Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 29, 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
4 4 Back Wall Bandit 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Julia’s a Fox 15.00 2 4-1
2 2 Whatsyourbigidea 2.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Blonde Samaritan 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Music On the Rocks 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Avril 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Pap’s Lil Patriot 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Endless Vow 1.80 SCRATCH
7 7 Risk and Regret 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Chickin Lickin 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Diamond Sue 3.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Tea Rose 12.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Margaret P 4.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Valerie Street 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Fire At Midnight 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Rehoboth Avenue 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Witty 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Saxton 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Where’s Ray 4.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Incinerator 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Nothing Better 3.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Whenigettoheaven 3.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Gold Trust 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Win No Joke 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Red Spitfire 1.20 1.5 3-1
3 3 World On Fire 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Ellinger 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 English Daddy 15.00 5.6 10-1
7 7 Sticktothesystem 6.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Mose Smokin 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Neon Bordeaux 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Straight to Water 30.00 5 9-1
8 8 The Jackal 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Drilling for Gold 1.60 SCRATCH
3 3 Salted Carmel 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Joe the Jet 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Hanksdiviningrod 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lordship 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Grey Biggsy 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Go Grey 5.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Dairago (FR) 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lendalfoot 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Firestreak 3.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Cross of Valor 20.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Verdant Tones 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Hopperetta 30.00 5 9-1
2 2 Spinning Class 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Seger Songs 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Paynted by Nancy 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Band On the Run 5.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Light de Night 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Holy Synchronicity 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Don’t Wait Up 1.80 1.9 4-1
2 2 Dewy’s Beast 8.00 2 4-1
3 3 Talented Man 3.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Jolly by Golly 6.00 5 9-1
5 5 Karan’s Notion 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Crab Daddy 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Slam Notion 1.20 1.6 3-1
9 9 Bold Diversion 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Goodbye Note 15.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Howgreatisnate 8.00 4 8-1
2 2 Twelve Treasures 20.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Go Joe Won 30.00 7 13-1
1 1 Khozeiress 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Worcester 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 11 Isaiah Fiftythree 15.00 1 2-1
8 9 Regency Tale 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ballinaclash 3.50 1.2 2-1
9 10 Long Straw 30.00 4 8-1
1A 5 He’s All Heart 3.00 SCRATCH
7 8 Chimney Sweep 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Red Sea 5.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Modranach 3.00 SCRATCH
6 7 Rare Eclipse 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Stark County 15.00 SCRATCH
5 6 M D Fieldstone 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.