Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 9, 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
4 4 Awesome Birdie 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Tenacious Lady 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Docs Seven 3.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Spoiled Rotten 15.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Varton 4.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Mumblebee 8.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Koala 15.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Right Trappe 12.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Abby the Bull Dawg 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Penzig 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Shesasmalltowngirl 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Accelerating Babe 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Differently 5.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Sky Raven 30.00 3 6-1
11 11 Miss Analyzed 8.00 3 6-1
9 9 Paddy Gal 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Marebell 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 That’s About It 30.00 9.1 17-1
8 8 Sugar Coated 20.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Intrusion 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Baba’s Boy 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Full Authority 1.80 2.2 4-1
9 9 Wyfire 8.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Morning Snow 15.00 3 6-1
6 6 Baby Boomer 4.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Creekmore 2.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Heza Priority 15.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Mystery Man 30.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Canonize 30.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 J B’s Legacy 30.00 10.7 20-1
10 10 D Two 20.00 10.8 20-1
7 7 Awesome Family 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 State School Smart 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Violent River 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Dancin Rocket 15.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Big Andy Mort 10.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Chrome Candy 2.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 My Brother Mike 5.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Hello Mr Copeland 20.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Light Horse Harry 20.00 8.9 17-1
13 13 Fastened 6.00 10.3 19-1
6 6 Scrimshire 30.00 10.5 20-1
3 3 Cool and Cloudy 15.00 12.1 23-1
9 9 Southfork 6.00 12.7 24-1
10 10 Outlaw Run 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 King Peanut 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Willow Creek Road 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 One Ten Stadium 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Bettys Cash 10.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Man in the Can 10.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Navy Seal 10.00 8 15-1
10 10 Lochmoor 2.00 8.5 16-1
1 1 Macho Ronnie 30.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Peace Dog 8.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Mahomey 4.50 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Asymmetric 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Balsa 5.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Vale 2.50 3.7 7-1
3 3 Mahoney Road 3.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Work Order 20.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Smackzilla 15.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Boogie Bode 8.00 8.2 16-1
5 5 Raven’s Nest 15.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Bell Dozer 20.00 8.7 16-1
12 12 Bordinos 30.00 10.4 20-1
10 10 Contrabandista 30.00 10.5 20-1
9 9 Herecomestroy 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Catalina Crush 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Express Cruiser 12.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Master of Disguise 2.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Notorious Sixohtwo 8.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Perp Walk 6.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Different Flame 12.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Superhero 20.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Mischievous Max 8.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Phenomenal Dream 20.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Ask Willie 20.00 9 17-1
10 10 Golden Diversion 20.00 10.8 20-1
13 13 Storm Cat Eyes 15.00 12.1 23-1
9 9 Handsome Rascal 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Perfect Flight 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Camp David 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Stormy Pattern 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Roman Centurian 10.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Decision Maker 3.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Nullarbor 20.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Alejandro 12.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Ethical Judgement 5.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Expensive Cut 15.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Search Engine 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Masqueparade 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Hayes Strike 12.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Commandperformance 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Payne 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Osbourne 3.50 5.9 11-1
2 2 Strava 20.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 B Dawk 6.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Major Blue 4.50 9.1 17-1
10 10 Pats Property 8.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Santos Dumont 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Yaqui Valley 5.00 1 2-1
14 14 Empyreal Shadow 20.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Chez Whiz 3.50 3.7 7-1
9 9 Moneystrike 2.50 4.5 9-1
13 13 Yeagers Strategy 20.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Great Barrier 4.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Hard Luck Henry 10.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Secret Honor 12.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Sunday Spirit 12.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Streakin Deacon 15.00 10.7 20-1
3 3 Reveille Valley 20.00 12.1 23-1
2 2 Amazing Success 30.00 12.2 23-1
7 7 Sip Slowly 30.00 12.6 24-1
4 4 Devil’s Shadow 30.00 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.