Laurel Park Picks: Multiple Stakes Include Noble Dancer on Saturday (4/4/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Apr 04, 2026, 10:00 am ET

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Laurel Park Picks

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

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Laurel Park Full Card Analysis

Laurel Park Picks: Multiple Stakes Include Noble Dancer on Saturday (4/4/2026)

Laurel Park Picks: Multiple Stakes Include Noble Dancer on Saturday (4/4/2026)

Laurel Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $22k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #1 FLYING TO WORK (9-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
  • #9 MARCAN LOVE (7-2): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #3 Q GOT HOPS (6-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #2 PLENTY ON TAP (4-1): Contender. Bloodlines fit this race. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 2-1

Exacta: 1/ 9,3

Laurel Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:29 PM ET; Claiming $20k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #6 SEVEN'S ELEVEN (3-1): Top pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Cruz and Mancilla team up on this one.
  • #4 DAUFUSKIE ISLAND (5-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
  • #5 PUDGE BOY PALACE (6-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #1 MORNING THOUGHTS (9-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 5 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 7-2

Exacta: 6/ 4,5

Laurel Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:58 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $47k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #1 FALCON JET (3-5): Top pick. Top connections on the circuit with Russell and Russell. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #3 SUMMERINTHECOUNTRY (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Hazlewood puts this one in with a chance.
  • #2 UPSHOT (10-1): Underneath. Not likely to be short in the stretch. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #5 COOL CUSTOMER (9-2): Underneath. Race shape gives this one an edge. Vargas and Bailes team up on this one.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 3-5

Exacta: 1/ 3,5

Laurel Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:27 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #3 WORK HARD (5-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #6 CUT THE CORD (7-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #4 DEVIL'S CAY (9-5): Major Player. The 94 speed rating is among the best in the field. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #5 FORMAL AFFAIR (10-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 3,6,4

Laurel Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:54 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $37k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #3 CUPID'S CHOICE (1-1): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
  • #2 HURRAH (9-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Top connections on the circuit with Toledo and Voss.
  • #4 KNOCK KNOCK (2-1): Fringe Contender. Should sit a good trip. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
  • #5 PANCHITA (15-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 6-5

Exacta: 3/ 2,4

Laurel Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:23 PM ET; Claiming $22k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #3 CHRISTMAS SPIRIT (2-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #1 TETHERED SOUL (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Can run with these.
  • #2 EDELWEISS (4-1): Contender. Torrealba and Allen team up on this one. Likely in the mix early.
  • #7 BLO BY'EM (6-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 2 – 7

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 3,1,2

Laurel Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:52 PM ET; Heavenly Cause Stakes $100k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #6 TAKETHEMONEYHONEY (4-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
  • #5 ATLANTIS QUEEN (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Stamina to be in the mix late.
  • #3 BOUTWELL TIME (6-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #1 COMPLEXITY JANE (3-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #6 at 6-5

Exacta: 6/ 5,1

Pick 3 (races 7-9_: #6,5 with #5,7,3 with #4

Laurel Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:22 PM ET; Frank Y. Whiteley Stakes $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #5 POINT DUME (9-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 105 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #7 QUINT'S BREW (8-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Boyce puts this one in with a chance.
  • #3 BLUE KINGDOM (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #2 COUNTERSPY (8-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 5,7,3

Laurel Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:51 PM ET; Primonetta Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #4 ALANI (8-5): 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 DWELLING LEGACY (9-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #3 WONDROUS (7-2): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 TWIRLING BEAUTY (7-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 2

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4/ 5,3

Laurel Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:20 PM ET; Native Dancer Stakes $100k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #6 WILD VINE (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #8 RAISE CAIN (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Can run with these.
  • #3 WARP NINE (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #9 PAY BILLY (8-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Mena puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 3 – 9

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 6,8,3

Laurel Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 4:49 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

  • #6 LAST GIFT (9-5): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #3 HOTMESSNESS (5-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #2 SONIC SASS (7-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #4 CAMPAIGN MISCHIEF (12-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6/ 3,2

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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