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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
1 1 Close Up 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Autumn in Vermont 8.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Tea Rose 4.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Julia’s a Fox 20.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Feel the Bolt 20.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Whiskey Brew 15.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Rylnnslookinglucky 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Daytime Drama 4.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Class and Sass 30.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Tasty Time 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Intrepid’s Legacy 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Formal Affair 8.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Davyjonz 4.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Elvis Himself 4.50 3 6-1
7 7 Masayoshi 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Gluckstadt 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Winning Trip 3.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Awesome Andy 1.50 1 2-1
8 8 Pont Aven 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Paintmymasterpeace 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Ballinaclash 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Matthew’s Ticket 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Adamonthegrill 3.50 4.5 9-1
2 2 Boorada 30.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Chalk Talk 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Swill 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Freeze the Fire 2.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Seven’s Eleven 8.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Gun It 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Catahoula Moon 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Night Preacher 30.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Excellent Timing 6.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Tiz No Clown 30.00 8 15-1

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 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Slam Notion 4.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Blue Kingdom 2.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Bold Diversion 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Cap Com 15.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Showstopper Copper 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Complexity Jane 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Lute Warm 2.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 The Sky Is Falling 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Sultry Lass 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Di’s Surprise 15.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Late Nite Call 20.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Bailintin 20.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Doctor Abbie 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Audibly 30.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Secret Journey 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Intrepid Mo 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Takethemoneyhoney 1.50 1 2-1
1 1 Miss Harriett 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Onyx Ten 4.50 4.9 9-1
6 6 Conquerthosewecan 5.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Grayson’s Girl 5.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Green Eyed Monster 4.50 6.1 12-1
4 4 Devil Pays in Gold 30.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Itsamonstamash 20.00 8 15-1

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 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Teachintherelease 4.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Barbadian Runner 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Hittheroadjak 15.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Pay Billy 15.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Point Dume 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Secret Zipper 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Not This Boy 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 She’s a Good Girl 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Just a Click 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Miss Mary Ann 4.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Fastfeld 15.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Poney Island 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Take Charge Candy 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Rosie’s Fortune 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Crab Mentality 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Gripen 6.00 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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