Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 23, 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
St. Olaf Rose 0 0-1
6 6 Miss Analyzed 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 St. Olaf Rose 1.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Rita’s Revenge 6.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Pink Chimes 15.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 This Damsel Mayfly 12.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Sophie’s Star 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Honey Pat 30.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Erumpent 12.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Catalina Sunrise 30.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Petit Jean 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Copper Echo 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Twirling Troillet 10.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 J J’s Ranger 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Guarani 4.50 4.1 8-1
6 6 Commander Storm 20.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Guatape 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Wreck It 30.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Parisian Promise 10.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Catalina Crush 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Always Smiling 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Dare Me 4.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Jubilant Joanie 2.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Sammies Samurai 6.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Wildwood Enough 20.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Charlottes Way 30.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Thisonesforlove 20.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 My Cajun Lady 4.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Be My Huckleberry 15.00 9.3 18-1
2 2 Cupid’s Music 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Empire’s Best 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Nyquick 3.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Top of the Street 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Nullify 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Vigano 12.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Geno’s Myth 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Aztec Fire 20.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 The Heights 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Chip Shortage 0 0-1
1 1 Risky Spirit 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chip Shortage 2.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Mamba Out 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Lofty Heights 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Wreaking Havoc 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Tiz Sweet Candy 20.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Coromandel 20.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Adios Muchachas 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Rye Munny 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Thorn Crown 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Wartime Hero 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Canadian Pharoah 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 W W Crazy 1.80 3.7 7-1
5 5 Toma Todo 15.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Leader of Men 3.50 5.2 10-1
3 3 Make Noise 20.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Cyclone 20.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Colosi 30.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Get Back Goldie 20.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Promising Shoes 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Lookin for Revenge 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Route Runner 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Seas of Normandy 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 We Miss Arlington 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Single Ruler 1.80 5.5 10-1
8 8 Rivetage 20.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Funny Uncle 4.50 6.9 13-1
9 9 I’m Your Man 6.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Magna Tap 30.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Super Renzo 30.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Redfield 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Hot Springs S.) – Hot Springs S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Otto the Conqueror 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Nash 1.40 1.1 2-1
2 2 Carbone 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Mr Fillip 5.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Magic Grant 30.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Mena 30.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Frost Free 8.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Count Dracula 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Footprint 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Essex H.) – Essex H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 First Mission 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Magic Tap 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Wizard of Westwood 8.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Ain’t Life Grand 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 War Campaign 4.50 3.9 7-1
8 8 Seize the Night 12.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Time for Trouble 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Great Escape 15.00 5 9-1
2 2 Lure Him In 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Street Painter 4.00 1 2-1
12 12 Zongs Irish Frost 10.00 2 4-1
2 2 Aurora Gee 2.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Sunnyandseventy 4.50 2.8 5-1
11 11 Snow Flurry 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Pneuma 15.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Arden Ar 12.00 5 10-1
3 3 Melania T 20.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Lady Razorback 20.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Denada 6.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Miss Double 30.00 8 15-1
5 5 April Flower Bound 50.00 8.7 16-1
13 13 Indian Spirit 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.