Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, February 25, 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
7 7 Mean Jakey 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Midnight Majesty 15.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Captain Jack 12.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Husker Butch 4.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Indulge 4.50 4.5 8-1
8 8 City of Clouds 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Forever Cool 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Pico d’Oro 3.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Brahms Image 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Colonel Barton 3.00 3.1 6-1
3 2 Kinfolk 6.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Mr. Cougar 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 6 Partyinthestreets 3.50 5.8 11-1
6 5 Pepperonikid 8.00 5.9 11-1
5 4 Water to Wine 20.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Wicked Prince 20.00 7.6 14-1
2 1 Singing Groom 8.00 9 17-1
1A 11 Madmartigan 3.50 10.4 20-1
11 12 Point Blank 30.00 10.6 20-1
10 10 Whonew 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gladriel 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Vow 6.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Sweet Nellie 30.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Chaparrita 15.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Taking Charge Desi 5.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Almost Dialed Out 3.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 Shell Shock 4.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Sweet Dynasty 30.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Navagationalbeacon 15.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Soddy Daisy 30.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Funtimegirl 15.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Dancin N Thepulpit 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Devil Vision 12.00 1 2-1
3 2 Windcracker 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 3 Wartime Hero 1.60 4 8-1
9 10 Cyclone 15.00 5.5 10-1
8 9 Mystery Mo 3.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Get Back Goldie 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Colosi 15.00 6.4 12-1
1A 6 Beaver Hat 1.60 6.4 12-1
7 8 Chapel Barn 20.00 7.8 15-1
6 7 Khozy My Boy 2.50 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 No Pay No Hay 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Art Queen 3.50 1.6 3-1
11 11 Miss Escapade 2.50 2.9 5-1
12 12 Catalina Sunrise 30.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Red Volta 20.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Wowsers 12.00 5 9-1
6 6 Rita’s Revenge 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Miesha 6.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 J J’s Joy 20.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Idalou 4.50 6.2 12-1
5 5 Opposite the Crowd 5.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Dixie Rag 15.00 6.6 13-1
13 13 Mitolemybelle 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bubby Boy 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Golden Diversion 3.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Our Heavenly Gift 12.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Hard Luck Henry 15.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Outlaw Run 20.00 1.9 4-1
12 12 Saturday Starter 4.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Preacher’s Kid 3.50 3 6-1
2 2 Boots N Bourbon 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Nacho Chrome 6.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Native Moonshine 30.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Capital Cause 10.00 6 11-1
10 10 Devil’s Shadow 30.00 8.1 15-1
14 14 Mo Moves 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Lucky Is My Name 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Midnight Taxes 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Where’s Randy 12.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Jacks Spring Break 30.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 Stuck N Snow 15.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Hightail Cowboy 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Jim Ned 10.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Afleet Sky 20.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Backgate Red 20.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Implicator 3.00 9.6 18-1
7 7 Twenty to Park 2.50 9.6 18-1
10 10 Ready Shoes 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Summonyourcourage 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Ben Franklin 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Mount Craig 12.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Crossing 15.00 2 4-1
8 8 P R Call Me Maybe 30.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Olivier 5.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Pursuit of Power 6.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Empyreal Shadow 50.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Eddie Lea 20.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Quality West 4.50 7.1 13-1
7 7 Deluca 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Ain’t Life Grand 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Injunction 3.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Brigadier General 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Great Escape 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Pats Property 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Logical Myth 12.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Presidential 10.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Silver Prospector 3.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Heroic Move 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Captivating Boy 5.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Next Revolt 3.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Ten Days Later 3.50 4.7 9-1
3 3 Magoo 20.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Interlock Empire 10.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Catdaddy 30.00 6 11-1
6 6 Nip N Tuck 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 City Legend 20.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Inexorable 6.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Mazing Mark 30.00 8.2 16-1
11 11 Backside Buzz 15.00 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.