Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 16, 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 Chanisa 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Crown Thirty 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 House of Magic 2.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 D’oro Street 3.00 4 8-1
8 8 The Girl in Red 15.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Our Keepsake 4.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Pioneer Parade 15.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Key to Success 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Summer of Mischief 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Always Smiling 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 Risky Spirit 20.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Sammies Samurai 4.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Coromandel 30.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Mamba Out 12.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Pat’s Gal 20.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Tiz Sweet Candy 30.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Byzantine 10.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Cupid’s Music 30.00 9.2 17-1
4 4 Wreaking Havoc 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Thorn Crown 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Miri a Coincidence 0 0-1
11 11 Communication Memo 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Speitful Sam 10.00 2 4-1
2 2 Twisted Dixie 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Forsaken 3.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Mister Sharpie 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Invariably 5.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Miri a Coincidence 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Roman Giant 20.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Easy Big Boy 20.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Reup 20.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 Chelsea Dagger 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cost Basis 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Good Heart 12.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Double Tuff 8.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Slam Dunk Sermon 5.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Violent Gigi 20.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Under the Gun 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Wellman 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Black Storm 20.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Populist 2.50 6.5 12-1
11 11 Press Snooze 20.00 8 15-1
5 5 Alpine Thunder 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Adiva 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Jubilant Joanie 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Beautiful and Bold 4.50 3.7 7-1
1 1 Wildwood Enough 12.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Chip Shortage 12.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Kitiara 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 My Cajun Lady 2.50 7.8 15-1
8 8 Charlottes Way 20.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Missy Piggy 30.00 10.5 20-1
10 10 Courageous Cappen 20.00 10.9 21-1
7 7 Betty Jo 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Guided Arrow 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Phantom Ride 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Trigger Happy 3.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Armagnac 20.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Super Constitution 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Long Crow 3.50 6.2 12-1
7 7 City of Clouds 5.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Deep State 20.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 El Franco 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Henro 0 0-1
1 1 Ride for Sul 20.00 1 2-1
8 8 Orange Diablo 2.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Top Gun Rocket 6.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 World Fair 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Braven 8.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Gonna Be All Right 4.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Henro 3.50 8.7 16-1
10 10 Major Mack 15.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Ronaldinho 8.00 9.4 18-1
2 2 Strasse 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Big Swede 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Blow Torch 12.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 I’m Wide Awake 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Junior Bug 3.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Shacks Way 20.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Burninhunkoflove 4.50 4.3 8-1
7 7 Born Flawless 4.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Eternally Grateful 5.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Shackleford Strong 6.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Chapel Barn 30.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 R Doc 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
King Russell 0 0-1
Lord Vicente (ARG) 0 0-1
3 3 Harlocap 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 B Minor 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Southern Sunset 1.40 4.5 8-1
6 6 Lord Vicente (ARG) 10.00 5 10-1
1 1 Game Keeper 8.00 5 10-1
5 5 King Russell 2.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Flying Houdini 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 When I Look At You 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Wise Miss 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 What’s Her Number 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Lite It Up Louie 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Pam Pam 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Alamo 30.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Lead With Speed 2.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Just an Opinion 12.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 St. Olaf Rose 20.00 7.7 15-1
10 10 All Things Go 20.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Foxy Zorra 12.00 SCRATCH

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.