Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 12, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Adios Muchachas 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 January Jubilee 10.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Almond Fudge 2.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Caleb’s Bella 15.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Marco Sunset 3.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Stealthespotlight 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Subway Susie 4.50 4.8 9-1
5 5 Chip Shortage 3.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Strickland 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Dario 15.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Mr Works 3.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Young Jonesboro 12.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Xkuz 20.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Smackover Lime 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Seeking Chrome 15.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Eight Straight 12.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Secret Honor 8.00 5 10-1
11 11 Tommy Tri 30.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Lucky Super Nova 30.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Doc Higgins 4.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Missy Piggy 20.00 1 2-1
8 8 Oh My Gawd 4.50 3.9 7-1
2 2 Minnie’s Ready 15.00 4 8-1
10 10 Always Smiling 1.60 5.2 10-1
4 4 Tiz Sweet Candy 20.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Ghost Bayou 10.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Sammies Samurai 6.00 7 13-1
9 9 My Cajun Lady 3.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Byzantine 12.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Cupid’s Music 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mr. Cougar 30.00 1 2-1
6 6 Star Nation 15.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Desert Wolf 2.50 5.7 11-1
10 10 Chrome Run 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Jewelstown 4.50 6.6 12-1
2 2 Ain’t That a Kick 20.00 7.6 14-1
12 12 Boogie Bode 8.00 9.2 17-1
5 5 Asset Basis 12.00 9.7 18-1
1 1 Fight’n Ready 3.00 10.1 19-1
7 7 My Brother Keith 10.00 10.1 19-1
13 13 Calrissian 15.00 12 23-1
11 11 Vincenzino 12.00 12.4 24-1
9 9 Life On the Nile 10.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Yaqui Valley 4.00 1 2-1
14 14 Ryno Wrecker 3.50 8.8 17-1
7 7 Unnecessary Tricks 15.00 10.9 21-1
6 6 Rocket Sanders 15.00 12.2 23-1
1 1 Twenty to Park 5.00 12.3 23-1
10 10 Beraberabera 20.00 12.6 24-1
3 3 Get Away With It 30.00 12.7 24-1
8 8 Palmetto Devil 4.50 13.1 25-1
9 9 Patton’s Tizzy 2.00 13.2 25-1
13 13 Haulin Ice 15.00 13.2 25-1
12 12 Jimmy 15.00 13.3 25-1
4 4 Bo Nugget 30.00 13.5 26-1
5 5 Strato 12.00 13.6 26-1
11 11 Gentle Ben 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 American Band 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 She’s Bulletproof 8.00 2.5 5-1
12 12 Princedreamcess 2.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 Musicmansandy 15.00 6 11-1
10 10 La V. 6.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Bug a Boo 30.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Halaga 4.50 8.5 16-1
4 4 Lacey Boss 20.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Diva Treva 30.00 9.7 18-1
11 11 Keepmeinthe Moment 20.00 9.8 19-1
13 13 Love of My Heart 6.00 10 19-1
7 7 Pattern Bet 10.00 10.8 20-1
9 9 Missyintomischief 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Theresasilverlinin 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 House of Magic 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Ribbonsinherhair 15.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Shanghai Express 30.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Pillbox 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Punchy Girl 12.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Hartley 15.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Going the Distance 3.50 5.7 11-1
2 2 St. Benedicts Prep 4.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Twirling Tigress 20.00 6 11-1
3 3 Insightful Miss 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 My Dams Atitude 30.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Roc’s Princess 12.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Time for Trouble 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Strava 6.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Frosted Departure 1.20 4.6 9-1
4 4 Accidental Hero 20.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Santos Dumont 6.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Buck Moon 15.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Dash Attack 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Commandperformance 5.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Heywoods Beach 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 My Favorite Girl 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Princess Is Olivia 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Honor Cat 1.60 2 4-1
2 2 Scenic Beauty 30.00 2 4-1
3 3 Business as Usual 4.50 2.4 4-1
11 11 Lite It Up Louie 15.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Chica Arma 15.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Peppers Girlfriend 20.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Pace’s Two Sense 8.00 10.2 19-1
6 6 What’s Her Number 10.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 Contour 15.00 11 21-1

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.