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
10 10 Macha Latte 4.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Radiant Tones 5.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Julie Belle 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Tasty Time 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Spirit and Truth 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 My Emi Shiraz 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 I’d Rather Not 20.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 C C Commander 30.00 10 19-1
4 4 Hey Alexa 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Preacha Meyers 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Snookie Bear 3.00 2 4-1
6 6 Holiday Express 3.50 2.4 4-1
3 3 Celtic Prince 4.50 3.2 6-1
4 4 Platform 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Mr. Keys 8.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Above the Norm 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sugar On Fire 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Sin Sin 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Inno Hurry Early 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Gonzalo 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Turf to Dirt 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Mr Cefolo 12.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Babble 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Broadside Salvo 30.00 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 2-1
5 5 Pico Plat 4.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Who Says So 4.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Half a League 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 D Hopper 8.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 New York Strong 8.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Ollie Boy 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Uncle Grey 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Atlantic Cat 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Shot for the Moon 4.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Zio Lino 4.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Tom S 5.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Farooq 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Manseeyasway 15.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 James P Sullivan 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Karma’s Inthehouse 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Be Better 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 What Does It Take 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 10 Mr. Hustle 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 States United 5.00 2 4-1
1 2 Caerus 6.00 2.4 5-1
1A 9 Hay Chief 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Yorkville 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Fightertown 12.00 4.8 9-1
11 12 P J’s Song 15.00 6 11-1
5 5 Quincannon 30.00 12 23-1
4 4 Running River 30.00 12 23-1
10 11 Likebelivingnmagic 30.00 12 23-1

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
1 5 Love Me Not 3.00 1.2 2-1
1A 8 Hagrid’s Flame 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Otter Mischief 4.00 1.6 3-1
10 11 Armando R 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 1 Margin of Air 8.00 3 6-1
5 4 Omaha Omaha 12.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Xcellent Start 15.00 5.6 10-1
8 9 Riyadh Moon 20.00 7.4 14-1
3 2 Magic Mule 30.00 11 21-1
4 3 Arrow Speed 30.00 11 21-1

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
3 3 Grand Opening 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Showstopper Copper 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Chipotle 8.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Radical Right 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Northern Flame 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Heard On Thestreet 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Karan’s Notion 20.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Bump N Run 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Major Houlihan 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Maximo Madness 3.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Don’t Tell Kelly 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Isabella’s Glory 4.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Baby Sox 6.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Honor the Truth 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Lachicafortequila 20.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Judith’s Cross 30.00 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.