Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 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
Scrimshire 0 0-1
2 2 Motown Collection 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Colonel Barton 3.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Sir Peel 4.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Singing Groom 4.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 State School Smart 3.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Eight Straight 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Scrimshire 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Preparedness 20.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Lakeside Rumble 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Natural Touch 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Blue Ember 5.00 1.8 3-1
11 11 Kava 20.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Two Bells 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 I Be Gone 12.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Presleys Turn 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Latifah 6.00 4 7-1
1 1 Moenchanted 3.50 4.3 8-1
6 6 Appealing Addie 12.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Predicting 30.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Fine by Design 15.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Rhonda Ruth 8.00 9.3 18-1
13 13 Texas Sequoia 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Tactical Express 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Payne 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sky and Sand 2.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Friar Laurence 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Stage Left 1.60 4.1 8-1
6 6 Awesome Aaron 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Cold as Hell 10.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Eli’s Promise 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Galerio 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Wartime Hero 3.00 2 4-1
8 8 Mint 15.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Baba’s Boy 15.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Colosi 20.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 City Legend 4.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 Shamayim 12.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Make Noise 20.00 6 11-1
4 4 Nate’s Attack 20.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Yak 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mansfield Tiger 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 World Fair 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Nullify 30.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Just Ask Watts 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Melt With You 5.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Major Mack 15.00 5 9-1
3 3 Chun Money 3.50 5.3 10-1
11 11 Texas Town 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Ak Sar Ben Derby 6.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Crushed It 2.50 7.3 14-1
5 5 Ask Willie 20.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 20.00 8.2 15-1
12 12 Shattuck 30.00 8.2 16-1
14 14 Irish Ransom 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Guarani 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lichita 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Royal Meghan 1.40 1.6 3-1
4 4 Hissy Missy 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Courtly 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Taking Charge Desi 8.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Awesome View 3.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Sassy Sagey 20.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Chasing Shadows 15.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Chaparrita 15.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Navagationalbeacon 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fashion Rage 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 You Little Vixen 10.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Honey Run 3.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 My Friend Amy 3.00 2.9 6-1
1 1 Little Sister Sue 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Shanghai Express 20.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Abby the Bull Dawg 15.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Demi 20.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Splenda Gail 20.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Shez Stuck Up 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Backyard Money 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Bennykayandsuzytoo 15.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Tyrona 20.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Wildwood Bye 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 Saint Sarena 15.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Margoinabubblebath 2.50 3.6 7-1
8 8 Always Angels 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Alsanah 15.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Caumsett 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Sweet Shugs 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Advent S.) – Advent S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Molly’s Town 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 General Shipman 20.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Market Street 20.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Bye Bye Liam 10.00 2.5 5-1
12 12 Willy D’s 30.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Valentine Candy 2.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Sweet Soddy J 4.50 3.9 7-1
7 7 Andy’s Candy 12.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Ceepeegee 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Drewmania 30.00 7 13-1
2 2 Frost Free 30.00 9.5 18-1
1 1 Spirit’s Mischief 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Art Queen 20.00 1 2-1
9 9 Extremely Gruntled 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Taylors Magic 15.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Amy Z 10.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Her Best Friend 10.00 4 8-1
2 2 Fantastical 5.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Catalyst 3.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 Honor Cat 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 In Good Taste 3.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Lite It Up Louie 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Scenic Beauty 30.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 In Just My Heels 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.