Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 22, 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
8 8 Audibly 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 First to Arrive 2.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Titian Tyrant 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Italian War Cry 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Fire At Midnight 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Pull No Punches 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Sunny Sunshine 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 My Sugar Boo 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Queen of the Dance 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hacksaw Ridge 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Daddy Yankee 2.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Edelweiss 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Just for Giggles 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Percy 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Dats Tap 15.00 7 13-1
4 4 Veneto 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Inspeightoftrainer 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Admit Nothing 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 El de Larry 5.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Whatahardmanfidead 6.00 2 4-1
8 8 Stately Order 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Agarramesipuedes 10.00 3 6-1
7 7 Rudy Rudy Rudy 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Army Cadet 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Clubman 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Morning Thoughts 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Walk Away Joe 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Mr Jefferson 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Impetud 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Rhumjar 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Gambling Tzar 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dolice Vita 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Monster Mason 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Sunset Town 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Cactus 8.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Pudge Boy Palace 12.00 5 10-1
9 9 Veselsky 12.00 5 10-1
4 4 Bargaining Power 15.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Summerstateofmind 15.00 6.2 12-1
12 12 Captain Cardo 20.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Lost Weekend 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Big Hambone 30.00 12 23-1
8 8 Great Days Ahead 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kaladin 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 General Maximus 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Blo By’em 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Sir Chance a Lot 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Imperial Spy 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 English Daddy 8.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Dad Joke 10.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Bye Bye Wicked Eye 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Warrior’s Notion 20.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Kevin of Blackrock 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pistol Liz Ablazen 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 Vodkatini 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Daily Planet 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Carroll Girl 8.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Freccia d’Argento 10.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Always Forward 15.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Incontrovertible 30.00 8 15-1
3 3 The Haunted Room 30.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Search Engine 1.80 1 2-1
1 6 Time to Cruise 3.50 1.5 3-1
1A 10 Afraidofthebunny 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Boss Logic 5.00 2 4-1
5 4 Mose Perfect 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 1 Uncaptured Storm 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 3 Speargun 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 2 Holy Synchronicity 10.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Penny Loafer 20.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Little Lance 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Silent Roar 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Ifeelbadforyouson 2.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Moonflyer 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Burroughs Cay 5.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Reggiesscotchnsoda 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Band Tour 20.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 I Wanna Rock 30.00 8 15-1
2 2 Toonice 30.00 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.