Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 31, 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
2 2 Tanya Showers 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Blue Squall 1.60 2.3 4-1
8 8 Lemon Muffin 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Bold Appeal 5.00 5 9-1
3 3 Brownie Bay 15.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Foxy Zorra 12.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Happy N Smiling 8.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Lady Driller 15.00 7.1 13-1
Tanya Showers 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Hush It Honey 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Risky Spirit 20.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Hayek 15.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Mo Sense 12.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Ready for Trouble 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Tortuga Island 10.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Hittin My Stride 3.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Dancing Nancy 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Subway Susie 30.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Our Keepsake 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 January Jubilee 8.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Spiritual Lady 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Pleasingly 6.00 2.4 5-1
13 13 Miss Jeopardy 1.40 2.7 5-1
10 10 Idalou 8.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Creditor 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Eye Shadow 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Gogo Bobbyjo 20.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Gi Gis Map 20.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Bent Halo 10.00 10.7 20-1
7 7 Amoureux 4.50 10.9 21-1
9 9 Palace Drive 12.00 11.1 21-1
14 14 That’s About It 30.00 11.7 22-1
8 8 Boogie On 30.00 11.9 22-1
3 3 Red Volta 15.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Sky Raven 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Principal Anita 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Sthenic 1.60 8.1 15-1
3 3 Sunnyandseventy 15.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 No Coincidences 4.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Kantirun 15.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Linnie Mae 4.50 10 19-1
12 12 Cosmic Chic 8.00 10.5 20-1
1 1 Lady Woopig 20.00 10.5 20-1
5 5 Mo Hopeful 30.00 10.6 20-1
2 2 Exhi Lil Darlin 20.00 11.4 22-1
4 4 Breakfastrun 20.00 12.1 23-1
14 14 First Diamond 20.00 12.3 23-1
6 6 Texas Sequoia 12.00 13 25-1
Sthenic 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Linebacker 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Top of the Street 12.00 2 4-1
4 4 Gotta Have Dreams 20.00 3 6-1
13 13 Pet Sounds 12.00 4 8-1
5 5 Famous Final Scene 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Mohawk River 3.50 5 9-1
12 12 Daily Grind 30.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Box Office 8.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Gold Search 30.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 J J’s Ranger 8.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Will Take It 30.00 10.1 19-1
2 2 Imperial Gun 4.50 10.5 20-1
14 14 Mirage 15.00 11.6 22-1
8 8 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 10.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Rocketeightyeight 20.00 1 2-1
4 4 Chun Money 4.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 El Encanto 15.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Nullify 20.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Wreck It 50.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 First Bid 20.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Irish Ransom 20.00 7.3 14-1
14 14 Mr Fillip 12.00 10.3 20-1
8 8 Go Captain 3.00 10.8 20-1
11 11 Time for Truth 8.00 11 21-1
3 3 Guarani 2.50 11.4 21-1
13 13 Special Dispatch 10.00 12.3 23-1
12 12 Henro 5.00 13.9 26-1
5 5 Shattuck 12.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Renaissance S.) – Renaissance S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Booth 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tejon Pass 4.50 1.1 2-1
4 4 Normandy Hero 2.50 3.3 6-1
7 7 Frost Free 30.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Valentine Candy 1.60 4.6 9-1
1 1 Googol Joke 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 General Shipman 20.00 5.3 10-1
Valentine Candy 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lightline 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Andy’s Candy 12.00 2.6 5-1
14 14 Searcy 10.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Willy D’s 12.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Mikealicious 15.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Northern Flame 3.50 5 9-1
3 3 Pappy’s Revenge 30.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Judge McBee 50.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Market Street 15.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Gabarra 30.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Holus Bolus 30.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Gewurztraminer 20.00 12.7 24-1
8 8 Carbone 1.80 13.6 26-1
13 13 Mo Winning 15.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Year’s End S.) – Year’s End S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Denim and Pearls 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Asternia 20.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Tapit Jenallie 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Neom Beach 5.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Ice Cold 3.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Pula 20.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Floating Beauty 6.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lost Love 20.00 1 2-1
12 12 Enigmatic 2.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Extremely Gruntled 5.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Little Jamie 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Amy Z 15.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Girl Collected 30.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Happy Talk 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Babe in the Woods 50.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Ava’s Look 20.00 11.1 21-1
10 10 Lilms Constitution 30.00 11.2 21-1
11 11 In Just My Heels 20.00 11.4 22-1
6 6 Pun Intended 2.00 11.9 22-1
13 13 Peppers Girlfriend 30.00 13 25-1

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.