Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 10, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Greers Ferry 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Chou Chou d’Aven (FR) 3.00 2 4-1
4 4 Sir Exton 2.00 4 8-1
6 6 Brinson 8.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 I Got a Guy 20.00 5 10-1
2 2 Big Andy Mort 4.50 6.6 12-1
1 1 Safety 20.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Remember the Fear 12.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Mandatory Mission 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Handsome Herb 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 My Kid Syd 10.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Velociraptor 2.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 First Bid 3.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Zapping Strike 3.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Paint Baller 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Tango Mike Mike 4.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Good Like Magic 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Seas of Normandy 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Dr. Soulfire 2.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Veracruzin 3.50 3.5 7-1
2 2 Stand Proud 15.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Corredor 15.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Frost Alert 3.00 7.7 14-1
9 9 Star Nation 20.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Euclid Avenue 20.00 9.6 18-1
7 7 Gold Baron 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Mercy Warren 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Pens Street 1.40 1.7 3-1
4 4 Miss Tappy Tone 5.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Mo Sense 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Legally Lucky 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Class Code 20.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Ardis 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Courtney Fay 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Guana Cay 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dream Princess 1.60 3.2 6-1
2 2 Lady Mercedes 3.50 5.6 11-1
8 8 Just Like Magic 20.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Undecoded 12.00 7.2 14-1
14 14 Catherine Blaze 15.00 8 15-1
4 4 Butterfly Queen 6.00 8 15-1
3 3 Marina’s Gold 8.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Right Trappe 15.00 8.8 17-1
13 13 Baby Gundin 20.00 10 19-1
12 12 Makemebelieve 10.00 10.4 20-1
11 11 Royal Blush 20.00 11.5 22-1
5 5 Clearly Creeps 30.00 11.7 22-1
10 10 Adiva 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Silardi 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Russian to Win 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Peace Dog 12.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Principe Carlo 3.50 1.6 3-1
11 11 Worth Looking 3.00 2 4-1
3 3 Baseball Politics 5.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Verb 6.00 4 7-1
5 5 Johnny Up 20.00 4 8-1
2 2 Smokin’ Hot 20.00 4.1 8-1
12 12 Tin Badge 20.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Tee Burns 20.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Won Ninety 50.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 King Peanut 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Bettys Cash 3.50 2.4 5-1
12 12 One Ten Stadium 2.00 5 10-1
1 1 Table Money 12.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Blame J D 6.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Miri a Coincidence 12.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Atta Party 8.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Dinner At Crumpies 20.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 I’m an Oak 20.00 9.5 18-1
4 4 Bellamys Roan 30.00 10.1 19-1
13 13 Choctaw Zip 15.00 10.5 20-1
8 8 Blessed Vision 30.00 11.3 21-1
10 10 Stomping Hotrod 50.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 String Theory 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Safe Bet 3.50 3.2 6-1
8 8 Lord Diamond 4.00 5 9-1
6 6 Phenomenal Dream 5.00 5.3 10-1
13 13 Westeros 10.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Texoma 20.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Non Fungible 30.00 7 13-1
11 11 Affixed 4.50 7.1 13-1
4 4 Cherokee Will 20.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Gentle Ben 30.00 7.9 15-1
14 14 Seeking the Game 50.00 9 17-1
2 2 Reveille Valley 20.00 9.8 19-1
3 3 Rerun 8.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 The Kween’s King 30.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Hush It Honey 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Popperina 6.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Brunch Punch 2.00 6.4 12-1
14 14 Our Keepsake 30.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Don’t Ju Forget 4.50 8.5 16-1
11 11 Banterra 15.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Lite It Up Louie 10.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Music Mistress 15.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 Dance My Way 12.00 11.4 22-1
3 3 First Hill 20.00 11.5 22-1
7 7 Silvia 30.00 12.3 23-1
4 4 Lady Dreamer 30.00 12.8 24-1
13 13 Tiffany Twist 15.00 13.7 26-1
9 9 New Woman 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Wildwood Queen 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Sthenic 12.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Fly Like the Wind 2.50 3.3 6-1
8 8 Runninthestreets 10.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Sparkly 6.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Petit Jean 15.00 6 11-1
4 4 Sunnyandseventy 20.00 6 11-1
9 9 Ngala 8.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Sophie’s Star 30.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 K J’s Pistol Annie 30.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Principal Anita 20.00 9.2 17-1
11 11 On the Money Luv 30.00 12 23-1

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.