Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 8, 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 Lucency 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Denington 2.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Trident Hit 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Hern 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 American Law 2.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Willy D’s 8.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Background 6.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Coinage 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Seas of Normandy 4.50 1 2-1
1A 8 K Crown 3.50 2.8 5-1
2 1 Cawkab 10.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 J T’s Imagination 2.50 3.3 6-1
5 4 Aaron 4.00 4.2 8-1
8 9 Mansoura 50.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Fight’n Ready 30.00 6.7 13-1
10 11 Blessed Vision 15.00 8.6 16-1
11 12 Point Blank 20.00 10.8 20-1
9 10 Mystifier 30.00 11 21-1
4 3 Hey Boss 6.00 11.3 21-1
1 5 Contrabandista 3.50 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Stipulate 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bang Bang Fury 4.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Nuit Magique 4.50 5.1 10-1
9 9 Racquel Blue 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Ride the Broom 8.00 6 11-1
3 3 Gun Twirl 3.50 7.3 14-1
5 5 Get Frosty 30.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Taker Back 20.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Leilauni Sue 6.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Miracle Mack 5.00 1 2-1
6 6 Bigwrigdude 15.00 3.5 7-1
14 14 Tizmarkus 2.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 Lake of Fire 30.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Dawn Strategy 20.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Big Country Boy 30.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Whitley 3.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Willy Cuts 4.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Castle Gap 2.50 9.5 18-1
10 10 Stormbender 10.00 9.6 18-1
2 2 Captain Hamazing 30.00 11.1 21-1
1 1 Four O Nine 20.00 12.2 23-1
7 7 Personal Jet 5.00 13.2 25-1
4 4 Swift Ruler 15.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 On a Spree 1.40 1 2-1
9 9 Lucky Boss 6.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Megatap 20.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Family Tradition 4.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Beealea 12.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Man On the Moon 20.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Mr. Thunderstruck 4.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Lions Not Sheep 15.00 8.6 16-1
4 4 Canadian Pharoah 15.00 9.6 18-1
12 12 Aheadofthegame 30.00 10.4 20-1
13 13 Out Run’m 15.00 10.7 20-1
3 3 Galactic Empire 50.00 11.4 22-1
11 11 Colosi 30.00 13.3 25-1
14 14 Deflater 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Atomic Tone 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Camp David 15.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 California Tiger 10.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Eastside Cool 2.50 5 9-1
11 11 Dazzlemesilver 10.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Fifty Cent Dollars 6.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Polterer 4.00 9.7 18-1
5 5 Logical Myth 20.00 9.8 19-1
4 4 Sonneman 15.00 10.4 20-1
7 7 Hello Hot Rod 20.00 10.6 20-1
3 3 Pats Property 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 I’m No Joke 5.00 1 2-1
11 11 Top Gun Tommy 2.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 J J’s Ranger 20.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Blame J D 20.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 American Outlaw 30.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Lightning Struck 6.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Payne 2.50 8.1 15-1
4 4 Circle Back Jack 10.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Holiday House 15.00 10.2 19-1
2 2 Wind of Change (BRZ) 15.00 10.8 20-1
3 3 Vale 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hymn 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Secret Legend 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Velociraptor 3.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Gun Runner Charlie 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Bon Temps 15.00 6 11-1
4 4 My Kid Syd 15.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Affixed 30.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Stomp 3.50 9.1 17-1
9 9 Dawn At Normandy 12.00 9.8 19-1
7 7 Iron Dome 10.00 10.8 20-1
10 10 Rango 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Bayakoa S.) – Bayakoa S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Loved 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Corningstone 2.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Free Like a Girl 3.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Wild Bout Hilary 10.00 3 6-1
3 3 Little Jamie 4.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Bow Draw 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Princess Em Too 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Buriana 12.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 La Fantastica 2.50 2.1 4-1
9 9 Momentario 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Eskenforaraise 15.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Good Game 6.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Barbie’s Dream 20.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Frosted Miracle 8.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Yes Ma’am 4.50 10.2 19-1
7 7 Kai Kai 20.00 10.3 19-1
11 11 Lobby Rendezvous 12.00 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.