Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 26, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 The Wolfman 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Beach Cowboy 30.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Striking Sparks 8.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Uniwinner 4.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Laddie Dance 6.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Backnthewoods 10.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Bigdaddysboy 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Little Lance 5.00 5 9-1
3 3 Mister Agent 15.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Prom Knight 30.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Black Candy 20.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Magic Spin 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nit Witness 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 She’s Not a Lad 2.00 2 4-1
5 5 Aeronyx 12.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Nancy’s Notion 30.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Lovely Lookin Lili 20.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Chilly Girl 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Qualified Hire 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Ade 1.60 1.6 3-1
2 2 Fitness 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Bugged Out 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Why Not Grace 10.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 First Pearl 15.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 A Cozy Thing 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Hotmessness 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nemain 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Blind Love 2.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Pichu 3.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Only Maria 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Diamond N Dress 20.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 One Hit Wonder 20.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 It’s a Breeze 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dolice Vita 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 First Glimpse 4.00 1.3 3-1
6 6 Talklessworkmore 20.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Melt With You 2.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Tops the Chart 3.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 White Series 15.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Self Taught 12.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Jolly by Golly 10.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Collection Day 30.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Kaladin 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Freedom Glider 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Superlastingsecret 3.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Northern Cardinal 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Railroad Inn 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Showpiece 20.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Furious George 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Final Offer 20.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Quahog Republic 12.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Thunder Cry 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Bold Mirage 12.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Band Tour 30.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Apolaustic 30.00 8.5 16-1
13 13 Operatnthunderbolt 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Summerinthecountry 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Stanza 4.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Lannister 2.00 2 4-1
4 4 Pneumo Warrior 30.00 2 4-1
5 5 Lonesome Road 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Bring the Smoke 4.50 4.5 9-1
2 2 Under the Rug 30.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Free Costs to Much 30.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Zio Salino 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 All the Hardways 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Paco the Taco Man 5.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 Great Heavens 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 And Sum 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Fear Nothing 3.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Wickeddivine 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Same Day as L J 30.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Neverworkedaday 6.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Bernie the Star 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Miss Stones 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Permed 5.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Stormy Irish Lass 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Lost River 3.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Watch Your Tone 8.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Royal Seamstress 4.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Skip Thru Da Fire 20.00 7 13-1

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.