December 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Jammer | 6.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Praise the Moon | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Looks Like Simon | 3.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Homer Haps | 1.40 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Easyzip | 20.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Archie’s Revenge | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Match the Pot | 15.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Wise Mac | 1.80 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Memories of Winter | 3.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Humbolt Street | 2.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Minor Legend | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Vasten | 20.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Hurler | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Marmee | 2.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Fancy Chance | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 5 | Dominic’s Pride | 4.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 1A | 1 | Wildcat Rising | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 3A | 3 | Perfect Party Girl | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | She Be Sassy | 10.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Celestial Girl | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Ms. Picadilly | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Out of Juice | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Discreet Deceit | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Lil Habit of Mine | 1.80 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Candycoated Dame | 4.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Lady Keswick | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Clare’s Dowery | 4.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Gray Veil | 15.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3A | 3 | Stone | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6 | 5 | Matador | 2.50 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Mythos | 2.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Ghostly Games | 8.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Awesome Bill | 10.00 | 4.5 | 8-1 | |
| 1A | 1 | Louies Flower | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Abdaar | 5.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Big Bad Dude | 12.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | Wildcat Gaze | 4.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Heaven’s Door | 3.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Ermine and Purrs | 6.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Baleroom Dancer | 4.50 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Miss Swisher | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Stormy Mama | 10.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Officer Buns | 12.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Read All About It | 10.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Esken Lady | 10.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Tranzip | 30.00 | 8.6 | 16-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Waiver Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Singing Sarah | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 6 | Cherryandthehawk | 3.50 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Hair Trigger | 4.50 | 3.8 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Simonela | 4.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Firth | 6.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | To Be Honest | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Splendor Gal | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | What the Beep | 10.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Bay of Sighs | 12.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Spring Run | 12.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Child’s Play | 4.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Joycee’s Spirit | 4.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Vindictive Ways | 4.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Enchanted Ghost | 5.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Vente to Go | 3.50 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Take Charge Sue | 8.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Punto de Entrada | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Drops and Buckets | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Kaz Country | 50.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 6A | 6 | Hasta Ahora | 2.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 8A | 6 | It’s My Way | 2.00 | 2 | 4-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Zeke the Streak | 6.00 | 3.4 | 7-1 | |
| 10 | 8 | Shanghai Storm | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Edify | 2.50 | 4.5 | 9-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Diamond Junior | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 11 | 9 | Trade the Pick | 10.00 | 5 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Kukulkan | 15.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Unconvinced | 15.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Barley Standing | 12.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 | |
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.