Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 14, 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 Pens Street 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Rose Palace 2.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Templar Red 15.00 2 4-1
6 6 Tiffany Twist 5.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Sunny Isle Beach 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Key to Success 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Best Performer 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Kirby Kaye 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Dr. Soulfire 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 Derby Date 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Metallic Man 10.00 2 4-1
9 9 Cost Basis 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Super Brady 12.00 3 6-1
10 10 Larry’s Legend 15.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Worth Looking 4.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Wet and Wild 20.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Blow Torch 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 Burning Leaves 12.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Warp Ride 30.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Gold Baron 50.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Itzel 0 0-1
6 6 Itzel 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Copper Em 2.50 1.3 3-1
1 1 Daisy Duke 1.60 4 8-1
5 5 Miss Mikos 15.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Our Keepsake 10.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 She’s Not a Joke 8.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Xyngin Spitfire 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Scrupulous 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Morally Complex 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Flat Stormin 2.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Last Gasp 15.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Air Castle 5.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Honduras Passion 10.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Joyful Josephine 3.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Rosie Cotton 10.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Smoke Show Girl 15.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Grizmo 30.00 7.9 15-1
9 9 Sky Raven 50.00 10.3 20-1
8 8 Zanzora 20.00 10.8 20-1
2 2 Southern Speight 50.00 12 23-1
13 13 Line Runner 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Myspittinimage 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Blue Ember 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Up On the Edge 6.00 1.1 2-1
10 10 Silent Revenge 10.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Evocation 3.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Sassy Lass 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 1 Sensible Choice 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 2 Chiquita Reina 12.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Grace Given 12.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Adamantly 20.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Miss Analyzed 30.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Ready for Wine 30.00 8.7 17-1
13 13 Chuck Wills Widow 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Poetic Fury 8.00 SCRATCH
1A 14 Babe in the Woods 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Crew Dragon 0 0-1
3 3 Without Borders 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Hailstorm 4.50 3 6-1
4 4 Here Comes Braylon 12.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Magical Mark 3.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Crew Dragon 10.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Lend It Tewmey 3.50 4.4 8-1
8 8 Pass Line 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Charleston 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 League of Legends 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Passion Rules 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Heavenville 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Hymn 1.80 5 9-1
6 6 Handsome Pants 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Amor Patriae 12.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Bermuda Blitz 3.50 6 11-1
2 2 Farley Hall 20.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Iron Sharpens Iron 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Air It Out 2.00 1 2-1
12 12 Cloud Without Rein 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Celentano 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Rewire 3.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Gold Member 12.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Improbable First 30.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Loud Boy 20.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Natorade 15.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Statler 30.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 It’s a Rainy Day 20.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Madmartigan 30.00 8.8 17-1
11 11 East From West 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bendoog 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Disarm 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Horace Mann 5.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 In a Jam 12.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Tonka Warrior 30.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Classic Car Wash 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Zatara 30.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Catching Freedom 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Presleys Turn 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Aunt Dixie 4.50 3.7 7-1
10 10 My Sweet Angel 8.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Nip It in the Bud 12.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Call Darla 12.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Maritude 15.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Nice Move 10.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Holly Springs 30.00 7.7 14-1
4 4 Sundae Sprinkles 20.00 8.6 16-1
12 12 A Vision of Hope 15.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Spicy Noodles 30.00 9.6 18-1
13 13 Aloha Baby 2.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Sending 3.00 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.