Laurel Park Picks & Predictions — April 25, 2026
Here's our expert breakdown of today's 10-race card at Laurel Park. We've identified 3 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 10 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.
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Race 1
2026-04-25T16:00:00Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Beyond Question looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 87.1 for Race 1. Ridden by Jorge Ruiz, trained by Michael J. Trombetta. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 47% of races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races. Jockey & Horse combo has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. Has not raced in 174 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. 2 wins and placed in 4 of 8 races on Turf tracks. More than 1 win on today's surface/distance. Horse won last time it raced. 11/01/2025. Horse won last time raced at today's surface/distance.
Rating board at 80.8 • 22% career wins. Ridden by Martin Chuan. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 11.80 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races.
Rating board at 66.5. Ridden by Angel Cruz. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 49% of races. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.
Race 2
2026-04-25T16:29:00Starter Optional Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Party With Smarty looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 2. Ridden by Martin Chuan, trained by Jamie Ness. Ranked 3rd for recent race speed at 12.65 sec/furlong. For past year, Jockey has a 25% win rate and finished in the money in 57% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 29% win rate and finished in the money in 65% of races. Has placed in the last 4 races. Has placed in 5 of the last 6 races. Placed in 3 of 3 races at Laurel Park.
Rating board at 17.3. Ridden by Matilda Burnham. Jockey & Horse combo has a 7% win rate and finished in the money in 29% of races.
Race 3
2026-04-25T16:57:00Maiden Claiming · 5 1/2 fur · Turf
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Holy Fit looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 3. Ridden by Jomar Torres, trained by Mark V. Salvaggio. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 59% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 20% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. Has placed in 3 of the last 5 races. Has not raced in 288 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up. Ranked 3rd in workouts over last month at 12.11 sec/furlong. Placed in 2 of 3 races on Turf tracks.
Rating board at 81.9. Ridden by Jose E. Vargas. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.07 sec/furlong. Has placed in 4 of the last 6 races.
Rating board at 69.7. Ridden by Jevian Toledo. For past year, Jockey has a 19% win rate and finished in the money in 54% of races. Has not raced in 173 days, may just be looking for a race to tighten up.
Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.
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