December 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | Tapitontheside | 3.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 1A | 9 | Noregretsfornow | 1.40 | 4 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 3 | Sir Mischief | 1.40 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 5 | Island King | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Lucky Enuff | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 1 | Make It Right | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 2 | Smoking Gin | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 2X | 8 | El Cachorro | 5.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Gallo de Oro | 15.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | 8 | Crystal Pier | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Southern Peach | 3.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Staff Sgt Reckless | 5.00 | 4 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Porte Cochere | 4.50 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Krista’s Persona | 4.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 8 | No More Excuses | 10.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | To the Flag | 6.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Eye On Berlin | 12.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Carolina Gold | 5.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Enterprise Value | 3.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Awesome Alma | 2.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | County Club | 4.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Sudden Hope | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 5 | 5 | No Love Lost | 5.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Majestic Pic | 12.00 | 5 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | My Sweet Autumn | 10.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Wiggle Room | 12.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Sweet Notion | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Took Over | 1.80 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Cobh | 2.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Monumental Vending | 15.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Mr McGinty | 3.50 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Belfour | 6.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Into Belief | 15.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Rubys Fire | 4.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Lucky Stiff | 4.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Dad’s City Girl | 1.80 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Grecian Dancer | 6.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Count On Chloe | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Dance Or Stroll | 10.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Bay of Cats | 15.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Tiz Surprised | 12.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Keep Your Distance | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 6 | Princess Palomar | 6.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Patriotic Endeavor | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Fergie’s Lady | 12.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Aiden’s Rag Doll | 8.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Follow the Petals | 3.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Faire Mi | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | So Innocent | 20.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Ten Carat Diamond | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Janes Brew | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Menorah Lora | 3.50 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Trapps Star | 4.50 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Somethingwithlilly | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Sharon’s Thunder | 5.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Viola’s Legacy | 8.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Earned the Shot | 12.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 9 | 9 | My Silver Belle | 10.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Misschief Maas | 3.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Tiger Eyes | 1.40 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Anna’s Bandit | 4.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Into Bluegrass | 8.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | I’m Listening | 12.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Truly Hot | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | I’m So Munny | 12.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Two Carat | 15.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Soft Landing | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Sugar B Babsnboots | 5.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Carolina Ice | 3.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Red Hot Poker | 3.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Congreely | 6.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Alydarius | 20.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | All About Bleu | 12.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Magnato Go | 20.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
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.