Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 8, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Baby Avery 0 0-1
2 2 Union Dame 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Hurricane Fire 4.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Barstool Babe 3.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Bellaju 4.00 1.9 3-1
6 6 Alessia 3.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Tandi Sue 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Baby Avery 6.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Mor Happy Hours 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Reaux Bina 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Blue Ember 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Moenchanted 5.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Cashmere Baby 1.80 4.1 8-1
4 4 Sky Raven 30.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Melania T 20.00 6 11-1
10 10 Kava 8.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Lady Woopig 12.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Sunnyandseventy 6.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Honduras Passion 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Classic Moment 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Congrats On Fifty 15.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Power Slam 20.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Lundberg 3.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Fashion King 3.50 5 9-1
5 5 Rocking Rocket 3.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Funny Uncle 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Mischievous Max 0 0-1
1 1 Mischievous Max 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Cadillac Cowboy 10.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Equate 3.50 4.2 8-1
12 12 Eight Straight 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Bourbon On Fire 4.50 5.6 11-1
7 7 Get Away With It 20.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Chadron 5.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 Guydon 30.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Brahms Jr. 30.00 10.5 20-1
5 5 Flyherbflyhigh 10.00 11 21-1
11 11 Berryville Bullet 30.00 11.7 22-1
10 10 Always a King 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Priddis 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Miss Distinctive 4.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Right Trappe 20.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 West Side Girl 4.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Beachgrass 3.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Amazing Gal 6.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Whats Up Sweets 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Mumblebee 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Neversaynoletsgo 20.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Kimbell’s Strategy 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Oh My Gawd 15.00 1 2-1
9 9 Thorn Crown 6.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Chip Shortage 5.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Charlottes Way 30.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Risky Spirit 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Adios Muchachas 10.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Show Me the Candy 4.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Tiz Sweet Candy 30.00 7.7 15-1
12 12 Cupid’s Music 30.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Sammies Samurai 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Choctaw Blessings 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mamba Out 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Mean Sue 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Missy Piggy 50.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Test Pilot 4.00 1 2-1
6 5 Bizzy Legs 8.00 1.5 3-1
5 4 Kowboykabin 8.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Greatheart 3.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Canadian Pharoah 15.00 3.6 7-1
1A 14 Turn On the Magic 3.50 5.6 11-1
4 3 Make Noise 12.00 6.6 13-1
3 2 Drewpower 5.00 7.3 14-1
1 6 Ego 3.50 8.1 15-1
8 8 Deep State 20.00 8.5 16-1
2 1 California Swing 4.50 SCRATCH
12 12 El Franco 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Devoted to You 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Seaside Boy 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Toma Todo 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bandera Azteca 2.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Efficiency 15.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Dance Some Mo 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Mystery Mo 3.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Big Paper 12.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Leader of Men 3.50 7.5 14-1
10 10 Royal Act 12.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Fight’n Ready 30.00 9.8 18-1
4 4 What a Country 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Free Like a Girl 0 0-1
1 1 Free Like a Girl 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Joke Sisi (CHI) 3.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Jubella 2.50 3.4 6-1
10 10 Backyard Money 12.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Margoinabubblebath 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Stellar Lily 5.00 4 8-1
9 9 Into Disco 10.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Lover Girl 30.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Bow Draw 15.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Windy Bay 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Coach Jimi D 0 0-1
2 2 Coach Jimi D 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Happy Grey 4.00 1.9 4-1
11 11 Major Mack 4.50 2.9 6-1
10 10 Flashy Fast 12.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Usually Wrong 5.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Hailstorm 8.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Villain 20.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Morunning 3.50 8.3 16-1
7 7 Jester Sang 12.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Strait Rush 20.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 Victory Dash 12.00 11 21-1

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.