Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 8, 2023

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
7 7 Holding Pattern 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ojitos 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 J’s Little Man 20.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Rock City Rocket 2.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 African Warrior 3.00 5 9-1
2 2 Obviously Too 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Risky Situation 20.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Orbital Starr 5.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Serbian Sailor 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Billy Yank 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Kiss Principal 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Jacks Fire Balls 3.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Skyline 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Mystifier 15.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Backgate Red 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Rcaptivating 12.00 5 10-1
3 3 See Spot Run 30.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Morning Drive 30.00 7 13-1
10 10 Words of Wisdom 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Zoomer 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Eastside Cool 3.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Antigravity 4.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Lord Dragon 5.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Second of July 4.50 5.1 10-1
5 5 Peekacho 20.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Huge Bigly 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Fort Peck 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Ego 3.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Wartime Hero 2.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Mulberry Street 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Forevamo 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Morning Snow 15.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Georgia Deputy 30.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Valdolobo (IRE) 30.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Awesome Family 30.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Recklessness 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Timbavati 1.40 1 2-1
12 12 Magnolia Mae 4.50 4.5 9-1
8 8 Aunt Cari 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Pat’s Gal 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Coromandel 8.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Wild Rosey 20.00 6.6 13-1
7 7 Featurette 30.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Haythere Jogeegirl 6.00 11 21-1
9 9 Miss Pony Up 30.00 11.2 21-1
3 3 Brooke’s All In 12.00 12 23-1
2 2 Adamantly 12.00 12.2 23-1
10 10 Indian Spirit 15.00 12.6 24-1
14 14 Watch This Birdie 0.80 SCRATCH
13 13 Honeycamp 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Let Me Love You 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 Eight Straight 3.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Cambiaso 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Backside Buzz 20.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Nikolas Arthur 12.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Pier Pressure 20.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Deluca 4.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Juilliard 5.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Chicago’s Gray 30.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Leola 15.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Rocking Rocket 30.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 Honor the Law 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mac Daddy Too 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Mahaamel 1.60 3.6 7-1
3 3 Stellar Tap 30.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Summer in Malibu 20.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Miacomet 10.00 6.3 12-1
13 13 Kattath 15.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Can’t Hush This 12.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 St Andrews 20.00 7 13-1
7 7 Driven One 10.00 7.7 15-1
12 12 Carnivore 20.00 8.2 16-1
1 1 Sono Grato 20.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Fifty Cent Dollars 6.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Get Through 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 No Shirt No Shoes 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Albizu 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Edge to Edge 6.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Whelen Springs 20.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Air Combat 2.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Cairama 4.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 City Rage 15.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Payne 15.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Improbable Journey 8.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Whiskey Double 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Devil’s Tower 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tonka Warrior 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 U S Navy Cross 12.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Winterwood 2.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Beer Chaser 8.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Stormy Pattern 20.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Dial in for Lute 12.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Disco Danzing 20.00 5 10-1
7 7 Emerald Express 15.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Amongst Friends 20.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Blame Eli 30.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Rvindicated 15.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Debate 4.50 10.8 20-1
13 13 Two by Two 12.00 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.