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
5 5 Worries Unfounded 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Radiant Tones 5.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Spirit and Truth 8.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Tasty Time 6.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 I’d Rather Not 20.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 My Emi Shiraz 8.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Hey Alexa 30.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Julie Belle 6.00 9.3 18-1
1 1 C C Commander 30.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 Macha Latte 4.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Platform 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mr. Keys 8.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Preacha Meyers 1.80 1.9 4-1
3 3 Celtic Prince 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Snookie Bear 3.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Holiday Express 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gonzalo 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sugar On Fire 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Sin Sin 4.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Turf to Dirt 8.00 5 10-1
3 3 Mr Cefolo 12.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Inno Hurry Early 5.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Above the Norm 2.50 7.1 13-1
6 6 Broadside Salvo 30.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Babble 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Blo By’em 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Artist Mark 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Half a League 6.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Who Says So 4.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 D Hopper 8.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Ollie Boy 30.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Uncle Grey 30.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 New York Strong 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Pico Plat 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Zio Lino 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Farooq 6.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Manseeyasway 15.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Atlantic Cat 3.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Shot for the Moon 4.50 4.3 8-1
9 9 James P Sullivan 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Karma’s Inthehouse 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Tom S 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 What Does It Take 4.50 1 2-1
2 1 Be Better 2.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Fightertown 12.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 States United 5.00 4.1 8-1
1A 9 Hay Chief 6.00 4.1 8-1
9 10 Mr. Hustle 5.00 4.2 8-1
11 12 P J’s Song 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 2 Caerus 6.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Quincannon 30.00 6.8 13-1
10 11 Likebelivingnmagic 30.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Running River 30.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Yorkville 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 10 Worcester 2.50 1 2-1
2 1 Margin of Air 8.00 2.8 5-1
1A 8 Hagrid’s Flame 3.00 3.6 7-1
5 4 Omaha Omaha 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Xcellent Start 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 3 Arrow Speed 30.00 5.1 10-1
8 9 Riyadh Moon 20.00 5.3 10-1
3 2 Magic Mule 30.00 7.2 14-1
10 11 Armando R 4.50 SCRATCH
1 5 Love Me Not 3.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Otter Mischief 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Prince of Jericho 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Chipotle 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Showstopper Copper 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Northern Flame 15.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Heard On Thestreet 15.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Radical Right 10.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Karan’s Notion 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Bump N Run 30.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Grand Opening 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Major Houlihan 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Don’t Tell Kelly 4.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Isabella’s Glory 4.50 4.1 8-1
2 2 Maximo Madness 3.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Baby Sox 6.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Judith’s Cross 30.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Honor the Truth 8.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Lachicafortequila 20.00 8 15-1

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.