Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 22, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kapadokya 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Flinny Tin Tin 20.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Cara in the City 3.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Perturb 20.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 V Inspired 12.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Bacall 5.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Chaveta 12.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Life At Both Ends 15.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 R B’s Big Moment 4.50 8.6 16-1
8 8 Cundi 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ice Cube Baby 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Sansa Ariel 3.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Shiny Slam 3.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 In Good Trouble 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Need a Marker 30.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 For Cryin Out Loud 12.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Sultry Sally H 30.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Sullivan Street 15.00 9 17-1
4 4 Irish Lace 10.00 9.1 17-1
9 9 Ellie Victorina 15.00 10.3 19-1
11 11 Backstreet Gal 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Moonset 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 I Know 20.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Ruffner 15.00 4 8-1
4 4 Dowsing Rod 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 The Last Jumpstart 5.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Thunderhouse 8.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Army Ranger 4.50 6.6 12-1
6 6 Battle of Bastogne 4.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 War Rocket 50.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Band Camp 5.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Boy Is It Hot 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Disputed Claim 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Amity Road 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 John Hall 20.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Carvellian Quest 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Frightland 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Swifty Devil 12.00 3 6-1
5 5 Tiz No Clown 30.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Uncaptured Storm 2.50 4.4 8-1
4 4 Guapo Again (ARG) 12.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Capital Conquest 30.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 Sustenance 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Formal Order 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Galatians 4.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Fermat 30.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Shoot Themessenger 20.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Walk Away Joe 15.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Brasstown 20.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Paradise Pride 1.80 6.9 13-1
6 6 Monyinthebanksey 30.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Transfer the Funds 20.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Hanalei’s Houdini 8.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Ace Nine Nine 1.60 8.8 17-1
11 11 Captain Cardo 15.00 10.3 19-1
12 12 Antipoison 50.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dancinonthebeach 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ashlee’s Ring 3.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Cora’s Choice 10.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Honor the Truth 6.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Mail Call 30.00 4 8-1
2 2 Police Woman 30.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Bali Hai 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Fashionista 2.50 6.3 12-1
3 3 Goodbye Kyle 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Harper’s Do 30.00 9.7 18-1
13 13 Kentucky Reign 6.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Bali Moon 20.00 11.4 22-1
14 14 Tough Enough 20.00 13.3 25-1
12 12 Chasing Artemis 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Supreme Law 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Going to the Lead 8.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Helium 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Seven’s Eleven 2.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 Your Analysis 12.00 4.2 8-1
1A 7 Uncle Irish 6.00 6.9 13-1
7 8 Armando R 10.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Tune In 15.00 7.1 13-1
9 10 Curlin’s Malibu 20.00 8.8 17-1
10 11 Berks 3.50 9.8 19-1
11 12 It’s Viper 6.00 11.6 22-1
8 9 Jump for the Win 30.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 I Know Map 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Uncle Cat 4.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Mission Beach 1.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Force of Justice 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 One Way Traffic 5.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Nancy Made My Day 15.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Secret Zipper 20.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Street Tough 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Practical Sense 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Succeed 10.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Shouldhavebeengone 20.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Rushin Tothecircle 30.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 El de Chimi 10.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Lightning Lad 12.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Prins Fire 4.50 5.7 11-1
9 9 Bold Honor 8.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Federal Offense 12.00 6 11-1
8 8 Moon Sign 8.00 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.