Laurel Park Picks- Federico Tesio Stakes (4/19/2025)

The racing action from Laurel Park on Saturday features the Federico Tesio Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Laurel Park picks for the entire card!

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Laurel Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:10 PM ET; Claiming $38k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #1 SHARMIN (5-2): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Race sets up perfectly.

• #1A LADY ENSIGN (5-2): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #4 BIG WANDA (5-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.

• #9 ANY FOOLS GOLD (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 1A – 4 – 9

The Plays

• Win: #1 at 2-1 or higher
• Exacta Key: 1/2,4,5,8,9
• Trifecta Key: 1/2,4,9/2,4,5,8,9

Laurel Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:36 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $29k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 SHE’SAROLLINGSTONE (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.

• #1 PATTY CAKES (5-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #3 ALWAYS LAUGHING (4-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able find the right setup.

• #7 MAXIMO MADNESS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 3 – 7

The Plays

• Win: #4 at 8-5 or higher
• Win: #1 at 7-2 or higher
• Exacta Box: 1,3,4

Laurel Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:03 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $47k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #1 PERCY (9-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group.

• #10 ENZO (3-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Seems to be up against the right competition.

• #8 SUMMERINTHECOUNTRY (7-2): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Speed figs match up nicely.

• #9 KARMA’S INTHEHOUSE (6-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 10 – 8 – 9

The Plays

• Win: #1 at 3-1 or higher
• Win: #10 at 7-2 or higher

Laurel Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:30 PM ET; Claiming $26k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 FIELD OF ROSES (3-1): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.

• #11 ISLAND DREAM GIRL (8-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.

• #3 CAN DO (5-1): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Previous success in similar race types.

• #9 FEROCIOUSNESS (15-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 11 – 3 – 9

The Plays

• Win: #6 at 3-1 or higher
• Exacta Key: 6/3,8,9
• Trifecta Key: 6/3,8,9/3,8,9
• Daily Double: 6/3

Laurel Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 1:59 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $53k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #3 GOLDEN ROCKET (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Comes in with solid form. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #1 INDEPENDENCEAVENUE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Can run with these. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.

• #7 PRETTY LIAM (5-2): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.

• #11 SHARE THE BLESSING (12-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 7 – 11

The Plays

• Win: #3 at 2-1 or higher
• Exacta Key Box: 3/1,7,11

Laurel Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:32 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $53k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 MY FLICKER (6-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.

• #1 SPENCERIAN (4-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

• #7 DEVIL PAYS IN GOLD (10-1): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.

• #9 STICKWITHTHECOLORS (7-2): Fringe Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 7 – 9

The Plays

• Win: #3 at 9-5 or higher
• Win: #1 at 4-1 or higher

Laurel Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:03 PM ET; Dahlia Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 FANTASTICAL (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.

• #7 TUFANI (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #2 SPARKLE BLUE (6-5): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.

• #9 NINETEENAMENDMENT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 2 – 9

The Plays

• Win: #4 at 2-1 or higher
• Win: #7 at 2-1 or higher
• Exacta Box: 2,4,7

Laurel Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:33 PM ET; King T. Leatherbury Stakes $100k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #10 DETERMINED KINGDOM (2-1): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #6 WHENIGETTOHEAVEN (12-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #2 GREAT IDEA (10-1): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right.

• #7 MAYA PRINCE (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 6 – 2 – 7

The Plays

• Win: #10 at 2-1 or higher
• Exacta Key: 10/1,2,6,7
• Trifecta Key: 10/1,2,6,7/1,2,6,7

Laurel Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:08 PM ET; Weber City Miss Stakes $150k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 SAFE TRUST (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

• #4 COMPLEXITY JANE (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Trainer is having a great meet.

• #5 HOLLYWOOD BEAUTY (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.

• #7 MOON CACHE (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 5 – 7

The Plays

• Win: #6 at 8-5 or higher
• Exacta Wheel: 4,6/4,5,6,7

Laurel Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:39 PM ET; Henry Stakes Clark Stakes $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 MISCHIEVOUS ANGEL (8-1): Live Longshot. Stamina to outlast the competition.

• #4 NEAT (5-2): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Stamina to be in the mix late.

• #3 FULMINEO (7-2): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to kick home late.

• #7 DEGREE OF RISK (8-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 3 – 7

The Plays

• Win: #8 at 3-1 or higher
• Exacta Box: 4,8

Laurel Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:12 PM ET; Federico Tesio Stakes $150k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 SACRED THUNDER (5-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #5 KENTUCKY OUTLAW (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.

• #9 PAY BILLY (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.

• #1 SURFSIDE MOON (3-1): Contender. Debuting here, this colt is at short odds. Potential for talent. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 9 – 1

The Plays

• Win: #7 at 2-1 or higher
• Win: #7 at 4-1 or higher
• Exacta Box: 5,7,9

Laurel Park Picks – Race 12
Post Time: 5:45 PM ET; Claiming $18k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1A WALK AWAY JOE (8-5): Top pick. Odds suggest this gelding is ready to fire on debut. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.

• #7 SUPREME SONG (5-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.

• #6 MR JEFFERSON (3-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch.

• #1 KICK STARTNESS (8-5): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1A – 7 – 6 – 1

The Plays

• Win: #1A at 5-2 or higher
• Win: #7 at 5-2 or higher

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