Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mr Works 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Royal Air Force 3.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Lobo Irish 15.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Five O Fox 5.00 4 8-1
6 6 Mr. Wully Bully 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Out of Alcatraz 6.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Impeccability 4.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Riante Sky 30.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Daboogeyman 30.00 9.2 17-1
1 1 Shotgun Billie 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Moliere 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Red Knobs 0.60 1.1 2-1
14 14 Toma Todo 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Peekacho 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Eskenforit 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Namesake 8.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Eisenstaedt 12.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 The Heat Is On 20.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Make Noise 30.00 8.9 17-1
12 12 Georgia Deputy 30.00 10.8 20-1
13 13 Go for Sherrie 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Egomaniac 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Stud Puppy 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Generator 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Seas of Normandy 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Permafrost 3.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Golden Bandit 3.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Itwasthisbig 2.50 3.1 6-1
2 2 Rachel’s Caper 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Gone Again 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Neighbor 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Runningforcash 20.00 7 13-1
7 7 Hyper Speed 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Big Country 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Coach Adams 1.40 3 6-1
1 1 Gold Buckle 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Twitty City 20.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Chapel Barn 4.50 5.1 10-1
8 8 Heza Wild Ride 30.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Hanks 10.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Mark the Moose 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Little Demon 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Impressor 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Gucci Boy 4.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Eternally Grateful 3.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Lundberg 5.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Charlie Whiskey 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Into It 8.00 5 9-1
2 2 Vigano 6.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Malorie’s Big Boy 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Reeled In 8.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Unbowed 15.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Always Angels 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Fee 4.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Unifying 2.00 3 6-1
2 2 Empire of My Own 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Ring Twice 20.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Dawny 2.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Cupids Crush 8.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Crypto Mo 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Macho Villa 0 0-1
1 1 Lark’s Mischief 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Missin Hollywood 8.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Macho Villa 6.00 5 9-1
2 2 April Fools Andy 20.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Millers Rite 30.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Shouldaboughtdabar 15.00 8.6 16-1
4 4 Komorebino Omoide (JPN) 4.50 8.9 17-1
6 6 Saline River 3.50 9 17-1
9 9 Dr Vinnie Boombatz 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Rainbow S.) – Rainbow S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 King Peanut 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bohemian Bo 10.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Midnight Taxes 1.40 2.3 4-1
1 1 Chupapi Munyayo 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Choctaw Zip 15.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Stuck N Snow 6.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Debater 30.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Huey Duey 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Talladega 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Long Crow 20.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 All West 1.80 1.8 3-1
2 2 Hern 2.50 2 4-1
6 6 The Skipper Too 3.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Ben Diesel 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Bellamys Roan 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Jewelstown 30.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Back Beat 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Rainbow Miss S.) – Rainbow Miss S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bennykayandsuzytoo 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Summorya 4.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Betty Jo 20.00 2.2 4-1
12 12 Lassie My Girl 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Ms Carroll County 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 She’s Storming 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Fly Like the Wind 12.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Sassy Lass 12.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Doughty 20.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Count It All Joy 30.00 10.2 19-1
10 10 Unbearable 30.00 11.4 22-1
8 8 Mozingo 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Wobberjod 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Home Base 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Full Impact 4.50 4 7-1
8 8 Classic King 12.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Pop’s Biscuit 15.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Firery Tale 5.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Tillis 8.00 9 17-1
4 4 African Warrior 30.00 9.5 18-1
12 12 Baker’s Man 30.00 10.6 20-1
1 1 Dilettante 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Town Champ 3.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Meet Joe 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.