Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 18, 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
3 3 Toodle Loo 8.00 1 2-1
11 11 Re Re’s Rocket 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Beachya 3.50 4 8-1
10 10 Woodcut 4.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Stephanie Starfish 3.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Confirmed Forgery 12.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Call Sadie 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Miss Macy 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Memory Maker 20.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Hamazimaux 30.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Holly Springs 20.00 7 13-1
8 8 Golden Edge 30.00 7 13-1
14 14 Pickmeupatmidnight 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Plinko Chip 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Chipotle Pepper 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Thorn Crown 8.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 End of Innocence 6.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Chiquita Reina 4.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Charlina 20.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Tres Chic (ARG) 3.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Spite Lite 5.00 6 11-1
4 4 Inventing Anna 4.50 6.4 12-1
9 9 Miss Escapade 30.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 On the Money Luv 30.00 6.6 13-1
10 10 K J’s Pistol Annie 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Spring Dancer 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Going Steady 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Barbie’s Dream 20.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Dare to Fly 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Rational Theory 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Cocktail Humor 15.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Lady Pippa 20.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Coaster 20.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Trading Secrets 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Lethal Caracal 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Westeros 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 The Kween’s King 20.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 String Theory 3.50 1.8 3-1
10 10 Lord Diamond 2.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Phenomenal Dream 4.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Seeking the Game 30.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 I Got a Guy 15.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Gentle Ben 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Daretocatchlove 30.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 Gee No Hollander 20.00 9.7 18-1
3 3 Safe Bet 5.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Stauf 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Mandatory Mission 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Non Fungible 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Without Borders 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ravin’s Town 20.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Feathers Road 15.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Fort Warren 2.50 3.9 7-1
3 3 King Anthony 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 K Crown 6.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Market Street 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 League of Legends 15.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Reeled In 20.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Go the Distance 30.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Refuah 10.00 7 13-1
12 12 Baytown Chatterbox 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pride’s Prince 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Putting Eagle 4.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Trusted Image 30.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Covert Law 12.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Risk Factor 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Bold Exchange 15.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Quality Style 8.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Magic Mover 2.50 5.1 10-1
3 3 Silver Falcon 15.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 First Division 5.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Sixtyseven Mustang 30.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Jinxzi 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Talklessworkmore 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gunoe 1.80 1.6 3-1
1 1 Happy Strike 20.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Toddchero 4.00 4 8-1
6 6 Mumayaz 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Mena 20.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 I’m McDreamy 10.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Onthestage 8.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Liam’s Journey 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Hern 15.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Special Dispatch 5.00 7.4 14-1
12 12 Millers Rite 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Big City 3.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Lat Long 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dance My Way 10.00 1 2-1
10 10 Hush It Honey 2.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Banterra 20.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Don’t Ju Forget 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 First Hill 20.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Bennykayandsuzytoo 20.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Silvia 30.00 4.2 8-1
12 12 Music Mistress 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Lady Dreamer 30.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Popperina 4.00 6.8 13-1
13 13 Lassie My Girl 3.50 7 13-1
3 3 Tiffany Twist 10.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Lite It Up Louie 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Managing Mischief 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Renaissance S.) – Renaissance S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Perfect Magic 0 0-1
1 1 Perfect Magic 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Kale’s Angel 0.60 2.3 4-1
7 7 Wildncrazynight 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Three Echoes 10.00 5 9-1
2 2 Wisconsin Gal 12.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 El Dandi 20.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Piquant 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Absinthe 0 0-1
8 8 Absinthe 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sweet Trouble 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Roman Grace 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Brunch Punch 2.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Logistics 6.00 6 11-1
9 9 Laurie’s Secret 20.00 7.7 14-1
1 1 Wise Miss 15.00 8 15-1
12 12 Ashburn Alley 12.00 8.2 15-1
11 11 Bella Haze 30.00 8.2 15-1
2 2 Wampus Kitten 30.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Pretty Layla 15.00 11.8 22-1
10 10 New Woman 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.