Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 6, 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
1 1 Eternally Grateful 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Topf Road Rules 4.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Pittsburgh 8.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Vying Edge 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Mr Creed 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Immoral 5.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Abundant 5.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Family Tradition 4.50 7.1 13-1
6 6 Bigtime Tegridy 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Mo’s Mojo 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Full Impact 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Principe Guilherme 10.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Pop’s Biscuit 20.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Town Champ 4.00 3 6-1
1 1 Ginsburned 12.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Lookin High 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Signofthecross 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Released 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Ribbons and Medals 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Sahm Tequila 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bettys Cash 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Midnight Taxes 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Data Storm 5.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 You Vee Cee 2.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Reef’s Destiny 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Classy Socks 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Chupapi Munyayo 15.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Afleet Sky 20.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Al’s Romeo 8.00 7 13-1
10 10 Eurobeliever 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Eastside Cool 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Pats Property 6.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Presidential 5.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Tonka Warrior 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Rated R Superstar 3.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Royal Act 2.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Out Run’m 20.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Lykan 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Big Bad Diva 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Runnin’ Block 0 0-1
2 2 Chicago’s Gray 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Huey Duey 6.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Guarded 10.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Procharger 20.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Rudiano 5.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Pikachu 15.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Runnin’ Block 6.00 3 6-1
11 11 Four Dice 15.00 3 6-1
12 12 Racing in My Heart 30.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Madmartigan 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Fridaynightsoldier 4.50 4.7 9-1
8 8 Ring Bearer 30.00 6.7 13-1
14 14 Sheriff C J 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Tapit Twice 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Smooth Scat 8.00 1 2-1
14 14 Miri a Coincidence 30.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 My Noah 1.80 3 6-1
2 2 Reup 20.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Westheimer Street 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Ottoman Empire 2.50 5.1 10-1
8 8 Koselio 15.00 5.2 10-1
13 13 Storm Approaching 8.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Traffic Control 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Krusin Rocket 20.00 7 13-1
10 10 Make Your Destiny 30.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Pepperonikid 15.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Super Geek 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Shakedown Street 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bohemian Bo 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Macho Rocco 15.00 1.9 3-1
2 2 Peace Dog 1.80 2.1 4-1
4 4 Citrus Bay 3.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Table Money 30.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Partyinthestreets 15.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Kinfolk 20.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Botany 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Where’s Randy 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 W W Scout’s Honor 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Lamutanaatty 3.50 2.2 4-1
14 14 Exxel 15.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Big Nick 30.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Shady Empire 3.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 American Outlaw 4.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Spend Benjamins 12.00 5 10-1
6 6 Ultimate 6.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Ship It Red 20.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Rum ‘n Tonic 12.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Super Constitution 30.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 No Trust 50.00 11.4 22-1
13 13 Trashtalkinyankee 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Macho Ronnie 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Lake Hamilton S.) – Lake Hamilton S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Skelly 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Edge to Edge 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Morello 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Tut’s Revenge 4.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Walker’s Win 15.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Joe Frazier 4.50 6.9 13-1
6 6 Sir Wellington 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Auto Glide 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Night Effect 2.00 1.1 2-1
12 12 Golden Bandit 12.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Tahoe Run 6.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Ransam Paynter 30.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Soybean Man 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Tejas 8.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Midnight Pranks 5.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Saline River 12.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Shouldaboughtdabar 30.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Empyreal Shadow 30.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Violent River 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Arkansas Breeders’ Championship S.) – Arkansas Breeders’ Championship S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Man in the Can 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Willow Creek Road 15.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 King Peanut 8.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Gar Hole 4.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Navy Seal 5.00 6 11-1
4 4 Mahomey 8.00 9.2 17-1
8 8 One Ten Stadium 4.50 9.3 17-1
3 3 Dinner At Crumpies 50.00 9.6 18-1
2 2 Bandit Point 12.00 9.9 19-1
10 10 Skyped 30.00 11.2 21-1
12 12 Allo Enry 30.00 12.4 23-1
9 9 More Than Blessed 20.00 12.9 24-1
1 1 Big Success 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Promising Shoes 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Polterer 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Gold Buckle 30.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Hellorhighwater 1.60 1.9 4-1
3 3 Tiger Moon 2.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Mulberry Street 20.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Nepal Up 12.00 4.4 8-1
13 13 Generator 30.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Moliere 30.00 6 11-1
12 12 Back Beat 30.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Backgate Red 30.00 8.4 16-1
2 2 Fetchs Brahm 50.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 California Swing 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Driven One 10.00 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.