Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 23, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Riley G 0.50 1 2-1
2 2 Somebody Loves Me 30.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Flowerdew 5.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Dearly 30.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Conceptualize 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Princess Cairo 4.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 My Sassy Valentine 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Poggibonsi 10.00 1 2-1
3 2 My Flicker 6.00 3 6-1
6 5 Canoodle 15.00 3.1 6-1
1 7 Mystic Seaport 1.80 3.2 6-1
5 4 Winkiwinki 12.00 4 8-1
4 3 Black Ice 30.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Whistler’s Style 6.00 4.9 9-1
7 6 Brzina 6.00 5.1 10-1
9 10 Killy Start 15.00 7.4 14-1
1A 9 Knowing Glance 1.80 10.1 19-1
10 11 Proper Attire 10.00 11 21-1
11 12 Royal Whisper 8.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Return Fire 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Minimo 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 El de Larry 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 How U Doin 5.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Notion in Motion 30.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Seeker 10.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Double Nickel 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Dashing d’Artagnan 20.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Simon’s Choice 30.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Whatahardmanfidead 8.00 6 11-1
8 8 Volpe 15.00 6.6 13-1
9 9 Mucho de La Mancha 30.00 8.7 16-1
Notion in Motion 14 26-1
How U Doin 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Willa On The Move S.) – Willa On The Move S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Moody Woman 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Headland 1.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Worst Behaviour 20.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Apple Picker 1.40 2.6 5-1
3 3 I’m Gittin There 30.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Dream Chaser 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sharp Eyes 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Discreet Ops 2.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Kapatude 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 I’m a Cutie Pie 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Shake It Baby 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Mucho Tigger 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Beachfront Breeze 8.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Sky Victory 1.80 7.7 15-1
9 9 Bunny Hop 30.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Still Game 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Dave’s Friend S.) – Dave’s Friend S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 He’smyhoneybadger 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Nico 20.00 1.3 3-1
8 8 Cowan 4.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Greeley and Ben 12.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Sir Alfred James 4.50 2.9 6-1
2 2 Mystic O’Shaunesie 50.00 3 6-1
4 4 No Cents 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Dollarization 20.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Manny Wah 5.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Threes Over Deuces 30.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Factor It In 6.00 10 19-1
12 12 Stage Left 3.50 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Carousel S.) – Carousel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lady Brew 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Saddle Up Jessie 1.60 2 4-1
3 3 Warrior’s Ransom 3.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Peyton Elizabeth 30.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Hybrid Eclipse 1.40 4.2 8-1
6 6 Circle Home 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Robert T. Manfuso S.) – Robert T. Manfuso S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Double Crown 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Offaly Cool 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Forewarned 10.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Luigi’s Spirit 20.00 3 6-1
4 4 Ain’t Da Beer Cold 20.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Kinetic Sky 3.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Be Better 2.50 6.2 12-1
8 8 Magic Michael 5.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Little Baby Girl 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Titian Tyrant 3.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Get Loaded 8.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Quality Weekend 5.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Fortuitous 10.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Mo Tough 4.50 7.6 14-1
6 6 Virologist 12.00 7.7 14-1
7 7 Finaljump 10.00 8 15-1

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.