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Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 5, 2025

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
2 2 In Honor of Jeff 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mose Smokin 4.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Blind Love 5.00 4 8-1
8 8 Sticktothesystem 1.80 6.4 12-1
1 1 Boss Mode 3.50 6.4 12-1
7 7 Red Spitfire 12.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Tucker Tiki 8.00 7 13-1
6 6 My Boy Bud 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Handsintheair 1.00 1 2-1
6 6 Chilly Girl 3.00 4 8-1
1 1 Cross of Valor 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Always Authentic 6.00 5 9-1
3 3 Henry Gondorff 4.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Secret Journey 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Minister 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Brighty 6.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Robert’s Moon 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Blo By’em 8.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Ecumenical 1.80 3 6-1
5 5 Brindano 15.00 3 6-1
3 3 Dats Tap 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Valleyshark 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rerun Table 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 J Candy 4.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Knickoletta 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Fiesta La Luna 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Pichu 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Last Gift 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Tipmanee 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Dynacito 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Paintmymasterpeace 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Twin Lakes 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Pendar 20.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Future Blues 4.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Hixon 4.00 4 8-1
7 7 Virginia Gentry 4.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 West Mountain 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kissling 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Nola Boss 2.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Candycrumbs 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Find Faith 8.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Bright Charger 4.50 4.5 8-1
11 11 Imagine It All 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Hawkstone 30.00 5 9-1
4 4 City Panda 8.00 5 9-1
3 3 Lou’s Birthday 20.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Docsgotallthecandy 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bigtonten 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Intrepid Mo 2.00 1 2-1
1 3 How Sweet She Is 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Sharmin 3.00 3 6-1
3 2 Arise My Love 10.00 3.4 6-1
2 1 Paradise Wins 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Isle Blue 6.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Audibly 20.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 By the Glass 30.00 5.6 11-1
1A 9 Dazzy 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lady Charlotte 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 I Believe in Magic 4.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Yumyum Eat Em Up 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Stormy Irish Lass 20.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Baby Sox 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Paisley Singing 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Skip Thru Da Fire 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Royal Seamstress 3.00 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.

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