Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 28, 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
10 10 Classically 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 East From West 0.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Ice Again 0.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Royal Court 0.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Lear 0.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Yourcuznfromboston 0.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Native Moonshine 0.00 5.5 10-1
5A 5 Fetchs Brahm 0.00 11 21-1
4A 4 Point Blank 0.00 11 21-1
6 6 Outlaw Run 0.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Big Gain 0.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Patient Emilie 0 0-1
1 1 L. A. Diamond 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sending 0.00 2 4-1
12 12 Moenchanted 0.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Golden Edge 0.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 Stephan Again 0.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Sundae Sprinkles 0.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Tactical Express 0.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Sky Raven 0.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Patient Emilie 0.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Polska Sue 0.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Woodcut 0.00 8 15-1
10 10 Y City 0.00 8.2 15-1
14 14 Texas Sequoia 0.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Confirmed Forgery 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tell Me When 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Atlantic Strike 0.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Trafalgar Shore 0.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Ship It 0.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Unbridled Lunar 0.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Bertie’s Cause 0.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Candy Arcade 0.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Icy River 0.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Legally Lucky 0.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Okie Love 0.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mo Moves 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Cost Basis 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lucky Boss 0.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Frost Alert 0.00 2.3 4-1
12 12 Independent Paul 0.00 2.7 5-1
13 13 Lions Not Sheep 0.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Megatap 0.00 4 8-1
6 6 Man On the Moon 0.00 5 10-1
5 5 Euclid Avenue 0.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Pittsburgh 0.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Vanisky 0.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Fight’n Ready 0.00 10.5 20-1
9 9 Canadian Pharoah 0.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Cajun Eddie 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Complex Secret 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Battleshipper 0.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Swiftwind 0.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Square Baby 0.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Alanis 0.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Daisy Duke 0.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Baytown Butterfly 0.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Millie’s Stardust 0.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Princess of Omaha 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Axton 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Moon Over Egbert 0.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Boat Song 0.00 3 6-1
6 6 Ravin’s Town 0.00 3 6-1
11 11 Dalton’s Rutrow 0.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 J J’s Ranger 0.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Guided Arrow 0.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Express Cruiser 0.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Husker Butch 0.00 8 15-1
9 9 Captain Jack 0.00 10.4 20-1
7 7 Bellamys Roan 0.00 10.9 21-1
14 14 Dual Monarchy 0.00 SCRATCH
13 13 King Anthony 0.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Bettering 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Angel of Faith 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Best Seller 0.00 4 8-1
5 5 She Makes a Point 0.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Crazy Cami 0.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Templar Red 0.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Honor Cat 0.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Simply Enchanting 0.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Malibu Smart 0.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Logistics 0.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Lemon Muffin 0.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Late to the Game 0.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Champagne Rose (BRZ) 0.00 8.7 16-1
13 13 Key to Success 0.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Progeny 0.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 I Got No Munny 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hi Yah 0.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Without Objection 0.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Dazzlemesilver 0.00 6 11-1
6 6 Trikitraki 0.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Cane Creek Road 0.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Raven’s Nest 0.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Rowdy Rascal 0.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Gambler Rocket 0.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Amazing Success 0.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 Hello Hot Rod 0.00 8.4 16-1
14 14 Blow Torch 0.00 9 17-1
4 4 Blame J D 0.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Tim Tal 0.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Laughing Boy 0 0-1
4 4 Magic Tap 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Laughing Boy 0.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Winnemac Avenue 0.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Speed Bias 0.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Black Powder 0.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Game Warden 0.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Red Run 0.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Masqueparade 0.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 This Damsel Mayfly 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Very Cosmopolitan 0.00 2 4-1
8 8 Devlish Gal 0.00 2.4 5-1
13 13 Pickmeupatmidnight 0.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Honduras Passion 0.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Sydney’s Joy 0.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Presleys Turn 0.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Little Rag Doll 0.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Flirtin Again 0.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Sublime Hope 0.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Palmilla’s Bet 0.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Shes a Devil Woman 0.00 8.1 15-1
14 14 Rosie Cotton 0.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Range Life 0.00 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.