Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 20, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Tea Rose 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Autumn in Vermont 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Daytime Drama 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rylnnslookinglucky 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Julia’s a Fox 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Class and Sass 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Feel the Bolt 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Close Up 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Whiskey Brew 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tasty Time 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gluckstadt 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Intrepid’s Legacy 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Davyjonz 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Elvis Himself 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Formal Affair 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Masayoshi 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Winning Trip 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Chalk Talk 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Awesome Andy 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Boorada 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Adamonthegrill 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ballinaclash 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Paintmymasterpeace 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Pont Aven 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Matthew’s Ticket 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gun It 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Excellent Timing 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Swill 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tiz No Clown 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Seven’s Eleven 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Freeze the Fire 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Catahoula Moon 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Night Preacher 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Howard And Sondra Bender Memorial S.) – Howard And Sondra Bender Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Quint’s Brew 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Blue Kingdom 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Showstopper Copper 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cap Com 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Slam Notion 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bold Diversion 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Carousel S.) – Carousel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 The Sky Is Falling 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sultry Lass 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Doctor Abbie 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Lute Warm 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Secret Journey 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Audibly 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Di’s Surprise 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Bailintin 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Complexity Jane 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Intrepid Mo 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Late Nite Call 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Politely S.) – Politely S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Devil Pays in Gold 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Takethemoneyhoney 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Miss Harriett 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Onyx Ten 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Itsamonstamash 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Green Eyed Monster 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Conquerthosewecan 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Grayson’s Girl 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Robert T. Manfuso S.) – Robert T. Manfuso S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Post Time 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Teachintherelease 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Point Dume 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Secret Zipper 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Not This Boy 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Hittheroadjak 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Barbadian Runner 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pay Billy 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rosie’s Fortune 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Just a Click 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Take Charge Candy 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Miss Mary Ann 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Crab Mentality 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fastfeld 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Gripen 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 She’s a Good Girl 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Poney Island 0.00 1 2-1

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.