Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 16, 2022

Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mysisternancy 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Donna’s Courage 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Sultry Sally H 5.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Brooklyn Girl 12.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Mama’s Eyes 4.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Susanas Luckycharm 30.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Grace and Charm 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Miss Fussy Pants 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cocktail Dreaming 4.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Fancee Grace C 4.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Musicmansandy 4.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Ice Cube Baby 10.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Don’t Tell Deren 3.50 7.5 14-1
5 5 Never Done 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Fine Aleigh 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 8 Boss Logic 2.50 1 2-1
9 10 Walk Away Joe 4.50 1.6 3-1
3 2 Golden Gulley 8.00 2.6 5-1
6 5 Money Ride 30.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Pit Boss 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 3 Crouchelli 12.00 3.9 7-1
2 1 Mean Machine 15.00 6.3 12-1
5 4 Forloveofcountry 5.00 SCRATCH
8 9 Picasso 3.00 SCRATCH
1 6 Guillaume 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Funnybet 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Awesome View 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Stay Out 3.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Bahama Pearl 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Devilish Affair 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Proper Attire 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Captivating Gal 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Get Them Digits 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Robbedinthebahamas 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Notimelikepresent 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Wired In 5.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Awesome Dynamo 2.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Destiny Joy 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 West Virginia Boy 20.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Tego 30.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Red Devolution 20.00 9.6 18-1
6 6 Call Me Maestro 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Nostalgic Run 4.50 1 2-1
2 1 Awesome Man 8.00 1.8 3-1
6 5 Mose Perfect 4.50 2 4-1
3 2 Our Lucky Man 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 3 Magic Mule 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 7 Jardani 3.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Tate 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Hachure 30.00 6.1 11-1
1A 11 Celtic Treasure 3.50 SCRATCH
7 6 Pharaoh’s Triumph 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Late Night Larry 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Spicy Margarita 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hydra 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Madera 15.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Baci 6.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Factorintheheat 12.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Icy Reply 10.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 My Lovely Girl 8.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Behind the Couch 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mit Mazel 5.00 1 2-1
9 9 My Flicker 2.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Who Knows What 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Combat Queen 3.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Dry Well 10.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 La Casa d’Oro 6.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Blueberry Indygo 12.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 That’s Some Kiss 20.00 5 10-1
7 7 Proper Storm 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Speak Unity 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Shoot Themessenger 4.50 2.4 4-1
2 2 Union Fleet 3.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Burgee 3.00 4 7-1
5 5 Blameitonthefun 20.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Ashaab 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lord Mio 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Majestic Frontier 6.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.