December 14, 2018 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 | Storm Raven | 1.40 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Boom Boom Gone | 4.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Lucky Dilly | 5.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Hainted | 20.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Empire Panther | 8.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | A Little Info | 4.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | American Star | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Transom | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 4 | Readytotapit | 1.60 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 1 | Glad Dad | 6.00 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Grand River | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Bern Cigars | 15.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Candy Wompus | 8.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | No Mistake N Me | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Unequivocal | 15.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Handicap)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | What What What | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | No More Excuses | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 3 | Bye Bye Blues | 3.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 2 | S W Briar Rose | 3.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 8 | 5 | Polite Pearl | 2.50 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Enterprise Value | 15.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 4 | Miss Jak | 5.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 3 | My Chesa Charm | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Thunderous Gem | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | Enjay’s Brass | 1.60 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Knock Out Kid | 4.50 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Music of Life | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Why Now | 15.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Little Miss Raelyn | 12.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | You Made It | 10.00 | 5.6 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Channing Road | 20.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Barbsgray Lion | 20.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Flying the Flag | 2.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Speightsford | 1.60 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Southern Wild | 6.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Ego Trip | 8.00 | 4.6 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Bandito | 15.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Taxable Goods | 20.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Salt Air | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 9 | 9 | His Royal Majesty | 12.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Huyana | 20.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10A | 10 | Ying Yue | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 7 | 7 | Reigning Fire | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Kateandlillian | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2A | 2 | Rockstar Girl | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | So Gracious | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Margie’s Band | 10.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 12 | 9 | Elverson | 4.50 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Sweet Carli | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 11 | 8 | Two Sixteen | 6.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Gallinella | 10.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Icantrumpthat | 15.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Umightbeanempress | 30.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Sidewalk Prophet | 20.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 2 | Sacred Walk | 0.60 | 2.3 | 4-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Calvi | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | You Tell Me | 12.00 | 4 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Special Intention | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Agujero | 15.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Tattooed | 15.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Passport | 12.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Awesome Times Two | 15.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 5 | Swing Step | 6.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 4 | Trapper’s Delight | 12.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Captain Trips | 20.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 13 | 12 | Great Adventurer | 2.50 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Jonathan McD | 8.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Ghostly Affair | 20.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Pro Riot | 8.00 | 5.7 | 11-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Gorbachov | 3.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Sunny Hansen | 20.00 | 6.1 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Freedom Storm | 30.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | French’s Quest | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Lay It On | 50.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 | |
| 12 | 11 | Offshore Trip | 20.00 | 9.3 | 18-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 14 | Ticker Tape Parade | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 15 | 15 | Candymankando | 2.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 3 | 3 | Far From Awesome | 30.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 3 | Best Surprise | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Road Guard Post | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Time for Quality | 15.00 | 5 | 9-1 | |
| 13 | 12 | Midnight Cry | 3.50 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Old Dude | 20.00 | 5.6 | 11-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Eightyeightmph | 8.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Gold Bridle | 15.00 | 6.3 | 12-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Patriotic Quest | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Top Hat City | 15.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Uncle Billy | 12.00 | 6.7 | 13-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Here Comes Michael | 30.00 | 9 | 17-1 | |
| 12 | 11 | Legal Precedent | 30.00 | 10 | 19-1 | |
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.