Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 31, 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
10 10 Secret Sanctuary 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 See Out 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Destiny Joy 10.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Positraction 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 No Me Digas 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Byron’s Gold 15.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Devil’s Canyon 10.00 5 9-1
8 8 Fire At Midnight 4.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 I’m Not a Baby 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Oboy 50.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Double Dealer 3.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Smoozer 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Speak Unity 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Dolice Vita 3.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Melina’s Dream 3.50 5.8 11-1
8 8 Virginia Fulla 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Lord Mio 15.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Galatians 10.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Lookin for Justice 6.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Shady Munni 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Divisibility 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ellie Victorina 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Lil Spinner 6.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Imaginetheodds 15.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Love Notion 5.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Lunita 20.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Always Forward 20.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Buttermilk Girlz 30.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Levisa 2.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Lady Lancer 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Domineer 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dancer’s Melody 2.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Shackleford County 3.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Ms. Malevolence 15.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Thea’s Theme 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Polished Gal 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Bahama Pearl 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Soupster 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Red Queen 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Esperannna 6.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Mo Fire 15.00 4 8-1
5 5 Pliantlea 5.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 If Then 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Chica Rabiosa 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Backstreet Gal 12.00 6.2 12-1
12 12 Imagine Victory 15.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Imagine the Mojo 20.00 7 13-1
2 2 Salagadoola 8.00 7.6 14-1
13 13 Golden Account 30.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Some Is Nine 30.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Shaolin 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Valiant Vinny 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Quick Tempo 1.80 1.6 3-1
8 8 Wild Behavior 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Girls Love Me 3.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Kozy’s Wildcat 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Bigmancan 6.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Montauk Daddy 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 The Sicarii 15.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Swing West 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Brilliant Chase 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lost Weekend 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Byk 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 John Hall 3.50 4.1 8-1
8 8 Feeling Woozy 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Ice Cold Frosty 10.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 McCrakens Ghost 20.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Johnnyfrenchfri 12.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Tiz No Clown 15.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 El Tolu 30.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Where Is Mike 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Drew’s Gold 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Excellorator 5.00 1 2-1
6 8 Guillaume 4.50 1.5 3-1
5 7 Dixie Drawl 4.00 3.1 6-1
3 4 Nautilus 3.50 3.4 6-1
2X 6 Treasure Trove 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 10 Shoot Themessenger 20.00 4.3 8-1
7 9 One Ten 2.50 5.2 10-1
4 5 Bobby G 20.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Gigging 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 3 Benandjoe 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Kobe’s Girl 20.00 1 2-1
11 11 Cause to Dream 10.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Polish Cookie 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Bella Bettina 5.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Struttin 50.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Yira 30.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Days Remembered 12.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Merger of Equals 12.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Roselee 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Poet in My Heart 4.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Harper’s Do 20.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Lady Clau 2.50 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.