Laurel Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 27, 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 Bangkok Bob 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Buoyant 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Sir Mick 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Freedom Stance 5.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Kissling 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Probale Ten 15.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Up in Flames 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Schrader 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Normandy Hero 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Point Dume 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Suga Steve 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Incinerator 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Banditsgoldenchild 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Classic Joke 10.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Same Day as L J 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Destination 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Scarborough Fair 2.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 Big Earn 6.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Meg 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Wine and Roses 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Not a Bother 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Drifting 15.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Cognita 20.00 9 17-1
7 7 Margaret P 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Onyx Ten 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Maximus Angelicus 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Rosieontheriver 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Moon Cache 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 In My Memories 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Boujee Bubblez 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Power Driver 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Nick’s Notion 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1A 6 Divine Grace 1.60 1 2-1
1 4 Our Liberty Belle 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Ruda 2.50 1.3 2-1
3 2 Peppermint Class 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 3 Always Laughing 5.00 2 4-1
6 7 Navani 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 8 Isabella’s Glory 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 9 I Can Run 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 1 Bound by Destiny 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Yodel E. A. Who 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Loose Goose 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Oxide 8.00 3.6 7-1
12 12 Quincannon 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Energy Efficient 8.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Brazillionaire 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Coffeewithchris 10.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Hard Spun Fantasy 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Daredavite 15.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Irwani (ARG) 15.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Sumo 20.00 8.7 16-1
11 11 Prins Fire 30.00 13 25-1
8 8 Dats Mr. Mo 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Worcester 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 St. Jude 2.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Bernin Hot 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Three Captains 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Margie’s Fun Son 10.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Disputed Claim 15.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Without Pretence 15.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 King Covee 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Swifty Devil 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Excellorator 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Magic Michael 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Feeling Woozy 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Armando R 5.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Regalo 6.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Union Fleet 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Karan’s Notion 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Reserve Judgement 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Box of Rockets 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Pine Alley 4.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Stormy Hollow 8.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Leprechaun 10.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Andras 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Cedar’s Estate 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Gillis Falls 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Irish Nitro 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.