Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 22, 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
3 3 Dream Overture 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Regal Flair 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Truly an Honor 5.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Barbed Wire Barbie 3.50 5 9-1
4 4 Half a Deck 8.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Mendelssohn Adi 15.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Ever Yours 30.00 7 13-1
7 7 Whiskey Brew 30.00 8 15-1
5 5 Hail No 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mosler Party 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Don’t Do It 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Deltawinninghand 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Bashful Baby 1.20 SCRATCH
12 12 Let Her Pass By 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Paris by Night 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Rebelka 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Gypsy Lullaby 3.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Sweet Bourbon Tea 20.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 The Stork Club 4.00 5 9-1
5 5 Engage At Will 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cha Cha Chukka 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hockey 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Princess Clemmie 4.50 2.9 6-1
6 6 Dream Leader 30.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Tavria 30.00 5 9-1
5 5 Gastown Babe 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Queen Rocket 3.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Bella Estrela 5.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Skittliedat 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hylla 0.40 1 2-1
1 1 Ashweee 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Naomi an Ruth 12.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Ghasel 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 She’s a Canny Lass 10.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 The Rizzler’s Girl 30.00 6 11-1
6 6 Eastcoastgirlsrhip 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Modernis Silver 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Daenerys 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Butler Road 12.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Hurrah 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Nattie’s Boss 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Belle of Liberty 10.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Spresso Mar 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Brikeli 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Rock Talk 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Aboltofsecondwind 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Light de Night 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Golden Sovereign 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Forty Seven Smoker 2.50 1.3 3-1
4 4 Hurricane Lynn 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Emma Mermaid 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Janenmike 30.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Tai Tai Rush 20.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Gotta Be Da Shoes 10.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Galibean 30.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Feel the Bolt 30.00 9 17-1
9 9 Kelsey Hill Girl 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Onetime for Lar 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Stardust Biggy 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Niecey 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Weather Beater 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Stay in Tune 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Probable Angle 6.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 My Girl Back Home 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Pichu 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Last Gift 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Tipmanee 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Preacha Meyers 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Brindano 20.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Neon Bordeaux 2.00 4 8-1
2 2 Amy’s Music 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Missouri River 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Straight to Water 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dandy Vandy (FR) 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Darty Time 3.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Crab Mentality 15.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Sadie’s Holiday 8.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Ithadtobeblu 12.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Knock Knock 6.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Far Away Eyes 30.00 7 13-1
4 4 Enjoying 3.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Hollywood Mischief 20.00 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.