Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 21, 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 Macha Latte 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Worries Unfounded 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 I’d Rather Not 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Spirit and Truth 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Radiant Tones 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Julie Belle 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Emi Shiraz 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 C C Commander 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hey Alexa 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Tasty Time 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mr. Keys 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Celtic Prince 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Platform 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Holiday Express 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Preacha Meyers 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Snookie Bear 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Sugar On Fire 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gonzalo 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Above the Norm 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sin Sin 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Broadside Salvo 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Inno Hurry Early 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Babble 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Turf to Dirt 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mr Cefolo 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 D Hopper 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 New York Strong 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Ollie Boy 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Half a League 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Uncle Grey 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Artist Mark 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Who Says So 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Pico Plat 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Blo By’em 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Karma’s Inthehouse 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Atlantic Cat 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Farooq 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Shot for the Moon 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 James P Sullivan 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Manseeyasway 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tom S 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Zio Lino 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mr. Hustle 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 What Does It Take 0.00 1 2-1
2A 2 Caerus 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Quincannon 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Be Better 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Fightertown 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Running River 0.00 1 2-1
9A 9 Hay Chief 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Yorkville 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Likebelivingnmagic 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 States United 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 P J’s Song 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Armando R 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Magic Mule 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Margin of Air 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Xcellent Start 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Worcester 0.00 1 2-1
5A 5 Love Me Not 0.00 1 2-1
8A 8 Hagrid’s Flame 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Riyadh Moon 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Arrow Speed 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Omaha Omaha 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Otter Mischief 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Karan’s Notion 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Radical Right 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Prince of Jericho 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bump N Run 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Grand Opening 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Northern Flame 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Showstopper Copper 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Heard On Thestreet 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chipotle 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Isabella’s Glory 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Baby Sox 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Honor the Truth 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Major Houlihan 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Maximo Madness 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Don’t Tell Kelly 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lachicafortequila 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Judith’s Cross 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.