Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 24, 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
4 4 Dynamis 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Candy Corn 3.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Independent Paul 5.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Point Blank 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Thanks Frank 15.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Gluckstadt 1.60 6.7 13-1
7 7 Outlaw Run 20.00 7.7 15-1
3 3 Rev Too 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Yeagers Strategy 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cherokee Will 15.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Preacher’s Kid 3.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Stauf 30.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 It’s a Rainy Day 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Affixed 2.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Chances Taken 4.50 8.6 16-1
8 8 Rerun 4.00 9 17-1
7 7 Jimmy 12.00 9.6 18-1
9 9 Southfork 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Trident Hit 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Camp David 20.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Eastside Cool 3.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Bright Leaf 6.00 5 9-1
8 8 Logical Myth 15.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Beyond Best 15.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Gasoline 8.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 American Law 2.50 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 What a Blessing 1.20 1 2-1
8 8 Simovic 2.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Viking 3.50 4.9 9-1
1 1 Gold Member 30.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Handsome Herb 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 First Bid 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Lambo 10.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Wise Decision 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mighty Message 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Big Drinker 10.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Own the Field 2.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Aaron 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Just Ask Watts 20.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Patch O’Brien 10.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Fight’n Ready 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Husker Butch 20.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Moon Over Egbert 12.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Ain’t That a Kick 20.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Cawkab 20.00 10.6 20-1
12 12 Hey Boss 6.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rock Star Parking 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Proud Mule 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Charmonte 3.50 4.8 9-1
5 5 Candy Arcade 4.50 6.2 12-1
4 4 Trafalgar Shore 6.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Blazingly 30.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Donya Know It 20.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Rollin Chrome 2.50 8.6 16-1
6 6 Icy River 10.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Dixie Penny 12.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 Kitiara 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nullarbor 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ben Diesel 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Kattath 3.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 That’s Something 30.00 5 9-1
8 8 Atomic Tone 10.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Hello Hot Rod 3.50 6.2 12-1
1 1 Right Tone 6.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Sunrise Drive 20.00 7 13-1
13 13 Rowdy Rascal 15.00 7.7 15-1
10 10 W W Crazy 4.50 7.9 15-1
3 3 Tiwanaku 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Chaos Reigns 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lucky Boss 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tee Burns 30.00 1 2-1
4 4 Principe Carlo 4.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Smokin’ Hot 20.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Tie Breaker 3.50 4.5 8-1
2 2 Pittsburgh 20.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Family Tradition 12.00 5.2 10-1
13 13 All West 3.50 5.3 10-1
12 12 Tin Badge 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Risk Profile 10.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Cost Basis 8.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Man On the Moon 30.00 6.1 12-1
14 14 Super Brady 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Johnny Up 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Worth Looking 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Redemption Time 0 0-1
4 4 Stellar Vino 20.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sutherland 15.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Our Dream Rye’d 15.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 What’s Up Doc 2.50 5 10-1
9 9 Redemption Time 2.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Charleston 30.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Interlock Empire 15.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Brilliant Man 6.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Game Keeper 4.50 8 15-1
8 8 Funny Uncle 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Milliganmikeandme 0 0-1
6 6 Gold Strategy 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sistersouttachrome 10.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Arr Piratetreasure 20.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 War Music 20.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Runninthestreets 12.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Appealing Addie 2.50 3.5 7-1
8 8 Milliganmikeandme 20.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Cashmere Baby 4.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Lady Woopig 30.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Wildwood Queen 4.50 5.3 10-1
7 7 Principal Anita 30.00 5.3 10-1
13 13 Summorya 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Q’s Your Mama 3.50 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.