Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 26, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Memes 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Bourbon On Fire 6.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Dancin Rocket 4.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Motown Collection 30.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 My Brother Mike 20.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Shady Daredevil 3.50 5.2 10-1
3 3 Secret Honor 12.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Cadillac Cowboy 20.00 6.2 12-1
14 14 Outlaw Run 30.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 More Money Mo 30.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Dalton’s Rutrow 12.00 10.7 20-1
8 8 Light Horse Harry 30.00 12.3 23-1
5 5 Amazing Success 30.00 13.1 25-1
13 13 Nacho Chrome 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Motown Music 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Antigravity 3.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Get Back Goldie 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 City Legend 5.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Bizzy Legs 10.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Beaver Hat 4.50 8.3 16-1
7 7 Home Visit 8.00 8.5 16-1
1 1 Make Noise 6.00 9 17-1
4 4 Colosi 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Humor Me Now 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Commander Rex 12.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Runningforcash 6.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Levy 4.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Colonel Barton 10.00 7 13-1
13 13 Vincenzino 20.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Assumption 20.00 8.4 16-1
11 11 Legendary Lore 3.50 8.5 16-1
7 7 Heir to Greatness 8.00 9.4 18-1
3 3 Fetchs Brahm 30.00 10.5 20-1
2 2 Howl Yeah 20.00 10.8 20-1
12 12 Unstable Prince 15.00 11.1 21-1
14 14 Point Blank 30.00 13.3 25-1
10 10 Traffic Boss 20.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Blue Squall 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Queen Clancy 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Feelin My Oats 20.00 4 7-1
9 9 Lemon Muffin 2.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Generous Lover 3.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Hurricane Fire 15.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Callin for Dollars 30.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Bellaju 4.50 7.3 14-1
7 7 Popperina 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Equilove (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Awesome View 4.50 3.9 7-1
13 13 Koala 30.00 4 8-1
5 5 Mia Baby 15.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Spoiled Rotten 20.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Scarlet Position 10.00 9 17-1
4 4 Essential Business 1.60 9 17-1
1 1 Lichita 12.00 9.1 17-1
2 2 Ball Gown 4.00 9.8 19-1
12 12 Chasing Shadows 30.00 10 19-1
11 11 Derby Day Lassie 30.00 11 21-1
10 10 Taking Charge Desi 6.00 11.7 22-1
3 3 Neversaynoletsgo 15.00 11.8 22-1
8 8 Chaparrita 20.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 God’s Country 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Empyreal Shadow 20.00 3.6 7-1
14 14 Hayahlookatme 20.00 10.6 20-1
3 3 Burlsworth 6.00 11.1 21-1
10 10 Ryno Wrecker 3.00 11.2 21-1
4 4 Devils Fork 15.00 11.3 21-1
11 11 Big Andy Mort 12.00 12.4 23-1
12 12 Macho Striker 15.00 12.6 24-1
1 1 Hit Scene 2.50 12.8 24-1
13 13 Welcometoarkansas 20.00 13.1 25-1
6 6 It’s a Rainy Day 30.00 13.4 25-1
5 5 Yeagers Strategy 15.00 13.6 26-1
2 2 All Green Lights 15.00 13.9 26-1
8 8 Haulin Ice 10.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Invariably 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Must Be Love 2.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Tungsten 20.00 3.5 7-1
13 13 Cartel Queen 3.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Roman Giant 12.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Mister Sharpie 4.50 5.5 10-1
9 9 Warhorse West 20.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Mo Choctaw 30.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Hallow Point 30.00 10.3 20-1
8 8 Stellar Tap 3.00 10.6 20-1
2 2 Chelsea Dagger 15.00 10.9 21-1
14 14 Chisholm Trail 20.00 11.9 23-1
12 12 Galactic Empire 20.00 13.6 26-1
7 7 Rackataptap 8.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 When I Look At You 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Spiritual Lady 3.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Happy N Smiling 4.50 6.1 12-1
12 12 No Pay No Hay 20.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 She’s Not a Joke 20.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Wise Miss 5.00 9.1 17-1
3 3 The Big Calhouna 15.00 10.2 19-1
11 11 All Things Go 8.00 10.5 20-1
5 5 Bent Halo 15.00 10.5 20-1
8 8 Catholic Sue 30.00 10.7 20-1
10 10 Safecracker Sue 50.00 11.8 22-1
7 7 Intrusion 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Happy Is a Choice 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Plausible Denile 15.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Bourbon Bash 1.80 1.3 2-1
9 9 Media Mogul 20.00 1.4 3-1
12 12 Halmstad 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Distorted Pro 6.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 B Minor 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Ready Shoes 30.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Wicked Again 5.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Afleet Sky 30.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Flying Houdini 50.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Lips Say Bliss 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Full Screen 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Escapologist 5.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 U. S. Army 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Trident Hit 20.00 2 4-1
9 9 Alejandro 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Winnemac Avenue 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Notary 3.50 4.2 8-1
13 13 Logical Myth 12.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Armagnac 20.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Ethical Judgement 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Lucky Boss 12.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Ardanwood 15.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Uninvited Guest 20.00 7.2 14-1
Ballroom Prince 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.