December 22, 2017 Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks.
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, 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)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Day of Reckoning | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Much Maligned | 3.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Stunning Baby | 4.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Birdies Honor | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Pferd Soldat | 4.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Reciprocity | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Dr. Cerrato | 20.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Champagne Time | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Ask Me I Might | 1.80 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Northern Prancer | 5.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Street Miz | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Weatherurnot | 4.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Clouds of Titian | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Turbin | 2.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Ghareeb | 1.60 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Tug of War | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Here’s Johnny | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | To the Stars | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Greek God | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Goodbyeseeulater | 10.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Moolah Schmoolah | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Pantyhose | 2.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Velocita Brillante | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Safwah | 1.80 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 5.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Oh So Lovely | 10.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | It’s a Doozy | 15.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Worth His Salt | 1.80 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Kaitain | 1.60 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Rare Candy | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Bo Vuk | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Royal Crusader | 12.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Greek Prince | 20.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Galaxy Express | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | All Spun Up | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Fifties Music | 10.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Bungalow | 1.80 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Arrivano | 8.00 | 5 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Zackeroo | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Mad Bum | 15.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Papacho | 10.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Key Mono | 15.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Crazy Wild Bill | 15.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Lay It On | 20.00 | 8.8 | 17-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2A | 2 | Procuradora | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Louise | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8 | 6 | Cairenn | 2.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Ghoul’s Night Out | 3.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Head for the Shore | 4.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Moonlighting Majic | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Sister Patricia | 5.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 3A | 2 | Resolana | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Mr. Benz | 3.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Jrock | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Miners Quest | 4.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Joy Drive | 2.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Parade of Nations | 15.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Homespun Hero | 8.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Get the W | 6.00 | 5.6 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Apolodorodedamasco | 15.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | J B’s Big Red | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Sir Douglas | 0.60 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 5 | Summer Run | 8.00 | 2.4 | 5-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Gotham Boy | 8.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Wilko’s Goldeneye | 12.00 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Argento | 15.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Ole Ole Ole | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Smart Royal T | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Year Book | 15.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Party Regent | 20.00 | 6.8 | 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.