Laurel Park Picks: Spectacular Bid Stakes (01/31/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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Laurel Park Picks

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

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Laurel Park Picks: Spectacular Bid Stakes (01/31/2026)

Laurel Park Picks: Spectacular Bid Stakes (01/31/2026)

Laurel Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM ET; Claiming $18k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #7 LADY ZETA (3-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #2 R AVERIE LYNN (2-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #3 YUMYUM EAT EM UP (6-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #5 INFASTUATION (5-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 3 – 5

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta: 7 / 2,3,5

Pick 3 (races 1-3): #7,2 with #1 with #6,7

Laurel Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:31 PM ET; Claiming $24k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #1 DANCING DENAE (8-5): Best bet of the card. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #3 BOSS MODE (9-2): Major Player. Productive recent form. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #6 STICKTOTHESYSTEM (5-1): Underneath. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #5 DIVOT DIGGER (5-2): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 8-5

Exacta: 1 / 3,6

Laurel Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:01 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $30k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #6 LANNISTER (1-1): Top pick. Solid breeding for this spot. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #7 ZIO LINO (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #5 MANSEEYASWAY (8-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #4 STAR ATLAS (9-2): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 5 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 1-1

Exacta: 6 / 7,5

Laurel Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:31 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $24k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #1A ROWSIE EXPRESS (6-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
  • #1 GOLDEN EIB MICRPHN (6-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #6 ISABELLA'S GLORY (20-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #2 GOLDEN CHARM (12-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1A – 1 – 6 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1A at 6-5

Exacta Box: 1A,1 / 6

Laurel Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:01 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $22k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #5 SIN SIN (2-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 69 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs.
  • #2 FLYING TO WORK (6-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #9 TUG (15-1): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #6 TRIATHELON (3-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 9 – 6

The Plays

Win: #5 at 5-2

Exacta: 5 / 2,9,6

Laurel Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:31 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $53k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

  • #8 ITSAMONSTAMASH (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #4 NEXT GIRL (7-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #9 DOUBLE AIRO (30-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #10 THINK FAST (5-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 9 – 10

The Plays

Win: #8 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 8 / 4 / 9

Laurel Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:02 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $47k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #5 PAINTMYMASTERPEACE (6-1): Top pick. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #4 VIRGINIA GENTRY (6-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Top connections on the circuit with Hazlewood and Trombetta.
  • #7 TWIN LAKES (6-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #2 DR. BUZZY (5-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-1

Exacta Box: 5 / 4 / 7

Laurel Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:32 PM ET; Xtra Heat Stakes $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #1 FOR THE LADIES (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Could be ready for a top effort. Fits well with this group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #7 VICTORY MUSIC (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #2 WON TON (5-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #6 TAP INTO GRACE (5-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 2 – 6

The Plays

Win: #1 at 6-1

Exacta: 1 / 7,2,6

Laurel Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:00 PM ET; Spectacular Bid Stakes $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #7 TRENDSETTER (5-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #3 AWESOME ANDY (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #4 HOLLYWOOD IMPORT (9-2): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Top connections on the circuit with Sanchez and Capuano.
  • #6 STAR SWEEPER (6-1): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 4 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 11-2

Exacta Box: 7 / 3 / 4

Laurel Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:30 PM ET; Claiming $22k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #5 BLO BY'EM (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #6 ELLINGER (9-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #2 ECUMENICAL (9-5): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races.
  • #3 D HOPPER (6-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 5 / 6 / 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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