Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 19, 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
2 2 This Damsel Mayfly 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Queen Wilhelmina 12.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Smoke Show Girl 2.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Texas Sequoia 4.50 3.5 7-1
11 11 Air Castle 8.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Kava 8.00 5 9-1
8 8 Tactical Express 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Fine by Design 30.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Athelas 30.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Cosmic Chic 30.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Adamantly 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Chuck Wills Widow 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Sulwe 0 0-1
8 8 Sulwe 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lucy Got Game 1.80 1.2 2-1
7 7 Thestral 6.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Vinobello 2.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Yo Puedo 15.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Malibu Smart 12.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Honor Cat 20.00 3 6-1
9 9 Sensible Choice 20.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 She Makes a Point 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bang Bang Fury 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Happy Talk 6.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Rush to Glory 10.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Racquel Blue 5.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Wowsers 12.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Gun Twirl 3.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Coffee Kisses 6.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Taker Back 15.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Late to the Game 10.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Love Me a Sunset 30.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Lahar Blockade 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Keen Cat 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Polterer 2.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Bright Spark 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Unstable Prince 10.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Bourbon Life 20.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Hard to Fathom 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Midnight Channel 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Face Value 15.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Nepal Up 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Antigravity 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Truth Bomb 2.00 1 2-1
13 13 Surfin’ M 20.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Mintastic 5.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Audax Minor 8.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Down the Islands 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Sir Gallivant 2.50 5.5 10-1
1 1 Prichard 15.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Honor Bo 30.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Baltoro 30.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 My Vino 15.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Vino Vidi Vici 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 C J’s Boomba 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Vaden 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Count de Monet 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Blow Torch 20.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Vale 5.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Metallic Man 20.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Algebra 10.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Luv to Win 15.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Pressure 3.50 4.1 8-1
12 12 Russian to Win 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Ian Glass 20.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Golden Luna 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Galactic Empire 30.00 11.2 21-1
7 7 Espionage 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Auto Glide 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pike Place 5.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Vittorio 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Mandolin Wind 4.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Fifty Cent Dollars 12.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Eastside Cool 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Sunrise Drive 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Gasoline 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Beyond Best 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Show Time 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Empire Builder 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Game Keeper 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Paynter’s Canvas 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 B Sudd 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Sound Doctrine 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Morunning 3.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Mischievous M 4.50 5.4 10-1
7 7 Googol Joke 30.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Dutch Mills 20.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Born Flawless 20.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Nullify 20.00 9.5 18-1
5 5 Redemption Time 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Parkway 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Searcy 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Gamblers Tail 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Pippin S.) – Pippin S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Taxed 0 0-1
5 5 Taxed 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Corningstone 1.60 2.4 5-1
7 7 Tapit Jenallie 20.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Neom Beach 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Bow Draw 30.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Let’s Duet 15.00 6 11-1
2 2 Indy Label 15.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Pharoah’s Heart 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Tripolina 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rocket Sanders 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Strike Ridge 4.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Hess 2.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Dalton’s Rutrow 15.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Classic Cinema 6.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Moneystrike 15.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Chez Whiz 12.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Native Moonshine 30.00 9.6 18-1
4 4 Skyped 15.00 10.5 20-1
2 2 Street Commander 20.00 10.6 20-1
10 10 Wicked Prince 8.00 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.