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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
7 7 Hit Zero 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 J C’s Boys 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Regency Tale 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Bold Fact 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Isaiah Fiftythree 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Mister Monday Nite 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Good Man Dan 10.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Tax and Tags 20.00 9 17-1
3 3 Dr. Buzzy 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Big Tankness 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Without Borders 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Built by Khozan 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Kohoutek 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Parkes 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Firmantown 8.00 3 6-1
9 9 Great Heavens 10.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Boastfully Irish 20.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Benny Havens 30.00 11 21-1
4 4 Claudee Boy 30.00 11 21-1
6 6 Jigger 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
6 6 Surfside Moon 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Derbyness 4.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Statesman 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Hittheroadjak 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Majorca 10.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Vance Scholars 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Barzini 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Noah Chance 4.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Hunter Joe 6.00 3.5 7-1
11 11 Talented Man 6.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Noble Jon 8.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Point Liam 10.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Boss Is a Pal 12.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Turbulent Force 12.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Tough Workout 15.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Transactional Guy 15.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Catahoula Moon 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Country Bumpkin 4.00 1 2-1
11 11 Chimney Sweep 4.50 1.3 2-1
13 13 Red Sea 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Se Thar Barr 6.00 2.2 4-1
15 15 Golden Descent 6.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Typhoon Kuhn 10.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Garage Beers 10.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Kuhner 12.00 5.6 11-1
16 16 Start Tappin 12.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Bright Time 15.00 7.4 14-1
12 12 Golf Cart Ryder 15.00 7.4 14-1
14 14 Fortune Hill 20.00 10.2 19-1
7 7 Hard Stance 20.00 10.2 19-1
3 3 Long Straw 30.00 16 30-1
10 10 Guerrilla Magic 30.00 16 30-1
4 4 Really Ready 30.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sota Summers 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 American Tapit 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Gum 4.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Daring Grace (GB) 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Toocoolforschool 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Raisin Weekend 10.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Resort (FR) 10.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Nicksie 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 La Devita 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Hay Grace Brennan 30.00 11 21-1
10 10 Kimmy Got Glasses 30.00 11 21-1

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 2.3 4-1
12 12 Light Mood (FR) 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Sky’s Not Falling 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Primed to Go 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Noted 15.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Hold Out 15.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Sardis 20.00 8.6 16-1
13 13 Wow Whata Party 30.00 13 25-1
4 4 Frosty the Giant 30.00 13 25-1
1 1 Wine Collector 30.00 13 25-1
2 2 Cadeau d’Argent 30.00 13 25-1

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
3 3 Lights Out Leni 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Peach Tie 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Tessellate 4.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Victory Music 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Late Night Text 10.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Getting Closer 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ultimate Love 0.80 1 2-1
1 1 Use Me (IRE) 3.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Coach Mazzula 6.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Brat Pack 8.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Unmiztaken 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 I Love Giraffes 12.00 7 13-1
4 4 Siouxse 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Margie’s Intention 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Queen Azteca 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Complexity Jane 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Ourdaydreaminggirl 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Waveless 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Low Country Magic 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Too Many Kisses 30.00 8 15-1
3 3 Late Nite Call 30.00 8 15-1

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 1.5 3-1
2 2 Sporting Lady 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Sunna 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Les Reys (FR) 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Somnium 15.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Strutsherstuff 20.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Julee’s Legacy 30.00 9 17-1
7 7 Malibu Hooch 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Navajo Warrior 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Yo Daddy 3.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Maclean’s Rook 4.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Awesome Aaron 4.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Duke of Duval 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 San Siro 6.00 1.8 3-1
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
7 7 Jumping the Gun 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 My Miss Mo 3.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Braken Poppa 3.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 A. P.’s Girl 5.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Holly’s Holiday 6.00 2 4-1
8 8 Majestic Lucia 12.00 4 8-1
6 6 Haute Diva 15.00 5 9-1
2 2 Ivy Girl 15.00 5 9-1
4 4 Savor It 30.00 10 19-1
1 1 Miss Fulton Gal 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bala de Plata 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tartabull 3.50 1.1 2-1
6 6 Close the Gate 3.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Street Party 4.50 1.3 3-1
1 1 Higher Sense 8.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 No More Calls 20.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Make It Quick 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.

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