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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
2 2 Daytime Drama 4.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Tea Rose 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 Autumn in Vermont 8.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Tasty Time 10.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Rylnnslookinglucky 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Whiskey Brew 15.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Julia’s a Fox 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Feel the Bolt 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Class and Sass 30.00 10 19-1

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
1 1 Winning Trip 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Davyjonz 4.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Elvis Himself 4.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Formal Affair 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Masayoshi 12.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Gluckstadt 15.00 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
7 7 Adamonthegrill 3.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Pont Aven 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Ballinaclash 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Paintmymasterpeace 6.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Matthew’s Ticket 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Chalk Talk 30.00 8 15-1
2 2 Boorada 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Freeze the Fire 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Swill 2.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Gun It 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Excellent Timing 6.00 2 4-1
1 1 Seven’s Eleven 8.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Catahoula Moon 12.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Tiz No Clown 30.00 8 15-1
2 2 Night Preacher 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
5 5 Blue Kingdom 2.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Slam Notion 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Showstopper Copper 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Bold Diversion 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Cap Com 15.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Lute Warm 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Complexity Jane 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 The Sky Is Falling 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Sultry Lass 5.00 1.9 4-1
11 11 Intrepid Mo 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Di’s Surprise 15.00 5.6 10-1
10 10 Doctor Abbie 20.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Bailintin 20.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Late Nite Call 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Secret Journey 30.00 11 21-1
5 5 Audibly 30.00 11 21-1

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
2 2 Onyx Ten 4.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Green Eyed Monster 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Conquerthosewecan 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Grayson’s Girl 5.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Miss Harriett 10.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Itsamonstamash 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Devil Pays in Gold 30.00 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
1 1 Not This Boy 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Barbadian Runner 4.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Teachintherelease 4.50 2 4-1
8 8 Point Dume 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Hittheroadjak 15.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Pay Billy 15.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Secret Zipper 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Just a Click 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Crab Mentality 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Miss Mary Ann 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Take Charge Candy 6.00 2 4-1
9 9 Gripen 6.00 2 4-1
7 7 She’s a Good Girl 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 Poney Island 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Fastfeld 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Rosie’s Fortune 30.00 9 17-1

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.

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