Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 5, 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 1 Patch O’Brien 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Independent Paul 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Wicked Melody 5.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 American Raider 4.50 3.6 7-1
4 4 Outlaw Run 30.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Classically 4.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Gluckstadt 12.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Rev Too 20.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Point Blank 20.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 Mr. Cougar 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hollywood Ending 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Rivetage 4.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Game Keeper 3.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Phreddie Mac 6.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Copper Echo 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Mo Rum 15.00 5 9-1
6 6 It’ll Do 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Charbon 20.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Gotta Have Dreams 15.00 6 11-1
8 8 Noble Gentleman 15.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Nofurtherquestions 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gasoline 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fifty Cent Dollars 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Coinage 2.50 4.6 9-1
1 1 Nullarbor 20.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 J. P. Race 4.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Unstable Prince 3.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Sonneman 10.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Tiwanaku 15.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Chaos Reigns 20.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Ringside 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 What’s Her Number 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Avalon Girl 3.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Moorea Time 15.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Georgia On E’smind 15.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Lil Knockout 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Aunt Alex 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Taka 10.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Karson Kay 30.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Kentucky Starlet 5.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Miss World Peace 4.50 8.5 16-1
11 11 Poetic Fury 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Black Powder 0 0-1
5 5 Bishops Bay 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Woodcourt 3.50 4.7 9-1
1 1 Baton Rouge 3.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Empire Builder 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Hayes Strike 12.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Willy D’s 12.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Black Powder 15.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Vittorio 15.00 8 15-1
9 9 Carolo Rapido 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Enticing Beauty 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Eskenforaraise 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Cat Pays the Toll 10.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 La Fantastica 15.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Zaghruta 2.50 6 11-1
3 3 Take Charge Milady 2.00 6.1 11-1
5 5 Ensorcell 20.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Princess Aliyah 10.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Awakening 4.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Calipari’s Girl 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Perfect Shot 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Bennykayandsuzytoo 20.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Simply Enchanting 10.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 In Just My Heels 3.50 3 6-1
6 6 Crazy Cami 8.00 4 8-1
13 13 Kirby Kaye 20.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Cararra 6.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Contour 12.00 6 11-1
5 5 Outrageously 4.50 6.1 11-1
8 8 Sicilian Grandma 30.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Saranac Lake 12.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Twas Lola 30.00 9.5 18-1
1 1 Marshside Mama 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 True Princess 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bright Leaf 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ethereal Road 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Mandolin Wind 5.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Executive Action 15.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Maximus Magic 8.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Huge Bigly 12.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Lucky Boss 20.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 The Thunderer 20.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Paynter’s Canvas 30.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Midnight Channel 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Black Apple 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Tinsel S.) – Tinsel S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Red Route One 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Unload 8.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Horace Mann 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Frosted Departure 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Seize the Night 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Full Screen 3.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Quality Chic 10.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Laughing Boy 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Looms Boldly 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Red Flag 2.50 1.7 3-1
12 12 Carbone 15.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Ninja Warrior 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 W W Scout’s Honor 12.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Chiringo 5.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Two Eagles River 6.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Invulnerable 20.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Major Blue 10.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Excitable Boy 30.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 American Outlaw 30.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Favorite Outlaw 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Big Hat Willie 3.50 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.