Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 19, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Nyquick 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Mount Craig 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Ben Franklin 1.60 2.8 5-1
5 5 Crossing 15.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Vigano 20.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Game Keeper 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Artwell 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Heritage Park 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Blame J D 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Hightail Cowboy 3.50 1.7 3-1
11 11 Campisi 4.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Promising Shoes 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Holding Pattern 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Traffic Control 5.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Citrus Bay 20.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Reef’s Destiny 15.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Stomping Hotrod 20.00 8.2 15-1
8 8 Rosie’s Boy 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Summer in Aiken 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Quebrancho 2.50 3.6 7-1
12 12 Midnight Til Dawn 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Big Tap 10.00 6 11-1
3 3 Lucky Is My Name 30.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Master of the Nite 15.00 7 13-1
9 9 Prince Is My Boy 30.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 County Judge 15.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Golden Plate 3.50 8.8 17-1
7 7 Notorious Sixohtwo 3.00 9.9 19-1
11 11 Hexcel 50.00 11.3 21-1
4 4 Capital Cause 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Humor Me Now 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Commander Rex 15.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Calrissian 5.00 4 7-1
3 3 Levy 3.50 4.7 9-1
10 10 Colonel Barton 10.00 5.1 10-1
12 12 Runningforcash 6.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Assumption 30.00 8.8 17-1
11 11 Heir to Greatness 8.00 9 17-1
13 13 Legendary Lore 6.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Unstable Prince 15.00 9.6 18-1
4 4 Fetchs Brahm 30.00 10.6 20-1
2 2 Howl Yeah 20.00 10.7 20-1
14 14 Point Blank 30.00 13.8 26-1
5 5 Traffic Boss 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Motown Collection 30.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bourbon On Fire 10.00 1.1 2-1
13 13 Memes 1.40 1.8 3-1
1 1 Dancin Rocket 2.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 My Brother Mike 20.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Third Watch 4.50 6.1 12-1
2 2 Scott City 20.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Shady Daredevil 4.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 More Money Mo 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Dalton’s Rutrow 3.50 10 19-1
9 9 Stillbilly 12.00 11.2 21-1
3 3 Light Horse Harry 30.00 11.5 22-1
11 11 Preacher’s Kid 15.00 13.4 25-1
10 10 Amazing Success 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Good Scout 6.00 1 2-1
14 14 Midnight Special 2.50 1.2 2-1
13 13 Invariably 20.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Alvaaro 2.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Baby Boomer 4.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 Home Visit 10.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Wellman 20.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Mystery Man 12.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Mister Sharpie 15.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 D Two 20.00 9 17-1
12 12 Martini Blu 8.00 11.7 22-1
9 9 Awesome Family 30.00 13.5 25-1
8 8 Bella’s Prayer 50.00 13.6 26-1
2 2 Populist 3.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Infiltrator 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Arollercoasterride 15.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Fightertown 4.50 6.9 13-1
2 2 Deep State 20.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Long Crow 8.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 City of Clouds 12.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 El Franco 4.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Caballo Feliz 12.00 10.2 19-1
10 10 Super Constitution 15.00 10.4 20-1
8 8 Phantom Ride 12.00 10.6 20-1
9 9 Zap Motion 5.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Happy Is a Choice 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Halmstad 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Plausible Denile 15.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Bourbon Bash 1.40 2.8 5-1
6 6 Wicked Again 5.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Funny Uncle 20.00 5 10-1
8 8 Flying Houdini 30.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Afleet Sky 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Code Five 6.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Spiritual Lady 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 When I Look At You 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 No Pay No Hay 30.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Happy N Smiling 4.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Safecracker Sue 30.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Wise Miss 6.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 The Big Calhouna 15.00 8 15-1
9 9 Bent Halo 8.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Catholic Sue 30.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 West Coast Harbor 12.00 10 19-1

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.