Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 30, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Carloun (IRE) 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Brighty 2.50 1.1 2-1
8 8 West Mountain 10.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Freedom Glider 3.50 2 4-1
3 3 Better Watch It 4.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Lino’s Fire 20.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Tyson’s Delivery 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Elfuegomasbrilante 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Bold Licorice 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Pencil Me In 30.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Celtic Prince 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Blackthorne Brusca 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 River City Runner 3.00 1 2-1
4 3 Transquaking 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 2 Divine Swagger 2.00 3.1 6-1
2 1 Gonna Make It 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 5 Hooraw 4.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Treasurthememories 10.00 6.2 12-1
5 4 My Captain 12.00 7 13-1
1A 8 Deputy A. P. 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Getaway Palace 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Lady Zeta 3.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Bay Street 4.50 2.7 5-1
10 10 Stella Mars 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Don’t Tell Kelly 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Total Bliss 20.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Fivecommatwo 15.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Blessed Candy 30.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Mainstream Sellout 30.00 9 17-1
3 3 Afterneath 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Bugged Out 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lyudmila 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Slewperstitus 1.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Rerun Table 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Malibu’s Rumrunner 15.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Juniper’s Jubilee 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Last Gift 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Let Her Pass By 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Weather Beater 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Good Axe 4.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Contra 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Forty Seven Smoker 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Kelsey Hill Girl 15.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Lucky Tin Tin 20.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Don’t Do It 30.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Tai Tai Rush 20.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Feel the Bolt 30.00 10 19-1
11 11 Hail No 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Hollywood Mischief 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 The Great Maybe 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Cheese 20.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Ready for Magic 15.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Turkish Breeze 15.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Christy My Love 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 I’m a Lil Wicked 20.00 9.3 18-1
7 7 Julie Belle 30.00 9.9 19-1
12 12 A P M Notion 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Sweet Honey Bee 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Danni’s Rhythm 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Over My Cents 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Campaign Mischief 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Orator 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Your Lordship (GB) 2.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Lorraine (FR) 4.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Starmetal 20.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Skycross 15.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Boundless Skies 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Hard Swing 30.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Anytime 10.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Red Rum Raisin 30.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Wickham Lane 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 She’s Not a Lad 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Persian 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Nancy Mary 2.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Looks First 3.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Anita Beer 6.00 4 7-1
4 4 Divine Works 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Fitness 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fuerteventura 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Siege of Boston 2.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Miranda Rights 5.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Jack’s Legend 4.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Sky’s Not Falling 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Regalo 6.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Hardspun Reason 10.00 7 13-1
4 4 Day and Age 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Indy Charges On 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Barbadian Runner 0.60 1.3 2-1
5 5 Margie’s Fun Son 5.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Crossland 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Union Fleet 12.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Noble Jon 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Turbulent Force 6.00 1.4 3-1
12 12 Transactional Guy 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Claudee Boy 12.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Tough Workout 4.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Island d’Lite 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Bigdaddysboy 20.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Spotted Bull 15.00 9 17-1
4 4 Upsidedown Man 15.00 9.2 17-1
7 7 Tiz No Clown 20.00 10 19-1
11 11 Cut Glass 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Summer Bee 4.00 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.