Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Monday, January 20, 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 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Golden Irish 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Kentucky Smokeshow 5.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Daisy Duke 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Gunite Max 12.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Kinzie Queen 6.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Clapping Trees 15.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Piggy Tales Up 20.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Helen’s Revenge 15.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Complex Secret 2.50 8.9 17-1
10 10 Square Baby 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Brinson 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Greers Ferry 5.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Rocket Night 2.50 2 4-1
10 10 Big Gain 12.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Chou Chou d’Aven (FR) 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Sir Exton 3.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Big Andy Mort 10.00 4.2 8-1
13 13 Get Away With It 20.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Remember the Fear 15.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Crabtree 15.00 7.2 14-1
14 14 Cavanal 30.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Rainbow Man 30.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 Reveille Valley 30.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Run Deano Run 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gloriette 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Xyngin Spitfire 15.00 1.1 2-1
11 11 Sugar Bell 5.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Divine Gal 12.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Spirit Rules 2.50 4 7-1
4 4 Sweet Mother Mary 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Miss Shipman 10.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Collected Glory 12.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Opposite the Crowd 20.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Laura Branigan 20.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Peppers Girlfriend 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Pea Eye 30.00 1 2-1
13 13 Giant Moon 4.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Gettinby 1.00 7.7 14-1
10 10 Dawn Strategy 15.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Cutting Class 15.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 Go Go Ro Ro 15.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 A P Ruly 6.00 9.4 18-1
14 14 Four O Nine 20.00 9.6 18-1
6 6 To too Twentytwo 4.50 10 19-1
1 1 Viney 30.00 10.6 20-1
3 3 Perfecto 12.00 11.4 22-1
7 7 Denali Lightning 20.00 12.7 24-1
5 5 Captain Hamazing 20.00 13.2 25-1
2 2 Butch 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Vivir Con Alegria (CHI) 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Burning Leaves 5.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Drifter 6.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Jolly Tommy 20.00 6 11-1
12 12 Just Like Magic 30.00 6 11-1
10 10 Cool Memory 12.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Asset Basis 20.00 7 13-1
11 11 Granada Flavor 8.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Candy for Carmel 15.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Canadian Game 20.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Beealea 20.00 11.1 21-1
8 8 Contrabandista 10.00 11.7 22-1
13 13 American Hero 12.00 13.6 26-1
14 14 Colosi 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bron and Brow 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Jackman 8.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Got Thunder 3.50 6.4 12-1
10 10 Wind of Change (BRZ) 5.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Chipofftheoldblock 20.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Junior Bug 4.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Hi Yah 20.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Synthesis 12.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Vulcan 15.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Rowdy Rascal 30.00 9.2 17-1
8 8 Manta Rey 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Lochmoor 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Devil’s Tower 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Disco Ball 1.80 1.8 3-1
6 6 Big Hat Willie 3.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Giant Teddy 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Ninja Warrior 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Awesome Aaron 15.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Macron 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Miacomet 15.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Spankster 20.00 8 15-1
3 3 Inca Empire 15.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 C F V Bullet 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Go Captain 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Risk It 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Eglise 3.50 4 8-1
1 1 Plausible Denile 10.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Miracle Worker 8.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Rowdy Riot 4.50 5.2 10-1
6 6 Ore Mine 20.00 7 13-1
10 10 Nofurtherquestions 30.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Millers Rite 15.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Go West Go 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Byerley Turk Overnight S.) – Byerley Turk Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Booth 15.00 1 2-1
7 7 Of a Revolution 4.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Attache 10.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Osbourne 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Gold Luck 20.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Banishing 1.40 6.9 13-1
6 6 Nasty Habit 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Wendelssohn 2.50 8 15-1
1 1 Major Blue 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Get Frosty 1.80 1 2-1
12 12 Range Life 8.00 2.6 5-1
14 14 Georgia On E’smind 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Blue Dazzler 4.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 No Pay No Hay 5.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Boss On the Run 10.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Last Gasp 8.00 7.7 14-1
6 6 Medicine Show 30.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Palmilla’s Bet 30.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Sending 30.00 10.7 20-1
11 11 Rosie Cotton 8.00 11.6 22-1
4 4 Zettie 15.00 12.2 23-1
13 13 Coldasice 4.50 12.5 24-1
9 9 Enchanting Creek 20.00 14 26-1

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.