Laurel Park Picks: Black Eyed Susan Stakes (05/15/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Fri May 15, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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Pimlico is home to the Black Eyed Susan and Preakness Stakes

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The racing action from Laurel Park on Friday features the George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Laurel Park picks for the entire card!

The Black Eyed Susan and Preakness stakes are traditionally run at Pimlico Race Course but due to renovations, both races have been moved to neighboring Laurel Park.

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Laurel Park Picks: Black Eyed Susan Stakes (05/15/2026)

Laurel Park Picks: Black Eyed Susan Stakes (05/15/2026)

Laurel Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:30 AM ET; Maiden Claiming $41k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #7 HIT ZERO (3-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #2 ISAIAH FIFTYTHREE (6-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #4 REGENCY TALE (4-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #1 GOOD MAN DAN (10-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta: 7 / 2,4,1

Laurel Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:03 PM ET; Allowance $54k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #11 BIG TANKNESS (5-2): Prime Win Player. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #10 WITHOUT BORDERS (4-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #9 GREAT HEAVENS (10-1): Contender. Potential to kick home late. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 KOHOUTEK (6-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 11 – 10 – 9 – 2

The Plays

Win: #11 at 2-1

Exacta: 11 / 10,9,2

Laurel Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:36 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $58k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #3 LONESOME ROAD (6-5): Prime Win Player. Strong early pace figs. Barn has been solid.
  • #6 SURFSIDE MOON (7-2): Contender. Toledo puts this one in with a chance. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #4 HITTHEROADJAK (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #2 DERBYNESS (4-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 6-5

Exacta: 3 / 6,4,2

Laurel Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:08 PM ET; Claiming $32k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #8 BARZINI (7-5): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
  • #11 TALENTED MAN (6-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner. Top connections on the circuit with Hernandez and Moore.
  • #9 NOBLE JON (8-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #7 NOAH CHANCE (9-2): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 8 – 11 – 9 – 7

The Plays

Win: #8 at 6-5

Exacta: 8 / 11,9,7

Laurel Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:41 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $41k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

  • #11 CHIMNEY SWEEP (9-2): Top Pick. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #6 KUHNER (12-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #5 SE THAR BARR (6-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 GARAGE BEERS (10-1): Contender. Lopez puts this one in with a chance. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 11 – 6 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #11 at 7-2

Exacta: 11 / 6,5,2

Laurel Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:14 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $52k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #7 SOTA SUMMERS (3-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #9 RESORT (10-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
  • #6 GUM (4-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #1 AMERICAN TAPIT (7-2): Fringe Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 6 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta: 7 / 9,6

Laurel Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $58k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

  • #7 MCCULLOUGH (7-2): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #8 KING SIZE (3-1): Major Player. Ortiz and Stidham team up on this one. Running well of late.
  • #11 NAPTOWN (6-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #6 PRIMED TO GO (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 8 – 11 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 7,8

Laurel Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:20 PM ET; Miss Preakness Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #1 LITTLE MISS CURLIN (9-5): Top Pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #5 TESSELLATE (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #6 LATE NIGHT TEXT (10-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #3 LIGHTS OUT LENI (5-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-5

Exacta: 1 / 5,6

Pick 3 (Races 8-10): #1,5 with #2 with #2,7

Laurel Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:54 PM ET; Hilltop Stakes $125k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

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  • #2 ULTIMATE LOVE (4-5): Best Bet of the Card. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #5 BRAT PACK (8-1): Contender. Comes home strong. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #4 SIOUXSE (12-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #1 USE ME (7-2): Contender. Should still have enough in the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #2 at 1-1

Exacta: 2 / 5,4,1

Laurel Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:28 PM ET; Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes $125k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #2 MARGIE'S INTENTION (1-1): Top Pick. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #7 WAVELESS (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
  • #4 COMPLEXITY JANE (5-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #6 QUEEN AZTECA (5-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 4 – 6

The Plays

Win: #2 at 6-5

Exacta: 2 / 7,4

Laurel Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:02 PM ET; The Very One Stakes $100k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

  • #5 SATURDAY FLIRT (6-5): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #9 LES REYS (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #8 SUNNA (6-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #3 LOST AND FOUND (3-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 6-5

Exacta: 5 / 9,8

Laurel Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:37 PM ET; Pimlico Special Stakes $250k; 1 3/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 NAVAJO WARRIOR (5-2): Top Pick. Odds suggest this one is ready to fire on debut. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #7 YO DADDY (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #4 AWESOME AARON (9-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #3 SAN SIRO (6-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 4 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 2-1

Exacta: 2 / 7,4,3

Laurel Park Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 6:14 PM ET; George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes $300k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #7 JUMPING THE GUN (3-1): Top Pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
  • #10 MY MISS MO (7-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #5 BRAKEN POPPA (7-2): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
  • #1 MISS FULTON GAL (30-1): Major Player. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Trifecta: 7 / 10,5 / 10,5,1

Laurel Park Picks – Race 14

Post Time: 6:56 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $54k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #6 CLOSE THE GATE (7-2): Top Pick. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #3 TARTABULL (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #7 BALA DE PLATA (3-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early.
  • #1 HIGHER SENSE (8-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 7 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 6,3

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