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Free Laurel Park Picks & Predictions
Laurel Park runs on turf and dirt, with about 52% of races on the turf, racing from 4 1/2 fur to 2 1/8 mi, with fields averaging 9 starters. Every card gets free picks on selected races plus a full-card breakdown for subscribers — 32 Laurel Park sheets published so far.
3 Free Races Today at Laurel Park
Race 1
Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf
Penelope's Gift towers over this field on our ratings — significant gap back to the rest of the shortlist.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 88.2 for Race 1. Ridden by Taylor Kingsley, trained by Timothy L. Keefe. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 11.87 sec/furlong. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List.
Rating board at 61.4. Ridden by Jorge Ruiz. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races.
Rating board at 57.7. Ridden by Mychel J. Sanchez. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races.
Race 2
Claiming · 1 mi · Dirt
Bet-down spot for Fan Club — the rating gap is wide enough that we treat this as a key single.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 90.0 for Race 2. Ridden by Yedsit Hazlewood, trained by Emanuel J. Geralis. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 12.74 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 27% win rate and finished in the money in 68% of races. 8 wins and placed in 20 of 35 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Horse won last time it raced. 09/13/2026. Horse appears in today's Top 50 Horses List. Jockey appears in today's Top 50 Jockeys List.
Rating board at 70.8. Ridden by Carlos Eduardo Lopez. For past year, Jockey has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 51% of races. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 8 races at Laurel Park.
Rating board at 69.5. Ridden by Joezer Rangel. 4 wins and placed in 10 of 19 races on Dirt tracks. Has 1 wins and placed in 4 of 6 races at 1 mi.
Race 3
Allowance · 1 1/16 mi · Turf
Standout on paper: Se Thar Barr grades multiple points clear of the rest of the field.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 3. Ridden by Jorge Ruiz, trained by Susan S. Cooney. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.07 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. Has placed in the last 4 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 18% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. 1 wins and placed in 6 of 11 races on Turf tracks.
Rating board at 74.3. Ridden by Jeiron Barbosa. Ranked 1st for recent race speed at 11.76 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races.
Rating board at 74.2 • 25% career wins. Ridden by Johan Rosado. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 4 races.
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About the Laurel Park Racing Surface
- Surfaces
- Turf and Dirt
- Distance range
- 4 1/2 fur to 2 1/8 mi
- Typical field
- 9 starters
- Typical card
- 9.3 races
Most common race conditions at Laurel Park: Claiming, Maiden Claiming, Allowance, Maiden Special Weight.
Measured across the last 24 Laurel Park cards we have handicapped.
Recent Laurel Park Race Sheets
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Laurel Park Picks — Common Questions
Is there a free Laurel Park card?
Yes. Every Laurel Park race sheet includes free picks with full analysis on selected races, with no account required. The remaining races on the card are part of a TrackWiz subscription.
What surface does Laurel Park race on?
Laurel Park cards run on turf and dirt. Across the last 24 cards, roughly 52% of races were on the turf.
How many races are on a typical Laurel Park card?
Laurel Park cards average 9.3 races, with fields of about 9 starters. Distances run from 4 1/2 fur to 2 1/8 mi.
When are Laurel Park picks published?
Laurel Park picks are published ahead of the first post for that day's card. We have published 32 Laurel Park sheets; you can get each new one by email before post time.