Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 1, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Karmalites 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Happy Talk 2.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Leilauni Sue 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Bang Bang Fury 4.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Luck Is a Lady 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Lahar Blockade 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Braken Good 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Get Frosty 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bradford 2.50 1 2-1
13 13 Get Away With It 3.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Preacher’s Kid 2.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Red River 20.00 3.1 6-1
12 12 Stillbilly 10.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Rerun 4.50 3.6 7-1
14 14 Willie Cat 30.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Mo Heartaches 8.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Battleoftheravine 15.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Willie Cat 12.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Get Frosty 30.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Arky Road 30.00 9.6 18-1
2 2 Gentle Ben 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Seeking the Game 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Super Brady 4.50 1 2-1
1 12 Atomic Tone 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 3 Allo Enry 6.00 3.6 7-1
11 10 Johnny Up 15.00 3.6 7-1
5 4 Elusive d’Oro 2.50 3.8 7-1
7 6 Tee Burns 20.00 3.8 7-1
8 7 Warp Ride 15.00 4.5 9-1
3 2 Risk Profile 10.00 4.8 9-1
12 11 Family Tradition 8.00 5 10-1
9 8 Tie Breaker 15.00 5.8 11-1
10 9 Colonel Barton 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 5 Gold Baron 30.00 8.3 16-1
1A 13 Silardi 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Chapter and Verse 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Coldasice 2.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Reecho 4.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Rosie Cotton 5.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Myspittinimage 20.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Indian Spirit 20.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Daretocatchlove 12.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Line Runner 8.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Chapter and Verse 30.00 6 11-1
1 1 I’d Be Honored 30.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Smooth Marriage 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Don’t Post It 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mount Craig 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tiz Wicked Strong 2.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Tis Charming 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Gluckstadt 3.50 4.1 8-1
1 1 Famous Final Scene 20.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Rivetage 5.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Fear of Union 4.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Charbon 20.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Tornado Road 10.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Fastened 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Pride’s Prince 0 0-1
7 7 Pride’s Prince 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Montana Cafe 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Putting Eagle 2.50 1.6 3-1
12 12 Real Blues 15.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Arjun for Karz 50.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Tip Toe Joe 6.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 McMusic 8.00 5 10-1
8 8 Jinxzi 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Arthur’s Court 20.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 E Money 30.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Heckamighty 30.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Saving Heart 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Adeera 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Legal Empress 3.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 In Awe of Juju 4.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Princess Em Too 3.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Kentucky Smokeshow 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Decadent 4.50 6.7 13-1
1 1 Kinzie Queen 5.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Boutwell Time 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Brahms Image 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Strato 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Burlsworth 15.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Strike Ridge 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Classy Socks 12.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 Al’s Romeo 3.50 4.8 9-1
7 7 Cybertown 5.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Reef’s Destiny 30.00 5.6 10-1
5 5 Holding Pattern 6.00 6 11-1
3 3 Blame J D 20.00 6.3 12-1
13 13 Where’s Randy 15.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Paramount Paycheck 15.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Gettinby 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Downthedustyroad Breeders’ S.) – Downthedustyroad Breeders’ S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Haulin Ice 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Punchy Girl 6.00 1.5 3-1
9 9 Bennykayandsuzytoo 4.00 2 4-1
8 8 Arr Piratetreasure 30.00 3 6-1
3 3 Q’s Your Mama 30.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Appealing Addie 20.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 She’s Storming 30.00 5 9-1
4 4 Sulwe 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Lassie My Girl 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Gun Party 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 I’m McDreamy 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Lat Long 1.80 5.7 11-1
7 7 Liam’s Journey 30.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Anthonian 10.00 7.6 14-1
12 12 Gunflash 12.00 7.8 15-1
2 2 Indy Magic 8.00 8 15-1
10 10 Show Time 30.00 8.5 16-1
13 13 Hern 20.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Daily Grind 8.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Millers Rite 15.00 9.5 18-1
1 1 Eternally Grateful 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Silver Heist 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Caper’s Hooley 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Austin’s Map 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Museum Quality 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Good Lord 2.50 1.8 3-1
10 10 Penrod 5.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Affixed 15.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Safe Bet 4.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Phenomenal Dream 15.00 5 10-1
7 7 Big Bourbon River 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Tweet Some Mo 50.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Run Deano Run 50.00 8.2 16-1
2 2 Tactical Man 30.00 9 17-1
12 12 Cat Storm 6.00 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.