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
2 2 Uniwinner 4.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Magic Spin 5.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Little Lance 5.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Laddie Dance 6.00 1.9 3-1
11 11 Striking Sparks 8.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Backnthewoods 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Mister Agent 15.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Black Candy 20.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Bigdaddysboy 20.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Prom Knight 30.00 12 23-1
5 5 Beach Cowboy 30.00 12 23-1

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
2 2 Chilly Girl 1.80 1.1 2-1
4 4 She’s Not a Lad 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Aeronyx 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Lovely Lookin Lili 20.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Nancy’s Notion 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ade 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 A Cozy Thing 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Qualified Hire 3.50 1.9 3-1
2 2 Fitness 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Why Not Grace 10.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Bugged Out 12.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 First Pearl 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Blind Love 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Pichu 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Hotmessness 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Nemain 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 It’s a Breeze 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Only Maria 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Diamond N Dress 20.00 8 15-1
4 4 One Hit Wonder 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Melt With You 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Tops the Chart 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 First Glimpse 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Dolice Vita 4.50 1.7 3-1
10 10 Jolly by Golly 10.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Self Taught 12.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 White Series 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Talklessworkmore 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Kaladin 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Collection Day 30.00 10 19-1

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 1.6 3-1
13 13 Operatnthunderbolt 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Thunder Cry 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Northern Cardinal 8.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Bold Mirage 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Quahog Republic 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Furious George 12.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Railroad Inn 15.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Showpiece 20.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Final Offer 20.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Band Tour 30.00 13 25-1
10 10 Apolaustic 30.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lannister 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lonesome Road 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Stanza 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Bring the Smoke 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Summerinthecountry 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Zio Salino 8.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Free Costs to Much 30.00 9 17-1
2 2 Under the Rug 30.00 9 17-1
4 4 Pneumo Warrior 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Fear Nothing 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Great Heavens 4.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 And Sum 4.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Paco the Taco Man 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 All the Hardways 5.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Neverworkedaday 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Wickeddivine 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Same Day as L J 30.00 9 17-1
3 3 Bernie the Star 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Miss Stones 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Lost River 3.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Royal Seamstress 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Permed 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Watch Your Tone 8.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Stormy Irish Lass 20.00 7 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.