Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 5, 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
2 2 J. E.’s Handmedown 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 Heritage Park 1.60 1.6 3-1
4 4 Ojitos 10.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Obviously Too 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Hightail Cowboy 3.50 6.9 13-1
3 3 J’s Little Man 30.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 The Heat Is On 4.50 8 15-1
9 9 Stomping Hotrod 10.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 African Warrior 15.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Morning Drive 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Funtimegirl 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dare Me 0.80 1.3 2-1
1 1 Smarty’s Angel 20.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Abby the Bull Dawg 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Courageous Cappen 4.50 4.4 8-1
10 10 Guest in My Heart 30.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Go Go Go 20.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Kitiara 5.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Cadillac Lady 20.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Unbearable 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Vegas Blue 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Star Pose 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Bayshore Foxes 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Tribal Spirit 8.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Sammies Samurai 2.50 6.3 12-1
2 2 Graydawn Day 12.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Molise 10.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Bidofhoney 4.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Accidental Hero 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Uncle Berley 4.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Carnivore 1.40 2.5 5-1
6 6 Get Through 4.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Schmooze 10.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Mendelssohn Joy 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Bread Winner 15.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Family Tradition 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Bigtime Tegridy 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Make Your Destiny 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Kissofthenile 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Aux Arcs 2.50 1.7 3-1
12 12 Lake Hamilton 15.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Traffic Boss 6.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Water to Wine 30.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Loud Boy 12.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Falconite 8.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Singing Groom 3.50 7.7 14-1
6 6 Daboogeyman 20.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Ike Wazowski 5.00 9 17-1
3 3 My Kinda Teton 30.00 9.3 18-1
10 10 Moneystrike 30.00 11.7 22-1
13 13 Rockets Afleet 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Paid Double 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Albizu 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Whelen Springs 15.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Cairama 2.50 3 6-1
1 1 Major General 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Vulcan 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Deflater 30.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Fore Left 3.50 5.8 11-1
7 7 Nate’s Way 30.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 W W Scout’s Honor 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Toma Todo 12.00 1 2-1
1A 13 Jolly Tommy 2.50 1.7 3-1
1 2 Liars Club 2.50 4 7-1
2 1 Make Noise 5.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Atta Party 6.00 6 11-1
5 5 Major Kong 8.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Higher Authority 4.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Georgia Deputy 30.00 8.2 16-1
10 10 Zoffa 10.00 9.5 18-1
12 12 Flowers for Lisa 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Egomaniac 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Generator 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Westover 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Manta Rey 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Komorebino Omoide (JPN) 2.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Zambezi 1.80 6.6 12-1
3 3 Millers Rite 30.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 April Fools Andy 6.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Tulsan 15.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Congrats On Fifty 15.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Debater 15.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Mr Puk 20.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Lakeside Rumble 30.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Cravensworth 20.00 9.7 18-1
5 5 Husker Butch 20.00 10.7 20-1
13 13 Millcreek Road 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Unifying 2.00 1 2-1
12 12 Fee 8.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Thunders Rocknroll 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Always Angels 5.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Blame Day 3.50 4.3 8-1
9 9 Sunset Paynter 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Twirling Tigress 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Gracie Diamond 20.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Ribbonsinherhair 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Alva Starr 15.00 9.7 18-1
11 11 Collected Glory 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Sweet Nellie 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Lady Dreamer 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Lake Ouachita S.) – Lake Ouachita S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mr. Wireless 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Frosted Grace 3.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Mailman Money 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Ain’t Life Grand 12.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Icarus 30.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Great Escape 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Forza Di Oro 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Joe Frazier 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Perfect Flight 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Storm Strategy 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mr. Wully Bully 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Offshore Tithe 4.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Itwasthisbig 2.00 4.9 9-1
13 13 Shady Star 8.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Royal Air Force 12.00 6 11-1
2 2 Howl Yeah 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Rosie’s Boy 50.00 7 13-1
10 10 Boliver 4.50 7.2 14-1
3 3 More Money Mo 30.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Sacrament 50.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 R R Empire 30.00 9.9 19-1
12 12 Strickland 20.00 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.