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Los Alamitos Thoroughbred 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Guitar Girl 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dangerous Affair 1.60 3 6-1
4 4 Hot Day 2.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Running Super 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Mucho Magical 4.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Crypto Craze 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Good Vibes Only 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Excessive Cat 3.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Stormy Samurai 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Rassler 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Divine Rascal 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wishtheyallcouldbe 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Unwritten Code 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Dial a Friend 3.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Becky’s Dream (FR) 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Uffda 2.50 5 9-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 King Apollo 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Barely Funtional 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Joint Venture 4.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Coolwind 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Clampett 4.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Man Child 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Isabel Ludlow 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cheeky Gal 2.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Dr. Ray D. 3.00 2 4-1
5 5 Beau Soleil 5.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Sapadilla 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Flymetothemoonbaby 20.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Smart Kitten 20.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Chevy Girl 8.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Blackjack Betty 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nightbirde It’s Ok 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Kissmeyoufool 5.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 The Scent 1.20 3.2 6-1
4 4 Torleif 10.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Naukanauka 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 They’renotlikeus 3.50 6.4 12-1
1 1 Klimt A. P. 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Positivity 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 See Through It 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Manitowish 2.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Red Cross Knight 5.00 4 8-1
2 2 Mission Beach 5.00 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Petesoldfashioned 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Don’t Hit Me Bash 3.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Capital Outlay 3.50 2 4-1
6 6 Ace of Clubs 4.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Southern Slang 4.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Lettheliquortalk 8.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Midnight Love 4.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Mischievous Dylan 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (King Glorious S.) – King Glorious S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Shea Brennan 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 R Heisman 2.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Got’m Cot’m 4.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 I’m a Bad Boy 6.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Call Me Sir 4.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Hardtobebetternow 8.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Whiskyginandbrandy 15.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 The Gypsy Cowboy 20.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Valentines Candy 30.00 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.

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