Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 14, 2024

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
5 5 Defined Boundaries 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Fire of Anatolia 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Bold Diversion 4.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Superness 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Bye Bye Wicked Eye 8.00 3 6-1
9 9 Hot Stott 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Parlay for Destiny 20.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Johnjackjimjaye 20.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Artillery Gunnar 20.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Nancie’s Boy 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kerness K 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Fear Nothing 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Chipotle 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Jerry’s Out 4.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Little Bit Risky 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 Let’s Have a Party 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Schrader 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Probale Ten 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pilote Comete 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Soundbite 2.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Virginia City 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Jasiel 20.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Dats My Pharaoh 30.00 7 13-1
2 2 Punxsutawney Phil 5.00 SCRATCH
5 5 St Pete’s Passion 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Arrow Speed 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Ghostlyprince 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Traffic Master 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Run for Your Life 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Motskari 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Wine Collector 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sadie the Goat 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 She’sarollingstone 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Woohoo Jackie Blue 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Jess’s Gypsy Girl 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Joya Del Sur 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 No Body Likes Me 12.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Social Lady 20.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Mainstream Sellout 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 D Hopper 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Shakin the Belle 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Blind Eye 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Brighty 5.00 1.9 4-1
11 11 Hallelujah Harris 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Lucky Prince 12.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 White Series 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Superlastingsecret 20.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Pretty Jimmy 20.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Long Astride 30.00 11 21-1
10 10 Thirty West 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Shine On Moon 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Angel Art 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Feelin So Lucky 3.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Bondiva 4.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Honor the Truth 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Cluck Cluck 15.00 7 13-1
5 5 At First Sight 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Factually Correct 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chattalot 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 No Easy Days 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Midlaner 4.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Five Dreams 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Karan’s Notion 20.00 7 13-1
3 3 Swill 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Blue Kingdom 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Betta Go Go Go 1.80 1.1 2-1
4 4 Always a Warrior 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Divine Child 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Masakado 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Sneaking Suspicion 20.00 6 11-1

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.