaire Dupont Distaff S.) – Allaire Dupont Distaff S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Complexity Jane 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Margie’s Intention 1.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Low Country Magic 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Late Nite Call 30.00 4 8-1
6 6 Queen Azteca 5.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Too Many Kisses 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Ourdaydreaminggirl 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Waveless 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (The Very One S.) – The Very One S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Saturday Flirt 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Lost and Found 3.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Les Reys (FR) 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Somnium 15.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Malibu Hooch 30.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Sporting Lady 6.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Strutsherstuff 20.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Sunna 6.00 8 15-1
4 4 Julee’s Legacy 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Pimlico Special S.) – Pimlico Special S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 San Siro 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Awesome Aaron 4.50 1.3 3-1
2 2 Navajo Warrior 2.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Yo Daddy 3.00 3 6-1
1 1 Maclean’s Rook 4.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Duke of Duval 5.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Xcellent Start 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (George E. Mitchell Black-eyed Susan S.) – George E. Mitchell Black-eyed Susan S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 My Miss Mo 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Jumping the Gun 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Braken Poppa 3.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Holly’s Holiday 6.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Miss Fulton Gal 30.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 A. P.’s Girl 5.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 Ivy Girl 15.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Majestic Lucia 12.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Savor It 30.00 9 17-1
6 6 Haute Diva 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 14 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Street Party 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Tartabull 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Close the Gate 3.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Bala de Plata 3.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 No More Calls 20.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Make It Quick 30.00 6 11-1
1 1 Higher Sense 8.00 SCRATCH

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.