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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
4 4 Bold Licorice 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Elfuegomasbrilante 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Brighty 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Better Watch It 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Celtic Prince 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Freedom Glider 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Blackthorne Brusca 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tyson’s Delivery 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pencil Me In 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 West Mountain 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lino’s Fire 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Carloun (IRE) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Divine Swagger 0.00 1 2-1
8A 8 Deputy A. P. 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Gonna Make It 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 My Captain 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 River City Runner 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Treasurthememories 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Transquaking 0.00 1 2-1
5A 5 Hooraw 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Stella Mars 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Getaway Palace 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lady Zeta 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Total Bliss 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Fivecommatwo 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bay Street 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mainstream Sellout 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Don’t Tell Kelly 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Afterneath 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Blessed Candy 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Bugged Out 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Juniper’s Jubilee 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Slewperstitus 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rerun Table 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Malibu’s Rumrunner 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lyudmila 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Last Gift 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Contra 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Hail No 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Feel the Bolt 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tai Tai Rush 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Hollywood Mischief 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kelsey Hill Girl 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Don’t Do It 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Good Axe 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Lucky Tin Tin 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Forty Seven Smoker 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Let Her Pass By 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Weather Beater 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 The Great Maybe 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 A P M Notion 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sweet Honey Bee 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Danni’s Rhythm 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ready for Magic 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Julie Belle 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Cheese 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Over My Cents 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Christy My Love 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 I’m a Lil Wicked 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Campaign Mischief 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Turkish Breeze 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Anytime 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Orator 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Red Rum Raisin 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Boundless Skies 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Starmetal 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Skycross 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hard Swing 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wickham Lane 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Lorraine (FR) 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Your Lordship (GB) 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Looks First 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Anita Beer 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 She’s Not a Lad 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Nancy Mary 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Divine Works 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fitness 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Persian 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sky’s Not Falling 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Siege of Boston 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hardspun Reason 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fuerteventura 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Miranda Rights 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Jack’s Legend 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Regalo 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Day and Age 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Crossland 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Union Fleet 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Margie’s Fun Son 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Barbadian Runner 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Indy Charges On 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Spotted Bull 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tough Workout 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Cut Glass 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Claudee Boy 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Noble Jon 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Upsidedown Man 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Island d’Lite 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Tiz No Clown 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Summer Bee 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bigdaddysboy 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Turbulent Force 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Transactional Guy 0.00 1 2-1

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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