Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 3, 2025

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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 6 More Than Five 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Dance Man 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 2 Smackzilla 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 4 Cravensworth 4.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Our Bloke 20.00 4 7-1
2 1 Pay Raise 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 3 Will Take Cash 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 5 Fastened 15.00 5.7 11-1
1A 9 Kykeon 1.40 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mr. Thunderstruck 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mad Adam 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Rocco Strong 1.60 1.4 3-1
1 1 Home Run Trick 12.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Khozy My Boy 3.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Vanisky 30.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Boogie Bode 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Out Run’m 20.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Allo Enry 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Veracruzin 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Demidanu 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ready for Trouble 12.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Antique Silver 1.60 1.2 2-1
1 1 Princess Is Olivia 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Rose Palace 3.50 2.6 5-1
8 8 Interstella 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Rock Star Parking 20.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Laura’s Charm 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Grace Given 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Evocation 2.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Royal Laughter 4.50 2.5 5-1
12 12 Perceptive 20.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Cry If I Want To 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Peppers Girlfriend 20.00 4 8-1
4 4 Lonie Mo 12.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Crystal Symphony 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Strabella 15.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Charlina 30.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Babe in the Woods 30.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Unstable Princess 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Summer Shoes 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Heated Argument 1.80 2.1 4-1
5 5 Kitiara 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Milliganmikeandme 5.00 3.5 7-1
11 11 Zongs Irish Frost 15.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Pneuma 30.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Shutup Please 30.00 7.8 15-1
7 7 Little Burrito 12.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 She’s Storming 20.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Dixie Girl To 20.00 9.2 17-1
6 6 Queenies Way 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dinahs Girl 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 High Summer 5.00 3.5 7-1
11 11 Magnetic Beach 6.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Chapter and Verse 15.00 7 13-1
4 4 Good Call 2.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Open Flame 12.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Reecho 15.00 9.3 18-1
5 5 Philleeisrael 15.00 10.7 20-1
9 9 Payton’s Beauty 30.00 11.1 21-1
8 8 Sweet Marie 20.00 11.5 22-1
12 12 Shanett 20.00 11.8 22-1
10 10 Charlie Mike 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Lemon Drop Shot 0 0-1
6 6 Atomic Tone 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Super Brady 6.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Wind of Change (BRZ) 8.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Lemon Drop Shot 12.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Lightning Struck 12.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 I’m No Joke 2.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Warp Ride 12.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Hey Eugene 10.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Fever Nation 20.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Zappinit 15.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Fire Bryan 15.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Silardi 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Complex Secret 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Indy Bay 1.40 3.6 7-1
1 1 Moon Over Choctaw 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Kerry’s Kiss 12.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Emmallene 30.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Spotaway 15.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Order Restored 12.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Maddienlizzyshonor 15.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Belvedere Club 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Always Angels 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 My Friend Amy 20.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Pharoah’s Heart 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Mischievous Gal 2.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Lover Girl 10.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Chandana 20.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Tapiture’s Lady 30.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Midshipman’s Dance 15.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Dealing Justice 3.50 4.1 8-1
8 8 Backyard Money 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 American Band 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Austrian Navy 6.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Forever Home 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Sequin Lady 8.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Majestic Oops 3.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Awesome Annmarie 4.50 3.9 7-1
9 9 Singing Emma 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Fearless Kristie 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Backed by Gold 15.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Starlit Sofi 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Mazoku 4.00 SCRATCH
2 2 The Princess Says 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.