Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 4, 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 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Chief Liam 0 0-1
2 2 The Warden 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Lord Baranof 12.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Crisis Manager 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Chief Liam 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Max Got Excited 6.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Bye Bye Miles 10.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 High Limit 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Primo Canary 20.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Hypnus 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Raymond 0 0-1
Favorite Monkey 0 0-1
1 1 Espionage 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Derby Date 12.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Raymond 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Alto Road 4.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Martini Blu 3.50 4.6 9-1
12 12 Axton 15.00 5 9-1
2 2 Larry’s Legend 10.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Knicks Story 2.50 6.5 12-1
4 4 Man On the Moon 20.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Deflater 30.00 8.2 15-1
6 6 Without Objection 15.00 8.4 16-1
11 11 Captain Jack 50.00 10.8 20-1
13 13 Stand Proud 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Worth Looking 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bermuda Blitz 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Double Ride 10.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Waco 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Mintastic 12.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Zoom 2.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Miracle On Central 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Tip Toe Joe 20.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Momissioner 8.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Montana Cafe 15.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Sushi Man 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Work Boots 50.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Chasin’ Chaffin 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Higher Standard 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Payne 4.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Synthesis 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Briterdayzahead 3.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 California Tiger 5.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 Got Thunder 4.50 5.7 11-1
3 3 Ben Diesel 20.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Dazzlemesilver 12.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 American Law 10.00 8 15-1
8 8 Samurai Prince 15.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Hello Hot Rod 20.00 10.8 20-1
9 9 Manta Rey 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Crue’s N Control 0 0-1
8 8 Burlsworth 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Two Dollar Eddie 5.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 God’s Country 4.00 2.3 4-1
12 12 Mr. Butch 6.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Get Away With It 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Devils Fork 10.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Baby Nova 30.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Ranch Hand 20.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Jimmy 10.00 4.8 9-1
13 13 Crue’s N Control 20.00 6 11-1
9 9 Paramount Paycheck 30.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Viney 20.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Getoutyourwallet 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Lucency 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Silver Heist 10.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Big City 2.50 1.4 3-1
10 10 Goldbrick 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Lat Long 3.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Zatara 20.00 3 6-1
3 3 One Giant Leap 5.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Bourbon’s Fault 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Bourbon Aficionado 20.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 Charleston 30.00 6 11-1
14 14 Cybertown 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Rachel’s Caper 50.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Toddchero 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Anthonian 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Mockingbird S.) – Mockingbird S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Shisospicy 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 G W’s Girl 6.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Chatter 4.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Piggy Tales Up 20.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Clapping Trees 15.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Battleshipper 8.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Helen’s Revenge 15.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Flash Master 20.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Lady Crush 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Attache 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Goodasiwonswas 3.50 1.1 2-1
9 9 Juilliard 12.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Gunflash 4.00 1.3 2-1
14 14 Run Jalen Run 15.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Hailstorm 20.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Willie Bird 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Here Comes Braylon 30.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Midnight Pranks 15.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Lundberg 20.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Drewmania 30.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Great Richie M 8.00 5.7 11-1
13 13 Millers Rite 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ravin’s Town 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Smarty Jones S.) – Smarty Jones S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Kale’s Angel 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Coal Battle 4.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Hot Property 1.60 2.5 5-1
5 5 Mo Quality 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Bon Temps 30.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Hot Gunner 20.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Optical 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Curvino 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 King Russell 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Get a Job 12.00 1.9 4-1
12 12 Sir Greylind 4.00 2.1 4-1
11 11 Lambeth 3.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Dance Some Mo 3.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Winston Wolf 5.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Hoodlum 12.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Gewurztraminer 15.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Linebacker 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Daily Grind 30.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Afleet Sky 50.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Free Again 30.00 8.9 17-1
14 14 Paynter’s Canvas 50.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Bedard 6.00 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.