Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, December 29, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 K’antheia 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Hamo 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Queen Clancy 4.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Happy Happy 3.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Insensitive 2.50 6 11-1
4 4 Haunted Dream 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Rackataptap 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Awesome Family 20.00 3 6-1
3 3 Whooping Jay 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Square Deal 15.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Cabot 30.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Smokin’ Hot 3.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Invariably 12.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Mister Sharpie 3.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Morning Snow 15.00 7 13-1
2 2 Warhorse West 30.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Hooperdrivesthboat 2.50 9.5 18-1
10 10 Black Storm 12.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Galactic Empire 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Water to Wine 30.00 1 2-1
10 10 Colonel Barton 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Howl Yeah 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Whonew 30.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Partyinthestreets 4.50 6 11-1
8 8 Pepperonikid 3.00 6.4 12-1
14 14 Miri a Coincidence 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Table Money 10.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Mr. Cougar 12.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Mr. Wully Bully 30.00 9 17-1
5 5 Point Blank 30.00 9.7 18-1
11 11 Street Commander 8.00 13 25-1
12 12 Kinfolk 5.00 13.2 25-1
13 13 Forsaken 4.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mr. Benny 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 It’s a Rainy Day 15.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Chez Whiz 3.50 5.3 10-1
11 11 Hello Mr Copeland 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Reveille Valley 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Yeagers Strategy 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Cool and Cloudy 6.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Streakin Deacon 3.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Abby’s Encore 4.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 I’m an Oak 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Southfork 10.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Miss Windy Slew 30.00 1 2-1
4 4 Izeonpoint 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Haythere Jogeegirl 12.00 6.5 12-1
1A 11 Gimme Candy 6.00 6.6 12-1
1 3 Dixie Penny 6.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Scarlet Position 10.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Cost a Fortune 15.00 7.9 15-1
11 12 Mia Baby 15.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Distorted Secrets 4.00 8.4 16-1
3 2 Funtimegirl 20.00 8.4 16-1
2 1 Awesome Birdie 2.50 8.7 16-1
7 7 Spoiled Rotten 3.50 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ten Days Later 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Catdaddy 30.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Big Hat Willie 5.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Motown Music 15.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Inexorable 4.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Lucky Boss 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Hollywood Ending 2.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Affable Monarch 15.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Pledgeofallegiance 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ignitis 30.00 1 2-1
9 9 Prisoner 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Chipofftheoldblock 30.00 2 4-1
11 11 Top Gunner 12.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Eli’s Promise 30.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Don’t Wait Up 5.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Breslau 3.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 League of Legends 20.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Flags Up 12.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Radical Right 10.00 9.4 18-1
4 4 Mac Daddy Too 3.50 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lake Radio 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Slam Dunk Sermon 5.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 St Andrews 20.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Macron 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Deflater 30.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Joe Frazier 3.50 5.8 11-1
11 11 Rob the Rich 10.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Blue Kentucky 10.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Jackman 2.50 8.7 16-1
1 1 Beer Chaser 15.00 9.7 18-1
4 4 Vulcan 6.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Camp David 5.00 1 2-1
12 12 Heroic Move 3.50 4.6 9-1
5 5 Backside Buzz 15.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Manta Rey 30.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Creative Minister 2.50 5.9 11-1
2 2 Tapsasional 10.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Tahoe Run 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Greener Pastures 6.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Winters Lion 6.00 7.7 14-1
10 10 Chapel Barn 30.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Uninvited Guest 20.00 9.6 18-1
4 4 Cyclone 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Brittle and Yoo 20.00 1 2-1
13 13 Flashy Lass 3.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Let’s Duet 3.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 H. T. Xena 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Red River Magic 2.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Jubella 5.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Sicilian Grandma 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Ghaaleb’s Ranger 20.00 4.9 9-1
14 14 Magic Bubbles 8.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Makemebelieve 20.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 C. C. Harbor 30.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Windy Bay 8.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Midnightcandystorm 30.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Alsanah 30.00 6.7 13-1
Sicilian Grandma 15 28-1

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.