Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 23, 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
2 2 Fridayswithmurray 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Home Invasion 20.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Owhatanite 5.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Finn McSorley 4.50 4.7 9-1
3 3 Imagine It All 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Return Fire 10.00 6 11-1
8 8 Green Beans 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Hyteck Prince 6.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Fairfield Bay 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Great Artist 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Island Bandit 1.50 1 2-1
4 4 Remembertheword 1.60 1.1 2-1
2 2 Baru 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Speed Focused 20.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Magic Elixir 12.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Pelican Pier 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Karma’s Inthehouse 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Star Atlas 6.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Fiery Debut 30.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Flying to Work 12.00 5 9-1
10 10 Master Nibbles 30.00 5 9-1
5 5 Beautiful Quality 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Vida 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Broadside Salvo 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Hawksbury Hustler 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Goodluck Road 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Freedom Maker 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Rapidity 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cademan 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Blo By’em 2.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Speedy Alex 6.00 5 9-1
2 2 Panagiotis 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Top Blood 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Mission Mike 4.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Formal Affair 1.60 1.4 3-1
7 7 Forrest City 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Morning Thoughts 5.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Likebelivingnmagic 30.00 6 11-1
3 3 City Panda 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hue 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ready for Trouble 20.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Aldene 10.00 3 6-1
10 10 Wise and Elegant 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Waittilmidnitehour 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Blame the Banker 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Mopo 1.60 SCRATCH
3 3 Soaring Angel 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Dale’s Bluff 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 River Seine (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Creed’s Vision 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Enduring Gold 5.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Brightshininglight 6.00 3 6-1
10 10 Thataway 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Rye Diggitydog 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Enzo 4.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Sinetic 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Virginia Fitz 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Schrader 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Feisty Notion 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Dynaflame 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Jigger 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Easy Action 0.50 1 2-1
3 3 Change My World 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 And Sum 3.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Roll On Jesse 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Dancing Denae 20.00 5 9-1
1 1 Randy Said So 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Weekend Wife 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mitole’s Girl 12.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Shine On Moon 2.50 4 7-1
5 5 Boys Go to Jupiter 12.00 4 8-1
7 7 Minari 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Lien On Her 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Gripen 3.50 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.