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Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 21, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Chun Money 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Levee Was Dry 3.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Good News Rocket 4.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 World Fair 2.00 5 10-1
1 1 Max Mischief 10.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Arjun for Karz 30.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Heckamighty 20.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Tactical Man 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Paint Baller 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Spielman 3.50 1.9 4-1
2 2 Handsome Herb 15.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Simovic 2.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Tiz My Hero 20.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Walstib 4.50 5.2 10-1
9 9 Nyquist Frequency 8.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Trusted Image 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Jinxzi 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Changing Times 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Peace Dog 3.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Choctaw Zip 2.50 5.6 11-1
3 3 Blessed Vision 10.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Macho Ronnie 15.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 You Vee Cee 4.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 Colonel Barton 20.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Dicey Wager 15.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 I’m an Oak 15.00 9.3 18-1
4 4 Miri a Coincidence 20.00 10 19-1
11 11 Reef’s Destiny 12.00 10.9 21-1
5 5 Cooler King 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Wampus Kitten 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Sparkly 8.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Hot Day 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 She’s Solid Silver 12.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Chica Arma 2.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 My Kinda Trouble 20.00 4 8-1
10 10 Spin the Breeze 6.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Twas Lola 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Be My Huckleberry 30.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Babe in the Woods 20.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Lady Riley 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Big Bourbon River 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Museum Quality 3.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Preacher’s Kid 5.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Gentle Ben 30.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Austin’s Map 6.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Penrod 4.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Safe Bet 2.50 8.9 17-1
4 4 Rerun 15.00 9 17-1
7 7 Mo Heartaches 15.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Run Deano Run 30.00 9.9 19-1
6 6 Shot At Pure Peace 50.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Xyngin Spitfire 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Spirit Rules 5.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Scrupulous 4.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Our Keepsake 3.50 5.7 11-1
9 9 Q’s Your Mama 6.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Chojo 15.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 What’s to Do 15.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Sweet Mother Mary 15.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 She’s Not a Joke 3.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lottery Ticket 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Zen Dreams 10.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Viveca 15.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 My Shot 5.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Pink Ruby 20.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Cat Pays the Toll 4.50 5.8 11-1
5 5 St. Albans Raid 6.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Kerry’s Kiss 2.50 6.7 13-1
7 7 Vino Tiempo 15.00 7 13-1
9 9 Fall in Love 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Top Gun Tommy 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Eternally Grateful 4.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Drill’s Li’l Man 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 El Diablo Rojo 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Golden Luna 20.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Raymond 3.50 7.8 15-1
10 10 Ian Glass 12.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Russian to Win 2.50 9.5 18-1
4 4 Pressure 10.00 9.8 19-1
7 7 Vale 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gun Party 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Indy Magic 5.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 I’m McDreamy 4.50 6.5 12-1
8 8 Caper’s Hooley 12.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Liam’s Journey 30.00 8.4 16-1
10 10 Anthonian 15.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Gold Sweep 15.00 8.6 16-1
2 2 Daily Grind 6.00 8.9 17-1
3 3 Millers Rite 20.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 Lat Long 2.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ice Again 20.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hollywood Ending 6.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Redbird Nation 30.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Famous Final Scene 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Charbon 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Gluckstadt 4.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Mount Craig 5.00 7 13-1
10 10 Fear of Union 3.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Rivetage 2.50 8.1 15-1
7 7 Reveille Valley 20.00 10.8 20-1
9 9 Fastened 30.00 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.

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