Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 1, 2021

May 1, 2021 Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks.


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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)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Racy Jaycee 3.50 3.2 6-1
11 11 Couverture 8.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Hot Springs Bling 2.50 6.5 12-1
7 7 Moonshine Princess 6.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Cyber Sneaker 30.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Run Fearless 4.50 8.3 16-1
3 3 Little Burrito 6.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 Miss Checkmark 20.00 9.3 17-1
13 13 Daigle 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Seriously Sassy 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Thursday Morning 30.00 10.6 20-1
2 2 Special Angel 20.00 10.9 21-1
1 1 Wish for Candy 10.00 11.4 22-1
4 4 Spot’s Maine Girl 30.00 11.8 22-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lord Dragon 4.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Chris and Dave 1.80 4.1 8-1
2 2 Gato Guapo 3.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Catdaddy 6.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Kurilov (CHI) 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Incorrigible 15.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Ruler of the Nile 8.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Blueridge Traveler 15.00 6.1 12-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 8 Lucky Break 8.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 I Stan for Love 8.00 3.2 6-1
11 10 Ghost Strategy 3.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 J’s Little Man 3.50 3.9 7-1
4 3 Traffic Control 5.00 5.5 10-1
6 5 Max Bet 8.00 5.9 11-1
7 6 Bellamys Roan 10.00 7.3 14-1
8 7 Risky Situation 12.00 7.6 14-1
5 4 Ducktail 30.00 7.6 14-1
10 9 Cats Gotta Chance 30.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Mo Betta 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bebop Shoes 3.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Young Bull 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Hamazing Song 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Many Sweet Treats 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Whenthedovescry 10.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Sir Brahms 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 J. E.’s Handmedown 4.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Heritage Park 4.50 5.7 11-1
8 8 Bogey 8.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Reef’s Destiny 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Blanco Bronco 30.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Dark Ninja 20.00 9.1 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 He’smyhoneybadger 3.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Ultimate 2.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Twirling Mamba 6.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Blame J D 4.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Tycoon 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Upstriker 10.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Bluegrass Pharoah 10.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Xtreme Mayhem 12.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Edge to Edge 12.00 7.7 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 5 Americaredwhiteblu 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 4 Antigravity 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 3 Kid Shelleen 4.50 3.1 6-1
4 2 Caerus 4.00 3.2 6-1
9 6 Violent Gigi 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Quality Run 12.00 4.1 8-1
10 7 Junesandra 8.00 4.9 9-1
11 8 Mister Snickers 30.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Captain Fantastic 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Hanks 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Heroic Song 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Best You Ever Seen 2.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Aqwaam 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Westfest 5.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Hidden Ruler 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 News Flash 8.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Alexandros 4.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 You Split Tens 10.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 California Swing 8.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Ravens Reflection 5.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Kitchen Fire 20.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 Paddy O’Dini 20.00 8.8 17-1
13 13 Twobirdsonestone 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Replete 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Tentwelvefourteen 20.00 11.6 22-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Gaslight 3.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Mr. Wireless 2.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Bajan Rum 4.50 3.4 6-1
7 7 Stayin’ Out Late 6.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Riptide Rock 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Cousin Larry 6.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Sound the Charge 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Navy Seal 15.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Red N Wild 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bank 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Ancient Warrior 3.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 One for Richie 5.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Jalen Journey 6.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Grit and Curiosity 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Full Authority 5.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Home Base 12.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Nifty 8.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Impressed 10.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Nuclear Option 15.00 7.1 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Thomas Shelby 3.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Amani’s Eagle 8.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Lngtermrelationshp 4.50 4 8-1
6 6 Kentucky Summer 4.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Tapage 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 French Toast 10.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Hit the Ticket 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Knight’s Cross 8.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Super Constitution 8.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Paynter Party 12.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Alex Joon 20.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Strike Me Down 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Jumper 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Botswana Taps 30.00 10.6 20-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Stakes) – Oaklawn S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fulsome 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Unanimously 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Scarred 2.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Warrant 4.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Convention 5.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Causeway Jones 4.50 4 8-1
6 6 Game Day Play 12.00 4.1 8-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Original Intent 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Exemplar 5.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Darren’s Fortune 1.60 3.7 7-1
6 6 Take Charge d’Oro 4.50 4 8-1
2 2 Longntall 20.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 River Echo (GB) 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Dealin’ Stelen 12.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Calculated Risker 12.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Tales of War 15.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 The Rouge Diesel 30.00 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.