Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Monday, January 1, 2024

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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Shezz Koldazice 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Enchanted Nile 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 One More Kelly 15.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Dear Lady 1.80 1.7 3-1
2 2 Stoic Luna 3.50 2 4-1
4 4 Big Bad Diva 15.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Sunny Isle Beach 10.00 3.2 6-1
Dear Lady 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Atta Party 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Lochmoor 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Classy Socks 15.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Ready Shoes 15.00 5 9-1
10 10 Holding Pattern 30.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Macho Ronnie 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Twisted Dixie 5.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Blame J D 12.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Reef’s Destiny 12.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Mahomey 3.50 7.5 14-1
5 5 Macho Rocco 15.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Stomping Hotrod 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 No Pay No Hay 2.50 1 2-1
14 14 Miesha 20.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Big Bolt 4.00 4 8-1
2 2 Erumpent 20.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Global Risk 8.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Miss Escapade 8.00 7.7 14-1
8 8 Gogo Bobbyjo 15.00 7.9 15-1
13 13 Marco Sunset 5.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Babas Gal 30.00 9.3 18-1
1 1 Raetastic 30.00 10.7 20-1
6 6 Catty Cruise 10.00 10.8 20-1
3 3 Angelic Vision 20.00 11.1 21-1
4 4 Lastchancesaloon 3.50 12 23-1
11 11 De De’s Bird 50.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Stud Lovin 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Permafrost 15.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Asset Basis 20.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Smackzilla 20.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Kentucky Bourbon 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Mahoney Road 10.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Quick Buck 6.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Contrabandista 20.00 6 11-1
6 6 Vale 3.50 7.4 14-1
3 3 Bigtime Tegridy 20.00 8.2 16-1
11 11 Unstable Prince 30.00 9 17-1
10 10 Master of Arms 4.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 I’m Crenshaw 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Royal Act 1.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 That Khenny 20.00 4 8-1
5 5 What a Country 2.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Chisholm Trail 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Turn On the Magic 6.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Mulberry Street 15.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Georgia Deputy 30.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Major Contender 30.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Drewpower 12.00 9.8 19-1
9 9 Nomoremrniceguy 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Wings From Above 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cartel Queen 20.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Our Bet 30.00 2 4-1
4 4 Sister Kisses 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Sweet Nellie 20.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 The Princess Says 12.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Hartley 8.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Vow 4.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Punchy Girl 4.50 5 10-1
9 9 Singing Emma 12.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Sea Pearl 3.00 6 11-1
8 8 Shell Shock 6.00 6.1 12-1
Sweet Nellie 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Honest Opinion 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Crusading 2.50 3.6 7-1
10 10 Maximus Magic 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Pet Sounds 4.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Rivetage 5.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Higginsville 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Golden Plate 20.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Patriot Hills 15.00 8 15-1
9 9 Quebrancho 20.00 8 15-1
11 11 Coastal Brink 12.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Smackover Lime 30.00 9 17-1
12 12 Express Cruiser 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Gunflash 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Mister Iceman 15.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Happy Is a Choice 20.00 5 9-1
12 12 Hey Eugene 20.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Tirico 10.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Plausible Denile 5.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Sinner’s Sin 6.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Bettys Cash 30.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 Midnight Majesty 20.00 10.2 19-1
2 2 W W Scout’s Honor 4.50 11.1 21-1
13 13 Tee Burns 4.50 11.8 22-1
3 3 Bourbon Bash 3.00 11.9 23-1
1 1 Underhill’s Tab 3.50 12.3 23-1
7 7 Circle Back Jack 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Smarty Jones S.) – Smarty Jones S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lagynos 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gettysburg Address 3.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Informed Patriot 8.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Catching Freedom 4.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Mystik Dan 5.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Fidget 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Mo Winning 20.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Just Steel 1.80 6.1 12-1
8 8 Chaperone 30.00 6.8 13-1
Mystik Dan 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Time Andbeyond 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Sky Raven 30.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Bradford 3.50 4.6 9-1
6 6 Moneystrike 20.00 5.8 11-1
14 14 Macho Striker 8.00 6.1 11-1
11 11 Hard Luck Henry 30.00 8.2 15-1
12 12 Secret Strategy 12.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Hess 5.00 8.9 17-1
3 3 Our Heavenly Gift 15.00 9 17-1
9 9 Outlaw Run 30.00 10.6 20-1
8 8 Welcometoarkansas 30.00 11.5 22-1
13 13 Secret Honor 20.00 11.6 22-1
10 10 God’s Country 3.00 12.7 24-1
5 5 Task 12.00 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.