Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 24, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 El Gemar 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Alpha Whiskey 1.40 1.1 2-1
2 2 Bourbon On Fire 5.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Guided Arrow 1.80 1.5 3-1
1 1 Contrabandista 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Tap That Dial 20.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Windtapper Win 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Luck of the Draw 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Space Odessey 2.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 California Swing 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Catholic Guilt 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Major Kong 4.50 4.5 9-1
1 1 Cool Runnings 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Twitty City 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Emerald Princess 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 La Morena 8.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Show Me Grace 1.60 1.7 3-1
1 1 First Empress 2.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Chasing Shadows 15.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Dorita’s Heart 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Reliant 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Mumblebee 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dancin Rocket 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Mo Down 2.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Santino’s Fantasy 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Loud Boy 20.00 4 8-1
4 4 Sacrament 30.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Other Times 20.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Finbarfurey 20.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Al’s Romeo 15.00 6 11-1
5 5 Prather 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Forever Home 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Derby Day Lassie 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Morning Twilight 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Mi Crescendo 20.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Tap Me a Text 4.50 7 13-1
9 9 Silent Scarlet 12.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Warm Beauty 20.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Put a Bow On It 2.00 9.4 18-1
8 8 Twentytwentyredo 20.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Tropinka 6.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Stage Left 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Devil’s Tower 1.80 1.1 2-1
2 2 Joe Frazier 10.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Dark Timber 3.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Cold as Hell 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Deflater 20.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Beer Chaser 15.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Alexandros 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pistol 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Secret Fix 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Keepmeinthe Moment 20.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Asena 20.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Off Ramp 15.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Fast and Feminine 3.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Chillaxification 15.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Argumental 3.50 6.9 13-1
6 6 Wildwood Bye 5.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kavod 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Chattalot 12.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Atoka 8.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Manuelito 30.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Lake Radio 15.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Mowins 20.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Fore Left 3.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Jackman 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Empyreal Shadow 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Sir Peel 12.00 2.3 4-1
12 12 Wicked Prince 15.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Jim Ned 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Ready Shoes 15.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Third Watch 3.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Storm Strategy 3.50 4.8 9-1
9 9 Seeking Chrome 20.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Cybertown 6.00 5 9-1
7 7 Madmartigan 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Willie Win 20.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Natorade 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.