Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 17, 2022

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
1 1 Doozy Batz 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 Keen Contender 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 The X Factor 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Rowdy Daisy 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Here’s Perfection 20.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Alita 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 I Guess Not 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dark Timber 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 St Andrews 3.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Penetrator 3.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Happy Boy Rocket 6.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Zap Motion 20.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Hanks 12.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Rum ‘n Tonic 12.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Ottoman Empire 8.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 D T’s Dream 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Touch Code 15.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Drifter 20.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Jim and Jim 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Flowers for Lisa 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Leader of Men 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Fredonian 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Flatout Winner 3.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Colosi 15.00 4 8-1
3 3 Eagle Pass 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Coach Adams 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Town Branch 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Sinner’s Sin 4.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Ev’s Sherman 3.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 Fast Lane 8.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Atlantic Dancer 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Without a Song 10.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Unstable Prince 20.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Patrolman 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Wartime Hero 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Optimus Kat 4.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Cash Rocket 15.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Primer Dimer 3.50 4.4 8-1
2 2 Driven One 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Rye Humor 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Arrival 12.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Egomaniac 10.00 7 13-1
7 7 Believeinholidays 30.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Georgia Deputy 30.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Tango Kilo 20.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Obviously Too 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Protege 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Invulnerable 3.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Hit Show 2.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Giroovin 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Recker Point 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Written Dance 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 Day Trade 15.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Airtime 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Carribean Caper 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Sarah Harper 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Ari Oakley 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Novel Squall 4.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 I’m the Boss of Me 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Pretty Birdie 3.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Red Hot Mess 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Quick Munny 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Disc Jockey 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Barber Road 0.80 2.7 5-1
3 3 U S Navy Cross 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Winterwood 8.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Stormy Pattern 20.00 5 9-1
5 5 Catdaddy 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Malibu S S 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Tapage 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Pats Property 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Rvindicated 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Tinsel S.) – Tinsel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Run Classic 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Bal Harbour 2.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Last Samurai 4.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 King Fury 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Scarlet Fusion 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Logical Myth 10.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Silver Dust 20.00 7 13-1
2 2 Hozier 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 One Way Or Another 1.20 1 2-1
12 12 Sulwe 4.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Tapit Right 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Mocha Kiss 15.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Derby Day Lassie 8.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Choctaw Charlie 6.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 War Music 20.00 5 10-1
2 2 Lightning Hart 15.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 Chai Tea 20.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Wicked Street 30.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 Twentytwentyredo 12.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Run Fearless 30.00 10 19-1
13 13 Blow Sum Smoke 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Truly a Rocket 15.00 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.