Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 30, 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
2 2 Grace Given 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Evocation 1.20 2.6 5-1
7 7 Royal Laughter 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Cry If I Want To 12.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Crystal Symphony 10.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Blue Ember 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Babe in the Woods 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Love in Lights (GB) 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Get Away With It 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Royal Court 2.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 I Got a Guy 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Top of the World 20.00 6 11-1
12 12 Bradford 10.00 7 13-1
1 1 Cavanal 10.00 9.6 18-1
6 6 Vino Vidi Vici 30.00 9.6 18-1
13 13 Enigma Code 20.00 10.2 19-1
3 3 C J’s Boomba 30.00 10.3 19-1
5 5 Rainbow Man 20.00 10.8 20-1
9 9 Golden Light 30.00 12.9 24-1
11 11 Reveille Valley 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bolt’s Treasure 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Tis Charming 2.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Awol 3.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Cowboy Code 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Dr. Storm 6.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Let’s Go Champ 20.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Full Victory 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pattern Bet 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Summorya 4.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Lady Astrid 3.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 She Be Sheehan 6.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 She’s Storming 30.00 6.7 13-1
12 12 Chai Tea 8.00 8 15-1
2 2 Shutup Please 30.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Courageous Cappen 4.50 9.5 18-1
5 5 Queenies Way 30.00 9.8 19-1
8 8 Petula 20.00 10 19-1
11 11 Navagationalbeacon 30.00 10.7 20-1
1 1 Dixie Girl To 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Life Is Hard 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Runway Magic 5.00 3 6-1
2 2 Sarge’s Sermon 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 Stand Proud 4.50 4.1 8-1
8 8 Home Run Trick 2.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Feathers Road 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Vanisky 20.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Catdaddy 10.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Euclid Avenue 30.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Gold Baron 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sthenic 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sassy Lass 4.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Fly Like the Wind 3.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Timbavati 2.50 5 9-1
6 6 Ngala 8.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Sophie’s Star 30.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Sparkly 12.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Petit Jean 15.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Sunnyandseventy 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Fine by Design 15.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 K J’s Pistol Annie 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 American Band 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Mazoku 5.00 5 9-1
9 9 Bertie’s Cause 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Austrian Navy 8.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Awesome Annmarie 2.50 6.9 13-1
1 1 Sequin Lady 15.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Fearless Kristie 30.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Singing Emma 30.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Backed by Gold 12.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Okie Love 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Mischelof (CHI) 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 King Russell 3.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Daily Grind 8.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Bedard 1.80 3.3 6-1
4 4 Ultimate Strike 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Moneyshot 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Touch Of Glam (ARG) 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Phreddie Mac 20.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Shattuck 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Musical Prayer 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Up the Creek 4.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Payrula 20.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Spin the Breeze 8.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Chica Arma 10.00 8.2 15-1
11 11 Bella Haze 10.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Valhalla Vixen 6.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Up On the Edge 10.00 9.2 17-1
2 2 Twas Lola 12.00 9.2 17-1
7 7 New Woman 20.00 10.7 20-1
5 5 She’s Not a Joke 15.00 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.