Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 17, 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 My Cajun Lady 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Byzantine 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Minnie’s Ready 4.50 4 8-1
5 5 She Be Sheehan 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Texas Twinkies 3.50 5.7 11-1
7 7 Cupid’s Music 8.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Highly Creative 6.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Humor Me Now 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Ben Dreaming 1.80 4.1 8-1
4 4 Ain’t That a Kick 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Philharmonic 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Zap Motion 15.00 5.6 10-1
6 6 Star Nation 10.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Assumption 15.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Runningforcash 4.50 8.8 17-1
1 1 Sir 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 K’antheia 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Going the Distance 2.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Union Dame 15.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Bodi Odi 20.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Legally Lucky 4.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Popperina 8.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 True Emotion 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Candy Coop 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Kamikaze Blue 20.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Adiva 4.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Mamba Out 5.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Graceful Moon 30.00 5 10-1
4 4 Accelerating Babe 20.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Oh My Gawd 1.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Smokin Motion 20.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Callin for Dollars 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Boat Song 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Olliemeister 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Kingdom 3.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Huntsville 10.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 A La Carte 2.50 4.3 8-1
8 8 Fan the Fire 5.00 5 9-1
7 7 Raven’s Nest 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Summer in Malibu 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Pass Line 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lat Long 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 No Judgment 15.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Give Me a Reason 1.80 3.3 6-1
1 1 Justifiably So 30.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Geno’s Myth 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Common Defense 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Masmak 4.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Left Tackle 5.00 5.4 10-1
Lat Long 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Shacks Way 10.00 1 2-1
13 13 Mister Sharpie 4.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Efficiency 2.50 6.6 12-1
2 2 Citrus Bay 30.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Easy Big Boy 30.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Gold Baron 15.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Good Scout 3.00 9.1 17-1
7 7 Marvelous Thunder 15.00 9.6 18-1
14 14 He’s a Bomb 12.00 10.3 19-1
5 5 Under the Gun 3.50 10.7 20-1
1 1 Del Moon 20.00 12.5 24-1
6 6 Holding Pattern 15.00 12.8 24-1
8 8 Malibu S S 10.00 13 25-1
9 9 Bella’s Prayer 30.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Xtreme Diva 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Saratoga Secret 5.00 3 6-1
6 6 Illusive Star 15.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Tortuga Island 12.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Edistrudis 15.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Cheeky Gal 6.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Divine Gal 8.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Ready for Trouble 15.00 8.5 16-1
4 4 Coastal Invasion 1.40 8.8 17-1
3 3 Feisty Mitole 8.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Ten Days Later 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Can’t Hush This 10.00 1.4 3-1
13 13 Take the Charge 20.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Harleezy 30.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Bizzy Legs 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Winnemac Avenue 2.50 5.9 11-1
11 11 Elusive Target 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Right Tone 12.00 7 13-1
2 2 O P Firecracker 4.00 7.2 14-1
14 14 Big Hat Willie 10.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Tejas 15.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Dinner At Crumpies 30.00 10.3 19-1
1 1 Namesake 20.00 10.9 21-1
5 5 J J’s Joker 12.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Macho Ronnie 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Where’s Randy 3.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Choctaw Zip 5.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Ready Shoes 30.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Hamazing Wisdom 10.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Black Apple 20.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Afleet Sky 20.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Table Money 20.00 9.1 17-1
2 2 Topf Road Rules 10.00 9.2 17-1
6 6 Classy Socks 6.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Courtney Fay 12.00 9.8 19-1
12 12 Jacks Spring Break 10.00 10.5 20-1
9 9 Jim Ned 4.00 13.4 25-1
13 13 Implicator 3.50 14 26-1

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.