Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, December 28, 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
4 4 On a Spree 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Eternally Grateful 8.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Truculent 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 That’s Something 20.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Granada Flavor 10.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Bright Spark 2.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Inca Empire 2.50 SCRATCH
6 6 El Cerrito 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Strike Ridge 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Dalton’s Rutrow 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 Mr. Commander 12.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Storm Strategy 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Wicked Prince 8.00 5 10-1
6 6 Chez Whiz 6.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Ryno Wrecker 15.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Classic Cinema 3.50 8.8 17-1
12 12 Sir Peel 15.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Mr. Cougar 30.00 10.8 20-1
2 2 Native Moonshine 50.00 11.8 22-1
7 7 Partyinthestreets 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lord Diamond 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cherokee Will 20.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Texoma 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Phenomenal Dream 4.50 3.8 7-1
11 11 String Theory 3.50 5.5 10-1
4 4 Non Fungible 30.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Safe Bet 3.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Rerun 8.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 The Kween’s King 20.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Low On Funds 20.00 10.6 20-1
6 6 Westeros 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Seeking the Game 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mr. Butch 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Two Dollar Eddie 3.50 3.6 7-1
2 2 Devils Fork 15.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Burlsworth 2.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Jimmy 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Ranch Hand 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 God’s Country 3.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Tizmarkus 8.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Paramount Paycheck 30.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Mandatory Mission 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gilded Craken 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bright Leaf 2.50 1.5 3-1
10 10 Mandolin Wind 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Maximus Magic 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Lucency 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Huge Bigly 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Midnight Channel 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Executive Action 20.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Welaka 3.50 8.8 17-1
6 6 The Thunderer 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Miracle On Central 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Mintastic 20.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Zoom 3.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Double Ride 10.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Momissioner 6.00 2 4-1
8 8 Bermuda Blitz 4.00 2.3 4-1
11 11 Waco 8.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Chasin’ Chaffin 30.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Tip Toe Joe 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Sushi Man 20.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Montana Cafe 20.00 9 17-1
13 13 Landing Craft 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Speechless 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Silver Heist 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Zatara 20.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Lambeth 2.50 5.1 10-1
4 4 Sir Greylind 3.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Hoodlum 8.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Harleezy 15.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Gewurztraminer 10.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Charleston 30.00 8 15-1
10 10 Anthonian 4.50 8 15-1
11 11 Free Again 30.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 Linebacker 12.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Afleet Sky 30.00 8.9 17-1
14 14 Dance Some Mo 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rachel’s Caper 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Banterra 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Brunch Punch 2.00 3 6-1
9 9 Lite It Up Louie 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Tell Me When 20.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Spirit Rules 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Popperina 4.50 5.6 11-1
3 3 Bennykayandsuzytoo 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Silvia 30.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Dance My Way 15.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 C’Est Cheese 5.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Outrageously 3.50 8 15-1
11 11 Twas Lola 30.00 9.2 17-1
13 13 First Hill 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Tinsel S.) – Tinsel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Unload 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Red Route One 2.50 3 6-1
6 6 Hurry Hurry 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Horace Mann 2.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Quality Chic 12.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Seize the Night 15.00 5 9-1
1 1 Frosted Departure 5.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Creative Minister 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Liberal Arts 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Get a Job 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Goldbrick 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Hern 20.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Big City 3.00 3.4 6-1
12 12 Lat Long 4.50 4.5 9-1
6 6 Beyond Best 20.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 One Giant Leap 20.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 King Russell 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Daily Grind 20.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Winston Wolf 8.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Bourbon’s Fault 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Bedard 3.50 7.4 14-1
13 13 Paynter’s Canvas 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Rebelious 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.