Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 16, 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
Fetchs Brahm 0 0-1
1 1 Ice Again 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Humor Me Now 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Royal Court 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 It’ll Do 8.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Wicked Melody 5.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 East From West 20.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Redbird Nation 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Remember the Fear 3.50 5.1 10-1
3 3 Fetchs Brahm 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Major Mack 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Halfway Tempted 2.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Bolt’s Treasure 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Stoke the Fire 4.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Razorcat 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Let’s Go Champ 8.00 7 13-1
1 1 Rebel Moon 3.50 7.2 14-1
6 6 Awol 15.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Studeny 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kerry’s Kiss 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 St. Albans Raid 8.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Moon Over Choctaw 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Maddienlizzyshonor 10.00 3 6-1
6 6 My Shot 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Frosted Miracle 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Lottery Ticket 3.50 3.6 7-1
7 7 Fall in Love 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Easy Action 0 0-1
7 7 Easy Action 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Powerful 4.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Juilliard 3.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Aaron 4.50 4.3 8-1
2 2 Just Ask Watts 5.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Market Street 3.50 4.8 9-1
8 8 Western Command 12.00 5 10-1
5 5 Dalton’s Rutrow 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Sir Exton 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hwy Twenty Ride 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Vaden 2.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 All Green Lights 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 Big Andy Mort 15.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Ranch Hand 30.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 More Money Mo 30.00 8 15-1
11 11 Crue’s N Control 30.00 9 17-1
3 3 Arky Road 15.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 The Hit King Rose 30.00 10.7 20-1
2 2 Butch 30.00 10.9 21-1
9 9 Mr. Butch 2.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Westeros 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Blaze On 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Baby Gundin 3.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Lil Town Sis 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Marina’s Gold 1.80 5.3 10-1
3 3 Right Trappe 15.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 She Be Sheehan 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Class Code 15.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Ship It 20.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Legally Lucky 20.00 7.7 15-1
1 1 Star’s Dream 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Baton Rouge 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Just Steel 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 W W Scout’s Honor 12.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Gewurztraminer 5.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Awesome Aaron 10.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Save the Trees 15.00 5 9-1
8 8 Nasty Habit 10.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Runaway Jack 15.00 6 11-1
11 11 Onthestage 20.00 6 11-1
10 10 Underhill’s Tab 20.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Master Game 30.00 9.1 17-1
14 14 Excitable Boy 30.00 10.1 19-1
5 5 Oviatt Class 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Keen Cat 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Flash Wear 0 0-1
8 8 Legal Empress 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 California Sunset 2.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Kinzie Queen 4.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Spankerboom 20.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Enchanting 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Ensorcell 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Flash Wear 20.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Vanilla 6.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Fearless Lady 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Landlord 0 0-1
8 8 Landlord 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Brahms Image 2.50 1.1 2-1
10 10 Touchdown Arkansas 4.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Campisi 8.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Hayahlookatme 15.00 6 11-1
2 2 War Mule 15.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Rocket Sanders 12.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Debater 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Chez Whiz 15.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Gettinby 10.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Max Dot Socks 20.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Spoonman 30.00 9.8 19-1
14 14 Cybertown 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Al’s Romeo 2.00 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.