Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 15, 2024

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
2 2 Photo Finish 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 I’m a Cutie Pie 2.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Maximo Madness 20.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Love to Eat 8.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Ribbonsinherhair 2.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Conquest Dancer 15.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Wonder Girl 30.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 C C Royal 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ride to Remember 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mindful Angel 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Golden Girl Lena 3.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Kuku 2.50 3 6-1
1 1 Thorold Miss 4.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Bella Creed 12.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 She Don’t Tell 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Magic Spin 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Group Hug 1.80 2.3 4-1
4 4 Irish Warlock 4.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 My Mamba 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Whiskey and You 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Pudge Boy Palace 30.00 5 9-1
7 7 He’s Orientate 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Brzina 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Mattitude 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Deeds of Love 3.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Royal Whisper 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Empress Deona 15.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 No Easy Answer 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Bound by Destiny 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Smuggler’s Gold 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Pay Billy 10.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Alias 1.20 2.8 5-1
7 7 Change My World 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Built by Khozan 15.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Farooq 3.50 4.9 9-1
1 1 Tiny Lake 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mindtap 0 0-1
2 1 Mindtap 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 No One to Blame 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Your Analysis 3.50 3.2 6-1
9 10 Manor House 4.50 4 8-1
1 3 Get Set 3.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Hay Chief 8.00 4.3 8-1
10 11 Union Fleet 20.00 5.5 10-1
3 2 Goodbye Note 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 9 Curlin’s Malibu 20.00 7 13-1
4 4 Magic Mule 30.00 8.4 16-1
1A 8 Just Call Ray 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Full Irish 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Intrepid’s Legacy 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Cattivo Ragazzo 4.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 S S Sinatra 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Great Heavens 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 King’s River 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Mister Mitch 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Curlin Gunner 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Secret Treasure 4.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Return Fire 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Portis 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Vilaluz 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Master Munnings 2.00 6 11-1

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.