Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 15, 2023

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, speed ratings, recency, 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) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Goldieness 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bound by Destiny 12.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Six the Hard Way 8.00 2 4-1
2 2 Big Java 2.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Memento Mi 15.00 6 11-1
4 4 Jackson’s Dixie 3.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Minimo 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Return Fire 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Malinois 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Zona de Amigos 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Break the Chains 6.00 6 11-1
9 9 Minxzluckystarfyre 2.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Whatahardmanfidead 8.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Irish Angel 30.00 7.7 15-1
10 10 Dry Dock 20.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Whiskeyinthejaro 6.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Landon Jack 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 O T C Wiz 15.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Awesome Strike 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Ice Cold Frosty 3.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Shadow Box 4.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Win No Joke 12.00 7 13-1
5 5 Oboy 30.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 He Rolls 50.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Prins Fire 2.00 9 17-1
9 9 Casino Tricks 6.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Battling Time 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Been Real Busy 2.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Salty Girl 20.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Mom’s Opal 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Sakura Sky 2.50 5.8 11-1
7 7 Go Sherry Go 10.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Classy Chick 3.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Seafarer 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rubys Flash 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mon Gateau 4.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Wesley Thomas 8.00 1.5 3-1
1A 10 Paco the Taco Man 2.50 3.2 6-1
8 8 Kingdom Force 20.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 One Way Farrior 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Dancing Mischief 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 All the Way 5.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Shake the Gold 15.00 6.3 12-1
10 11 Jumpingjaggerflash 15.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Prince Fred 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 No Walk Inthe Park 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sunny Sunshine 8.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Determined Blue 5.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Irish Rage 10.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Sharmin 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Yumyum Eat Em Up 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Next Girl 10.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Kapadokya 6.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Pass the Cash 6.00 7 13-1
11 11 Susan’s Mule 4.50 8.8 17-1
1 1 Leave Drama Behind 30.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Smokin Sister 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 Vail of Honor 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Appendage 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Alottacents 3.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Fun Lovin Criminal 2.50 7.2 14-1
10 10 Bonded 4.50 8.5 16-1
3 3 Touch Code 30.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Sponsored 5.00 8.7 17-1
4 4 Prince of Portland 50.00 9.2 17-1
5 5 Cavalry Command 5.00 9.3 18-1
14 14 Steele Money 8.00 10.3 20-1
11 11 Coco Shell 20.00 10.5 20-1
9 9 Sweet Asta 15.00 11.5 22-1
6 6 Dream of Blessings 20.00 11.6 22-1
13 13 Long Live Now 12.00 11.9 23-1
12 12 Major Cam 30.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nottoway 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Winners Laugh 4.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Tauber 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Grand Manner 20.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Fizbo 5.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Pressing Concern 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 He Hate Me 8.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Workin On a Dream 12.00 6.3 12-1
Fizbo 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nami 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gun Runnin’ Gal 2.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Mucho Macho Mrytle 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Graceful Union 4.00 4 8-1
7 7 Lem Me Drink 1.80 5 9-1
5 5 Happyinitiative 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Connie’s Dance 20.00 7 13-1

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.