Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 31, 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 Uncaptured Storm 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Hay Chief 3.00 2 4-1
5 5 Running River 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Bonded 30.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Fun Lovin Criminal 15.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 No Easy Days 3.50 6.8 13-1
2 2 Victim of the Nite 4.50 7 13-1
1 1 Chelonian 8.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Grand Pick 4.00 9.1 17-1
9 9 Steele Money 20.00 9.4 18-1
4 4 Hippodrome 15.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Red Wine Time 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Joya Del Sur 1.60 1.7 3-1
2 2 Daily Planet 8.00 2 4-1
1 1 Fool Yourself 12.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 True Blue Pearl 1.40 2.2 4-1
6 6 Tweet Away Robin 20.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Viking Queen 30.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Some Is Nine 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 10 Buckin’ Dreamer 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Point Dume 1.60 2.9 6-1
6 7 Medagooch 4.50 3.3 6-1
1 2 Shadow Man 4.00 3.8 7-1
10 11 Kick Startness 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 1 Thunderslam 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Aves Makin’ Waves 30.00 8.2 15-1
7 8 Lightning Striking 12.00 8.2 15-1
1A 6 Had to Have Him 4.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Brother Lad 20.00 10 19-1
8 9 Miztergrandcentral 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Devil Pays in Gold 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hidewright Away 3.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Divine Romance 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Fivecommatwo 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Stop the Cap 12.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Graceful Rose 12.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Looking for Water 4.50 7 13-1
11 11 Classy Nancy 8.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Letitgotovoicemail 12.00 9.1 17-1
9 9 Honor the Truth 15.00 10.2 19-1
1 1 Catch the Kitten 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Rustys Gfivefifty 10.00 1 2-1
10 10 Nepotism 12.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Clubman 2.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Bobby G 2.50 4.4 8-1
8 8 Maximum Impact 8.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Up Against It 6.00 6 11-1
1 1 Shivaree 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Workin On a Dream 8.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Maximus Midani 15.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Alottacents 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 She’s All Money 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Punkin 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Cookie Bank 10.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Visual Illusion 8.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Best Worst Idea 15.00 5.6 10-1
3 3 Job’s Not Finished 20.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Spoils of War 2.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Ginamaya 20.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Instparty 30.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Here We Go Again 50.00 10.6 20-1
8 8 Razorette 20.00 12 23-1
6 6 Preakness Party 12.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Six o’Clock Sarah 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Golden Can 12.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Mama G’s Wish 3.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Angelofcanterbury 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Fancy Princess 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Bella Prima 15.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Sister Supream 10.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Dulcimer Dame 4.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Watch Your Tone 2.50 6.8 13-1
9 9 Moonsafe 12.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Black Ice 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Murray 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Market Maven 2.50 4.9 9-1
6 6 Joe 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Feeling Woozy 5.00 5.6 10-1
10 10 Boss Logic 4.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Coffeewithchris 20.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Vance Scholars 15.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Laughing Boy 15.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Dats Mr. Mo 30.00 9 17-1
4 4 Outlier 8.00 10.9 21-1
2 2 It’s Sizzling Time 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lost Weekend 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Porch Swing 3.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Midnight Renegade 3.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Heaven’s Got Fire 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Goodtimetobeirish 8.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Box N Ben 2.50 4.6 9-1
2 2 The Big Enchilada 8.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Katie’s Notion 20.00 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.