Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 2, 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
8 8 Spiritual Lady 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Rubia 3.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Church Service 15.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Haunted Dream 30.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Thorny 2.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Cheyenne Moon 12.00 3 6-1
3 3 Rose Parade 20.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Miwoman 15.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Two Practical 15.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 When I Look At You 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Impressor 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Still On the Books 15.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Cravensworth 4.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Bordinos 30.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Mo Tap 12.00 2.9 5-1
1 2 Commander Rex 12.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Smackzilla 15.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Memes 2.00 4 8-1
2 1 Little Frappucino 10.00 5 9-1
11 11 Asymmetric 5.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Pressure 6.00 8.2 15-1
10 10 Immoral 20.00 12 23-1
1A 14 Asset Basis 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Isocline 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Catalina Crush 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mirage 10.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Thanks Frank 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Nullify 4.50 6.3 12-1
2 2 Northern Chill 20.00 7 13-1
4 4 Last Diamond 6.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Copper Echo 5.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Corked 10.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Commander Storm 30.00 9.5 18-1
8 8 Mohawk River 3.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Decision Maker 0 0-1
1 1 Winnemac Avenue 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Santos Dumont 12.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Decision Maker 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Can’t Hush This 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Ethereal Road 4.50 5 9-1
8 8 Machine Gun Man 4.00 5 9-1
7 7 Midnight Rising 3.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Alejandro 3.50 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Creme de La Chrome 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Colt Fiction 4.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Luv to Win 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Shacks Way 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Mac Daddy Too 4.50 4.6 9-1
1 1 Summer in Malibu 10.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Tiger Dad 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Shady Empire 3.50 6 11-1
4 4 Latin Casino 20.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Circle Back Jack 15.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Deflater 30.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Alpine Thunder 12.00 9.6 18-1
8 8 Burninhunkoflove 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 The Princess Says 20.00 1 2-1
10 10 Bertie’s Cause 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Our Bet 20.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Singing Emma 20.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Communicationiskey 15.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Summer of Mischief 2.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Ghost Bayou 15.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Perilous Life 4.50 3.8 7-1
3 3 Forever Home 3.50 4.5 9-1
4 4 Insightful Miss 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Nodouble Breeders’ S.) – Nodouble Breeders’ S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Willow Creek Road 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lochmoor 2.50 3.2 6-1
8 8 King Peanut 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Bohemian Bo 1.80 3.8 7-1
6 6 Peace Dog 4.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Navy Seal 6.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Hit Scene 20.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Macho Rocco 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Time for Truth 0 0-1
10 10 Time for Truth 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Awesome Road 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Ethan Energy 1.60 2 4-1
2 2 Universal Sound 6.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Willy D’s 20.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Pappy’s Revenge 30.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Googol Joke 8.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Concentration 30.00 7 13-1
1 1 Speedtail 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Quencio 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Redfield 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Downthedustyroad Breeders’ S.) – Downthedustyroad Breeders’ S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kantex 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Mozingo 10.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Connie K 2.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Summer Shoes 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Fly Like the Wind 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Rivercrest Girl 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Kaboom Baby 2.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Count It All Joy 30.00 9 17-1
4 4 Hot Springs Bling 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chaos Reigns 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 State School Smart 20.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Perp Walk 4.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Chrome Candy 3.50 2.9 5-1
4 4 Scott City 20.00 4.1 8-1
12 12 Dancin Rocket 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Natorade 15.00 6 11-1
5 5 Gust of Wind 10.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Reveille Valley 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Lakeside Rumble 30.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 My Brother Mike 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Landlord 15.00 8.6 16-1
14 14 Cloud Without Rein 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Kant Conquer Me 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.