December 23, 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 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Where’s Dominic | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 2 | 1 | Martywiththeparty | 1.60 | 2.9 | 6-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Scout’s Honor | 3.50 | 3.1 | 6-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Zoo Yorker | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Sir Bond | 6.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Demon Buster | 30.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Runaway Bull | 15.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Grosco (MEX) | 30.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Big Bella Brown | 3.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Do Yahwanna Salsa | 6.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Jaxbradenrishi | 3.50 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Mr. Fixit | 3.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Stomp Dance | 6.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Can’t Say No | 20.00 | 5.9 | 11-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Divine Dancer | 8.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Lacrostix | 15.00 | 7.2 | 14-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Just Flashy | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Sheikh of Sheikhs | 3.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Do Share | 2.00 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Moe Trouble | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Mr. Brix | 4.50 | 4.5 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Uncontested | 6.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Irish Colonel | 8.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Just Call Kenny | 12.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Tiger Eyes | 5.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Aiden’s Rag Doll | 4.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Driven by Speed | 6.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Southern Peach | 6.00 | 4 | 8-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Gimme Kimmy | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Tickety Boo | 6.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Likeagirl | 10.00 | 6.6 | 13-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Stormy Mama | 8.00 | 7 | 13-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Dat Dares Gold | 15.00 | 7.4 | 14-1 |
| 6 | 6 | La Nena de Papa | 10.00 | 8 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Oxhilirating | 4.50 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Rosy’s Rainbow | 2.50 | 2.4 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Leighla | 3.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Pinotage | 10.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Windixiewin | 8.00 | 4.2 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Velocita Brillante | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Dorothy Vaughan | 8.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Simonela | 15.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Nightmare | 15.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | Throw the Deuce | 6.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Hayne’s Fever | 3.00 | 3.4 | 6-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Fifth Thief | 10.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Mucho Mas Grande | 10.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Brahms Romp | 2.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Super Vision | 6.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Cent Comm | 20.00 | 6.1 | 11-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Watch Your Words | 15.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 |
| 11 | 11 | High Society | 20.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Jai Blue | 30.00 | 7.9 | 15-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Smart Question | 30.00 | 9.5 | 18-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | Guick | 1.80 | 2.9 | 5-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Awesome Ghost | 10.00 | 3.6 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Awesome Standard | 2.50 | 4.2 | 8-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Your Secret’s Safe | 12.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Tipit | 8.00 | 5 | 9-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Humbolt Street | 10.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 |
| 11 | 11 | Able Baker Charlie | 30.00 | 6 | 11-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Wizard of Odds | 15.00 | 6.9 | 13-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Shoot the Gap | 15.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Colmont Fire | 15.00 | 8.2 | 16-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Witchy’s Laststand | 30.00 | 9.1 | 17-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Get a Valentine | 3.00 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Plenty Elusive | 3.50 | 3.3 | 6-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Hennessy Fire | 6.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Hurler | 15.00 | 4.8 | 9-1 |
| 9 | 9 | Seve | 6.00 | 5.6 | 10-1 |
| 8 | 8 | Sventastic | 3.50 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Mo Focused | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
| 10 | 10 | Hey Kid | 30.00 | 7.1 | 13-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Fifties Music | 20.00 | 7.3 | 14-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Heavenly Haze | 50.00 | 8.1 | 15-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Junction | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 1 | 1 | With Exultation | 3.50 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Worth His Salt | 3.00 | 3.3 | 6-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Rare Eagle | 4.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | I’m Mr. Blue | 6.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Huntin’theholidays | 12.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Tonbo | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Daystrike | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
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.