Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, March 21, 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
4 4 Mackman 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mount Craig 1.80 3 6-1
5 5 Brio 10.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Rocket Night 15.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Crossing 4.50 4 8-1
7 7 First of His Name 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Relampago Verde 6.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Charleston 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Speitful Sam 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Forsaken 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Warhorse West 20.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Mister Sharpie 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Communication Memo 1.80 3.1 6-1
2 2 Reup 20.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Aspen Club 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Rosie’s Boy 30.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Easy Big Boy 20.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Invariably 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Art Queen 1.40 1 2-1
9 9 Pleasingly 2.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Ready for Wine 15.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Sugar Coated 15.00 4 8-1
7 7 Dance My Way 3.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Sky Raven 30.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Graceful Moon 15.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Texas Sequoia 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 First Class Girl 20.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Petit Jean 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Runway Magic 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Camp David 6.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Saqeel 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Uninvited Guest 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Huge Bigly 4.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Roman Centurian 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Catdaddy 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Expensive Cut 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sugar Mamas Cakery 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Toffee 3.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Greek Heiress 10.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Shesasmalltowngirl 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Lil Town Sis 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Laura Branigan 3.50 3.4 6-1
9 9 Subway Susie 15.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Quiero Dinero 15.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Accelerating Babe 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Harmonica 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Patriot Hills 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Cisco Kid 20.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Sir Otto 1.60 2.2 4-1
4 4 Rocketeightyeight 3.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 Thanks Frank 12.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Mirage 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Quebrancho 15.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 This Time Blue 12.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Superhero 30.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Konteekee 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hush It Honey 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Just an Opinion 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Hittin My Stride 2.50 2 4-1
1 1 Spin the Breeze 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 January Jubilee 15.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Ready for Trouble 4.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Fully Entitled 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 True Princess 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Idalou 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pattern Bet 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 One Way Or Another 5.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Music Mistress 2.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Punchy Girl 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Unbridled Twister 20.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Chai Tea 20.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Run Fearless 20.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Heated Argument 12.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Sulwe 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Sistersouttachrome 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Summorya 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Catty Cruise 4.00 1 2-1
12 12 Safecracker Sue 3.50 1.1 2-1
3 3 Tiz a Strategy 6.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Bee Branch 15.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Red Volta 10.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Wild Cherokee 30.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Raetastic 10.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Bodi Odi 20.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Lil’ Bit of Chrome 30.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Jonesborohurricane 15.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 First Diamond 30.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Miss Terre 2.50 8.9 17-1
13 13 Erumpent 20.00 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.