Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Macron 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Jackman 1.80 3.2 6-1
4 4 Atta Party 4.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Spankster 20.00 5 9-1
5 5 Papa Rocket 8.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Speight and Malice 3.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Albizu 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Secret Tavern 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Brahms Image 8.00 1.3 3-1
11 11 Vying Edge 12.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Choctaw Zip 1.60 2.5 5-1
7 7 Chupapi Munyayo 5.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Hoppin John 15.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Arkansas Zong 20.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Mr. Cougar 15.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Rudiano 30.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Water to Wine 30.00 7 13-1
5 5 Street Commander 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Under Oath 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Absolute Chaos 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Nelson Avenue 3.00 4 8-1
6 6 Improbable Journey 3.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Tim Tal 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Rithm Nic 10.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Higher Standard 8.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Juilliard 20.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Backside Buzz 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Black Apple 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Man in the Can 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Topf Road Rules 2.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Shake Up 5.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Bettys Cash 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Dinner At Crumpies 12.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Macho Ronnie 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Allo Enry 30.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Sistersouttachrome 20.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Mocha Kiss 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tiff With Jimmy 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Humor Me Jim 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Lil Town Sis 4.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Jubilant Joanie 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Mamba Out 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Pioneer Parade 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Stealthespotlight 30.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Subway Susie 15.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Thisonesforlove 20.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Harmonica 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Catalyst 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Little Jamie 6.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Amy Z 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Under the Palms 10.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Lady Ariel 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Flashy Dancer 1.60 7.3 14-1
7 7 Suena 30.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 Social Affair 30.00 8.9 17-1
2 2 Taker Back 30.00 9 17-1
9 9 Ava Moon Pie 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Arollercoasterride 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Legendary Lore 8.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Jewelstown 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Dog Red 12.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Runningforcash 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Zap Motion 10.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Speitful Sam 20.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Lil Sweet Thang 20.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Seven Flat 15.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Desert Wolf 4.50 7.1 13-1
11 11 Jim and Jim 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ronaldinho 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Django 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Native Land 4.50 2 4-1
9 9 Melt With You 10.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Elko County 5.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Riyadh Moon 12.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Yell County 12.00 7 13-1
5 5 Gotta Have Dreams 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Tell ‘Em I’m Comin 20.00 9.1 17-1
7 7 Always Be Smart 20.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Higginsville 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Azeri S.) – Azeri S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hot and Sultry 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bellamore 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Comparative 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Saddle Up Jessie 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Misty Veil 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Soul of an Angel 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Shotgun Hottie 8.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Tiny Temper 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Banterra 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Condiment Girl 3.00 2 4-1
1 1 American Band 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Filly Crystal 6.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Blame Day 10.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Pate 3.50 4.5 8-1
8 8 Mischievous Gal 12.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Sister Kisses 5.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Pachanga Loca 12.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Key to Success 20.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Blessed Assurance 30.00 8.3 16-1
13 13 Little Sister Sue 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Unstable Princess 30.00 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.