Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 21, 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
5 5 Balance of Power 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Prince Praline 30.00 2 4-1
1 1 Flatbed Ford 8.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Tuff Luck 10.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Align 4.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Guilted 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Pipi N Mimi 20.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Buds Island 3.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Lucky Two Day 10.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 Moonlit Frost 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Collection Day 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Sagrada Ray 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 War Master 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Brother Brad 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Cap Com 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Running River 30.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Whiskeyinthejaro 5.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Galatians 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Aikmans Audible 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Daring Venture 1.80 1.7 3-1
3 3 Bernie the Star 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Fast Talkin Man 15.00 3 6-1
7 7 Winning Trip 10.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Sabra’s Song 6.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Slam Notion 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Severn Run 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 El Junior 30.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Serendipitymonday 30.00 8 15-1
4 4 Rocket Science 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Howard And Sondra Bender Memorial S.) – Howard And Sondra Bender Memorial S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Celtic Contender 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Play Like a Raven 4.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Brilliant Ice 3.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Circle P 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Seven’s Eleven 10.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Witty 2.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Freeze the Fire 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Politely S.) – Politely S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bourbon Bon Bay 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Spencerian 2.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Sheilahs Warcloud 2.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Pudd’n N Pie 20.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Royal Whisper 20.00 5 9-1
1 1 Bella Bettina 8.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Summer Odds 30.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Talk to the Judge 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Oncourtcommentator 6.00 1 2-1
6 5 Atlas Strong 12.00 2.3 4-1
7 6 Kissedbyanangel 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Gold Digging Broad 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 4 Malibu Moonshine 20.00 3.9 7-1
1 8 Dream Chaser 3.50 4 8-1
4 3 Ms. Tart 5.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Discreet Ops 3.00 5.5 10-1
3 2 Ruda 10.00 SCRATCH
1A 11 Divine Grace 3.50 SCRATCH
8 7 Kiss Me Hardy 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Movie Moxy 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Too Many Kisses 15.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Evidencias (BRZ) 2.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Malibu Beauty 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Miss New York 5.00 3 6-1
9 9 Saddle Up Jessie 8.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Call Another Play 20.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Regaled 30.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Sea Dancer 8.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Speedyness 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Film Star 3.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Copper Tax 1.40 3.4 6-1
7 7 Hittheroadjak 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Wild Vine 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Cataleya Strike 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Lieutenant Brown 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Hot Boss 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gottahoppertunity 3.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Can Do 2.50 3 6-1
6 6 Wall Street Magic 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Fair Trade 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Estocada 4.50 4.9 9-1
1 1 Twos the Boss 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Wine Snob 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.