December 31, 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 | Ladyofthehierarchy | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Lost On the Stairs | 1.20 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Love in Excess | 5.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Cut Time | 10.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Cyndara | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Aunt Mitzi | 12.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Hey Mabel | 8.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Fleur de Force | 2.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Spicy Girl Red | 3.50 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Hashtag Selfie | 3.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Classy Scarlett | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Postino’s Secret | 5.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | African Wildcat | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Da’blues Dancer | 20.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Gato Dolce | 3.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sir Douglas | 1.80 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 8 | Jarvis | 5.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Caonavo | 15.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 1 | No Regrets | 3.50 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 1A | 7 | All Spun Up | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Down in the Holler | 20.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 2 | Balkan | 6.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Gin Fuzz | 3.50 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Kopper Wired | 3.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Lacrostix | 5.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Encrypt | 6.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Cent Comm | 4.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Chocomount | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Punch Nephew | 12.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | Maynooth | 2.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 7 | Global Citizen | 3.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 4 | Lobkowicz Palace | 3.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 5 | Two Swords | 5.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 1A | 3 | Jack of Spades | 10.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Kingston Pike | 10.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 2 | 2 | In Him With Him | 12.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 7 | 8 | Cool Cash | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Deal Driven | 3.50 | 2.4 | 5-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Parade of Nations | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Moonspell | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Icelake | 5.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Promote | 4.50 | 5.5 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Southern Barbecue | 6.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Who Broke the Bank | 12.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | T Sizzle | 10.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Stilburnin | 15.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Money Market | 30.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | El Corazon | 5.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Oldfashioned Club | 2.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Nico Bree N Teej | 1.60 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Threes Over Deuces | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Owen’s Mo | 15.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Polar Outbreak | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Swingstage | 20.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Waiver Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Tattooed | 3.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Paid Holiday | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Align the Numbers | 2.50 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Sparty | 5.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Torch of Truth | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Lettersfromdublin | 20.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Treetop Flyer | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Just Warmin’ Up | 6.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Crouchelli | 15.00 | 6.5 | 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.