Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Monday, February 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
1 1 Mad Adam 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Tiwanaku 2.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Face Value 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Mr. Thunderstruck 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Candy for Carmel 12.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Contrabandista 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Fire Bryan 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lady Astrid 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 War Music 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Petula 12.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 She’s Storming 3.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 She Be Sheehan 4.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Kitiara 20.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Chai Tea 6.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Magnolia Mae 15.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 Navagationalbeacon 12.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Jeri Dawn 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Gasoline 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Polterer 4.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Expensive Cut 3.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Tapsasional 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Big Paper 20.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Sunrise Drive 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 W W Crazy 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Sittin On Go 2.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Right Tone 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Commodore Overnight S.) – Commodore Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Disco Ball 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Wendelssohn 1.20 1.2 2-1
2 2 Booth 12.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Chiringo 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Osbourne 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Gold Luck 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 W W Scout’s Honor 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bron and Brow 12.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Payne 4.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 Macron 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Mr Bob 15.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Sound Doctrine 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Major Blue 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Willtorun 3.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Got Thunder 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Proprietary Trade 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Big Boat 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Heavenville 5.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 R Heisman 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Curvino 6.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Bermuda Blitz 2.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 The Warden 10.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Chief Liam 15.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 What Me Worry 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Spring Dancer 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Avery’s Mischief 10.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Dare to Fly 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Mia’s Mom 30.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Mendela 8.00 9.3 18-1
4 4 Coaster 15.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Now We Go 20.00 9.5 18-1
2 2 Dancing Eyes 30.00 9.6 18-1
8 8 Trista 6.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Lady of Silence 3.50 10.4 20-1
9 9 Therdgoesonforever 4.50 11.8 22-1
12 12 Meg’s Foxy Grey 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tripolina 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sharp Tune 6.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Demidanu 20.00 4 8-1
2 2 Story Hour 20.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Pharoah’s Heart 15.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Asternia 3.50 5.5 10-1
10 10 Marmalade Skye 8.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Always Angels 20.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Dealing Justice 12.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Xtreme Smoke Show 20.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Stellar Lily 15.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Titled Lady 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Dixie Belle S.) – Dixie Belle S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Miss Martini 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 G W’s Girl 1.40 1.8 3-1
6 6 Whata Moon 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Spankerboom 20.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 You’ll Be Back 3.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Innocence 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Wisconsin Gal 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Gunite Max 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Double Barrel 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Count Dracula 6.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Fireball Birdie 12.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Mighty Message 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Luna Vieja 3.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Juilliard 15.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Bolt At Midnight 4.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Searcy 12.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Just Ask Watts 10.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Myra’s Boy 20.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Rebelious 20.00 8.4 16-1
2 2 Ice Express 30.00 9 17-1
13 13 Our Dream Rye’d 20.00 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.