Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 20, 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
5 5 Whiskey Row 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Coronation Time 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 The Heights 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Last Second Louie 2.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Not So Holy 1.60 4 8-1
8 8 Secret Saturday 12.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Sin Permiso 30.00 7 13-1
3 3 Golden Al 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Joyful Kitten 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Lottie Deno 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Princess Lucia 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Doris’ Slaying It 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Just the Thing 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Bankers Rose Gold 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Ariel Moon 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Golden Philly 0 0-1
5 5 First Pearl 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Golden Philly 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Remembering Lizzy 10.00 3 6-1
8 8 Ade 2.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Mocha Diane 20.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Golden Aurora 12.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Sandi Sue 30.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Tiger Forever 12.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Institution 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
True Faith 0 0-1
5 5 Bustino Santino 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Twice Gold 12.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Uniwinner 3.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Bermuda Run 4.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 True Faith 6.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Mischief Mogul 5.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Baby Sox 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Marley’s Ghost 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Mollie Tapper 0.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Lady Serenity 3.00 2.5 5-1
12 12 Try It Again 4.50 3 6-1
4 4 Sapphire Beauty 15.00 3 6-1
8 8 Fainor’s Filets 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Out of Luck 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Bad Temper 6.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Gold Time Vixen 30.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Cora’s Choice 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Molly of Stratford 12.00 13 25-1
11 11 Breaking Rules 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Sarah’s Candy Camp 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Vagabond Shoes 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Shape Note 5.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Mister Agent 4.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Minister for Magic 3.50 5.6 11-1
4 4 Get Like Mike 6.00 6 11-1
2 2 Borletti (IRE) 10.00 6.2 12-1
13 13 Win No Joke 6.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Box N Ben 20.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Silverbullettwenty 8.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Hazednconfused 30.00 11.2 21-1
11 11 Noble Fish 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Rascally Rebel 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Inspeightoftrainer 3.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Dance for Green 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Count Daddy 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bright Charger 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Brewmaster 10.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 World On Fire 4.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Vernor’s Junction 15.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Mikes Mo Town 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Enabler 6.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Spezia’s Son 20.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Midnight Koa 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Fist Fighting Fred 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Dats Mr. Tap 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 All the Hardways 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Lil Sebastian 3.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 Notmyfirstrodeo 4.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Set for Life 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Lightning Boss 2.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Charted Map 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lystra 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 A Lotta Moxie 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Troubled Dreams 30.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Nearly a Lady 5.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Lachicafortequila 1.40 2.9 6-1
3 3 Storm Creed 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Tia Mayin 30.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Cundi 20.00 SCRATCH

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.