Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 17, 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
11 11 Saloon 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Smooth Rico 12.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Gabriel’s Wing 4.50 3.4 6-1
10 10 Nick’s Little Boy 15.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Surf City Gold 30.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Freestanding 15.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Island d’Lite 3.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Despite Odds 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Rascally Rebel 30.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Disputed Notion 8.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Science (IRE) 20.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Speakerit 30.00 10.4 20-1
13 13 Touch Code 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Rudy Rod 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wild Behavior 2.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 The Cairo Kid 10.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 His Name Is Sue 2.50 5.6 11-1
5 5 Spitball 3.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Dialing Dixie 15.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Crownedcountcristo 10.00 8.5 16-1
1 1 Classy Solution 30.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 One More Factor 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Castle Island 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Full Irish 3.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Mosler Time 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Nasty Habit 1.80 4.6 9-1
2 2 Hard Traveler 15.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Marty’s Magic 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Napoleon’s War 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Twirling Express 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Take Charge Too 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sumo 10.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Foolish Ghost 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 My Last Mission 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Got Thunder 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Jeopardy James 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Capt. Candy 6.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 By Its Absence 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Chublin 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 True Sunshine 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Feelin So Lucky 15.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Velvet Vixen 12.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Tina Tina Tina 3.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Remember Me 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Momma’s Lino 8.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Cluck Cluck 20.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Call Another Play 6.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Floge 8.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Wait for Tomorrow 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Peppermint Class 30.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mavilus 8.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Freccia d’Argento 15.00 1.4 3-1
12 12 Pharoahs Baby Gyal 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 I Can Run 3.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Carroll Girl 15.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 In My Opinion 30.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Ruda 12.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Champagne Toast 20.00 7 13-1
10 10 Knickersinatwist 12.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Haint Blue 30.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 Continentalcongres 2.50 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Prado Road 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Brady Bear 6.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Enzo 3.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Come Rain Or Shine 15.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Neil to the King 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Dalinar 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Mission North 5.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Three Captains 12.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Davyjonz 30.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Square Slice 20.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Mantua Man 15.00 9.4 18-1
Prado Road 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Simply Stated 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Ms. Bucchero 20.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Beneath the Stars 1.60 2.6 5-1
6 6 Fuhgeddaboudit 6.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Deco Strong 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Whiskey and Rye 2.50 7 13-1
7 7 Self Isolation 3.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Free Admission 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Golden Charm 2.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Rees 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Job’s Not Finished 20.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Big Bourbon Baby 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Forgotten Gift 6.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Peachessweetnotion 6.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Diane 6.00 7 13-1
9 9 I Can Do It 8.00 9 17-1

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.