Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 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
Amazing Success 0 0-1
Cooler King 0 0-1
A Thousand Miles 0 0-1
10 10 Atta Party 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Peace Dog 5.00 2 4-1
11 11 Choctaw Zip 4.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Amazing Success 2.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Hoppin John 3.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 You Vee Cee 10.00 3 6-1
12 12 Blame J D 20.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Miri a Coincidence 30.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Blessed Vision 20.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Reef’s Destiny 30.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Cooler King 30.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 I’m an Oak 30.00 9.6 18-1
14 14 Allo Enry 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Classy Socks 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sir Gallivant 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Full Victory 12.00 1.6 3-1
12 12 Speechless 4.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Predecessor 15.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Stonington 4.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Sprint Out Pass 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 Vino Vidi Vici 15.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Magic Mover 6.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Audax Minor 20.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Cutlass King 30.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Rachael’s Wagon 12.00 7.5 14-1
11 11 Studeny 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Vaden 3.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Tip Toe Joe 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Mid Day Image 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Luv to Win 15.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Wind of Change (BRZ) 1.60 2.1 4-1
9 9 Dance Man 4.50 2.7 5-1
13 13 Trikitraki 10.00 4 7-1
11 11 Knicks Story 6.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Permafrost 20.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 J T’s Imagination 20.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Axton 15.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Out Run’m 30.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Last Diamond 30.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Colosi 30.00 11.4 21-1
3 3 Macho Ronnie 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Captain Jack 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Inca Empire 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Antigravity 12.00 2 4-1
10 10 Cashmeup 1.60 2 4-1
2 2 Eternally Grateful 4.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Dynamis 30.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Nip N Tuck 20.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Boogie Bode 10.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Unstable Prince 10.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Spoonman 50.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Executive Action 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Icarus 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Espionage 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 El Rey Dorado 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Go the Distance 15.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Mean Jakey 15.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Cane Creek Road 6.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Fort Warren 3.00 5 9-1
4 4 Go West 15.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 King Anthony 20.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Synthesis 5.00 9.4 18-1
3 3 Sutherland 10.00 10 19-1
6 6 Mo Rum 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Sweet as Sin 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ceepeegee 2.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Ore Mine 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Copper Echo 20.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Parkway 3.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Ryno Wrecker 30.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 More Than Five 8.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Barrel Thief 30.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Remember the Fear 20.00 9.8 19-1
3 3 Rewire 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Chick Command 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Vittorio 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Pats Property 10.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Eastside Cool 4.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Coinage 10.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 The Thunderer 3.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Background 15.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Miacomet 15.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 American Blaze 20.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Ethereal Road 5.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Sittin On Go 8.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Zat’s the One 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Fanatical 12.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Oy Gevald 3.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Brother Tony 12.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Shepherd 3.00 3 6-1
12 12 Concrete Cruiser 30.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Tap Into This 6.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Sushi Man 30.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Kavanaugh 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Titanium Man 20.00 5.9 11-1
13 13 Pretty Capable 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Liam’s Song 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Money Game 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Little Blaze 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 She Called 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Lassie My Girl 5.00 2.2 4-1
11 11 Don’t Ju Forget 12.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Dance My Way 30.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Nuit Magique 3.50 3.2 6-1
5 5 Outrageously 12.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Roman Grace 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Ready for Trouble 10.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Stone Cold Lover 20.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Awesome Annmarie 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Sulwe 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Azeri S.) – Azeri S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Free Like a Girl 0 0-1
1 1 Thorpedo Anna 0.40 1 2-1
4 4 Wild Bout Hilary 15.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Jody’s Pride 8.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Free Like a Girl 15.00 3 6-1
2 2 Alpine Princess 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Recharge 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Bow Draw 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Top Gun Tommy 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Summer Splash 4.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Lightning Struck 8.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Ian Glass 15.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Raymond 4.50 4.7 9-1
4 4 Vale 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Hey Eugene 30.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Drill’s Li’l Man 30.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Pressure 10.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Russian to Win 3.00 9 17-1
10 10 El Diablo Rojo 10.00 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.