Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 23, 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
Complex Secret 0 0-1
Clapping Trees 0 0-1
Clapping Trees 0 0-1
1 1 Golden Irish 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Clapping Trees 15.00 4 7-1
2 2 Gunite Max 12.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Complex Secret 2.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Kinzie Queen 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Daisy Duke 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Kentucky Smokeshow 5.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Square Baby 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Helen’s Revenge 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Piggy Tales Up 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Crabtree 0 0-1
Big Gain 0 0-1
10 10 Big Gain 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Brinson 6.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Greers Ferry 5.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Rocket Night 2.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Sir Exton 3.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Chou Chou d’Aven (FR) 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Remember the Fear 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Big Andy Mort 10.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Crabtree 15.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Run Deano Run 30.00 10.7 20-1
13 13 Get Away With It 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Rainbow Man 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Reveille Valley 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Cavanal 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gloriette 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Spirit Rules 2.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Divine Gal 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Sweet Mother Mary 8.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Sugar Bell 5.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Collected Glory 12.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Laura Branigan 20.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Xyngin Spitfire 15.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Miss Shipman 10.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Opposite the Crowd 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Peppers Girlfriend 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Gettinby 1.00 1 2-1
12 12 Pea Eye 30.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 A P Ruly 6.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Dawn Strategy 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 To too Twentytwo 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Viney 30.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Cutting Class 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Denali Lightning 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Captain Hamazing 20.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Go Go Ro Ro 15.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Perfecto 12.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Butch 30.00 8.8 17-1
14 14 Four O Nine 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Giant Moon 4.00 SCRATCH

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
7 7 Drifter 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Burning Leaves 5.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Candy for Carmel 15.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Granada Flavor 8.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Asset Basis 20.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Jolly Tommy 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Beealea 20.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Canadian Game 20.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Cool Memory 12.00 7 13-1
12 12 Just Like Magic 30.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Contrabandista 10.00 8.8 17-1
14 14 Colosi 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 American Hero 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Jackman 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bron and Brow 2.50 1.3 3-1
2 2 Got Thunder 3.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Vulcan 15.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Chipofftheoldblock 20.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Wind of Change (BRZ) 5.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Hi Yah 20.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Synthesis 12.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Manta Rey 20.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Junior Bug 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Rowdy Rascal 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Devil’s Tower 0 0-1
Lochmoor 0 0-1
6 6 Big Hat Willie 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Disco Ball 1.80 2.6 5-1
9 9 Giant Teddy 10.00 3.6 7-1
12 12 Lochmoor 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Ninja Warrior 20.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Devil’s Tower 3.50 5.1 10-1
5 5 Miacomet 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Macron 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Spankster 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 C F V Bullet 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Awesome Aaron 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Inca Empire 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Miracle Worker 0 0-1
5 5 Go Captain 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Risk It 8.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Eglise 3.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Plausible Denile 10.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Rowdy Riot 4.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Millers Rite 15.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Miracle Worker 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Ore Mine 20.00 5 9-1
3 3 Go West Go 30.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Nofurtherquestions 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Banishing 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Osbourne 10.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Gold Luck 20.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Wendelssohn 2.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Booth 15.00 3 6-1
7 7 Of a Revolution 4.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Nasty Habit 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Major Blue 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Attache 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Range Life 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sending 30.00 2 4-1
7 7 Get Frosty 1.80 2.9 5-1
1 1 Last Gasp 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 No Pay No Hay 5.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Palmilla’s Bet 30.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Boss On the Run 10.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Blue Dazzler 4.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Rosie Cotton 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Medicine Show 30.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Zettie 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Georgia On E’smind 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Coldasice 4.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Enchanting Creek 20.00 SCRATCH

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.