Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 26, 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 Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Rocco Strong 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Mad Adam 2.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Face Value 4.50 2.9 6-1
4 4 Mr. Thunderstruck 10.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Khozy My Boy 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Nepal Up 10.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Boogie Bode 8.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Colosi 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Blaze On 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Saranac Lake 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Interstella 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Templar Red 10.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Marshside Mama 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Super Enticing 5.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Miesha 30.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Peppers Girlfriend 15.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Lady Commander 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Super Brady 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Larry’s Legend 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Fire Bryan 4.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Chapel Barn 5.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Deflater 30.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Holding Pattern 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Out Run’m 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Aheadofthegame 20.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Captain Jack 30.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Stomping Hotrod 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Espionage 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Raymond 2.50 1.3 3-1
4 4 Martini Blu 8.00 2 4-1
6 6 Knicks Story 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Worth Looking 15.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 El Diablo Rojo 3.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Ram 4.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Lemon Drop Shot 12.00 9 17-1
1 1 Verb 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Farley Hall 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Piquant 2.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Complex Music 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Waco 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Sweet Fantasy 10.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Gryphon 3.50 5.3 10-1
3 3 Maverama 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Haunted Flame 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Towner Too 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Calamity 1.60 1 2-1
10 10 Boujee Beach 20.00 2 4-1
3 3 Princess Aliyah 15.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 St. Albans Raid 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Gloryibee 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Necessity 8.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Plaza Cue 12.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Achieve 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Frosted Miracle 8.00 6 11-1
9 9 Midnight Muse 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Konteekee 0 0-1
3 3 Airborne Elite 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 It’ll Do 6.00 1.4 3-1
13 13 Pass Line 8.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Blue Line 4.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Quarrymen 8.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Konteekee 15.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Statler 30.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Lucky Bird 30.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Redbird Nation 30.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Improbable First 30.00 7 13-1
7 7 Mr Seeker 50.00 10.5 20-1
11 11 Parkway 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Clear Echo 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hot Day 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Cruise Missile 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Midway Vow 3.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Flat Stormin 15.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Georgia On E’smind 15.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Aunt Alex 5.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Karson Kay 30.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 She’s a Reader 30.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Line Runner 20.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Nandina 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Curvino 0 0-1
7 7 Handsome Pants 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Brodeur 4.50 2.1 4-1
9 9 Curvino 12.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Capo Luca 20.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Fast Joker 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Bout Tree Fiddy 50.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Out N Out Disgrace 30.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Big Much 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Chief Liam 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Optical 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Amor Patriae 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Changing Times 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Cybertown 3.50 1.3 3-1
1 1 Stuck N Snow 20.00 3 6-1
6 6 Brahms Image 3.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Ready Shoes 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Debater 30.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Where’s Randy 12.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Holus Bolus 15.00 5 9-1
7 7 Hoppin John 8.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Our Heavenly Gift 20.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Great Barrier 10.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Spoonman 30.00 11 21-1
14 14 Moneystrike 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Burlsworth 12.00 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.