Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 12, 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
7 7 Up On the Edge 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Chiquita Reina 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Inventing Anna 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Accelerating Babe 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Spite Lite 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Thorn Crown 12.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Domina 15.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Goddess of War 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 Miss Escapade 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Macron 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Pressure 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Mr Bob 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Eli’s Promise 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Go West 6.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Circle Back Jack 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Al’s Romeo 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Chipofftheoldblock 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Airborne Elite 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Lend It Tewmey 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Quarrymen 4.00 2 4-1
8 8 Humor Me Now 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Konteekee 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Flying Houdini 12.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Smarty Ball 15.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Clear Echo 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Chez Whiz 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 To too Twentytwo 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Perfect Dial 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Little Randy 4.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 A P Ruly 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Gee No Hollander 6.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Denali Lightning 12.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Saved 15.00 5.6 10-1
10 10 Mo Heartaches 20.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Cash App Mike 30.00 11 21-1
6 6 Pea Eye 30.00 11 21-1
8 8 Viney 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bertie’s Cause 2.50 1 2-1
12 12 Trafalgar Shore 4.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 The Princess Says 4.50 1.9 4-1
10 10 Charmonte 5.00 2.1 4-1
13 13 Candy Arcade 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Okie Love 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Icy River 10.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Dixie Penny 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Proud Mule 12.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 H. T. Xena 20.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 Donya Know It 20.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 Singing Emma 20.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Blazingly 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Algebra 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Jolly Tommy 4.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Cool Memory 4.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Burning Leaves 5.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Nepal Up 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Contrabandista 8.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Drifter 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Canadian Game 15.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Catdaddy 20.00 9.1 17-1
2 2 Beealea 20.00 9.1 17-1
13 13 Granada Flavor 20.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Desoto’s War 30.00 14 26-1
14 14 Man On the Moon 30.00 14 26-1
5 5 Mystifier 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Queen Clancy 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Happy Talk 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Coffee Kisses 4.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Wowsers 5.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Rush to Glory 6.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Racquel Blue 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Late to the Game 12.00 5.2 10-1
13 13 Plaisir d’Amour 12.00 5.2 10-1
14 14 Bang Bang Fury 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Cruise Missile 15.00 6.6 13-1
12 12 Miss Susan B 15.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Andrea Diane 15.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Lahar Blockade 20.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Love Me a Sunset 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bedard 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Eglise 1.80 1.1 2-1
1 1 Mazing Mark 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Ultimate Strike 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Brilliant Man 12.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Moneyshot 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Shattuck 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Tiz Wicked Strong 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 Stellar Vino 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pattern Bet 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Lady Astrid 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Milliganmikeandme 4.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Chai Tea 5.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 She Be Sheehan 10.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Kitiara 12.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Navagationalbeacon 20.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Petula 20.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Shutup Please 30.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 She’s Storming 30.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Queenies Way 50.00 11 21-1

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.