Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 14, 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 Bode’s Maker 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Backnthewoods 4.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Alvy 4.50 4.4 8-1
4 4 Admit Nothing 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Golden Purchase 2.50 6.6 12-1
6 6 Southern Horse (ARG) 30.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Prince Khozan 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bala de Plata 1.40 1 2-1
6 7 Wild Warrior 3.50 2.9 5-1
3 4 Let’s Go Lando 12.00 4.6 9-1
5 6 Boss Mode 15.00 5.4 10-1
1A 3 Our Notion 1.40 SCRATCH
4 5 Red Zone Runner 2.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Freedom’s Echo 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kittyup 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Bulma 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Only Maria 6.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Ever Yours 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 I’m a Lil Wicked 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Secret Oaks 2.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Flying Perfection 30.00 7 13-1
7 7 Sassy Senorita 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Vamos Viejo 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Little Lance 2.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 It’s Sizzling Time 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Prom Knight 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Island d’Lite 15.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Likebelivingnmagic 20.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Song Runner 3.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Thank Ya Pete 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sunflower State 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Devastating 1.80 3.9 7-1
3 3 Ready for Magic 10.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Margaret P 15.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Runsweetly 12.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Wunderkind 3.50 6.7 13-1
4 4 Persian 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Stylish Gem 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Let Her Pass By 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Barbados Bulldog 6.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Hoof and Boots 2.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Spring Training 8.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Stroll Trippin 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Shantatakescharge 20.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Elite Miss 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Greek Heiress 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Phlying Phyllis 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Old Bay 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Vanilla Sundae 4.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Love You More 3.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Beautiful McClean 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Shine On Moon 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dead Sexy 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 My Dear Antonia 1.80 1.6 3-1
5 5 Boys Go to Jupiter 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Fiveclocksomewhere 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Diamond Sue 15.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Nobody’s Girl 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 High View 3.50 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.