Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 22, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Titian Tyrant 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 First to Arrive 2.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Audibly 2.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Italian War Cry 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Fire At Midnight 12.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Queen of the Dance 30.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 My Sugar Boo 15.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Sunny Sunshine 12.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Pull No Punches 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Daddy Yankee 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Veneto 15.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Just for Giggles 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Dats Tap 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Edelweiss 4.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Hacksaw Ridge 1.40 6 11-1
6 6 Percy 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 El de Larry 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Whatahardmanfidead 6.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Inspeightoftrainer 1.80 1.5 3-1
5 5 Agarramesipuedes 10.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Admit Nothing 2.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Stately Order 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Army Cadet 30.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Rudy Rudy Rudy 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Clubman 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Morning Thoughts 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Walk Away Joe 4.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Rhumjar 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Gambling Tzar 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Mr Jefferson 6.00 7 13-1
5 5 Impetud 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cactus 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sunset Town 5.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Summerstateofmind 15.00 2 4-1
1 1 Lost Weekend 20.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Monster Mason 4.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Dolice Vita 1.60 3.5 7-1
9 9 Veselsky 12.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Pudge Boy Palace 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Great Days Ahead 30.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Captain Cardo 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Big Hambone 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Bargaining Power 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 General Maximus 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kaladin 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Sir Chance a Lot 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Imperial Spy 8.00 1.9 3-1
9 9 English Daddy 8.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Blo By’em 4.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Kevin of Blackrock 30.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Dad Joke 10.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Warrior’s Notion 20.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Bye Bye Wicked Eye 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pistol Liz Ablazen 0.60 1 2-1
5 5 Carroll Girl 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Daily Planet 6.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Freccia d’Argento 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Always Forward 15.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Vodkatini 4.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 The Haunted Room 30.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Incontrovertible 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Search Engine 1.80 1 2-1
1A 10 Afraidofthebunny 3.50 1.1 2-1
2 1 Uncaptured Storm 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Boss Logic 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 4 Mose Perfect 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 3 Speargun 10.00 4.5 9-1
3 2 Holy Synchronicity 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Penny Loafer 20.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Little Lance 30.00 6.5 12-1
1 6 Time to Cruise 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ifeelbadforyouson 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Silent Roar 1.80 1.2 2-1
1 1 Burroughs Cay 5.00 4 8-1
6 6 I Wanna Rock 30.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Moonflyer 4.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 Band Tour 20.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Reggiesscotchnsoda 8.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Toonice 30.00 8 15-1

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.