Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 21, 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
4 4 Collected Glory 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Chip Shortage 6.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Spite Lite 12.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Legally Charitable 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Opposite the Crowd 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Miesha 12.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Sister Ella 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Little Burrito 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Dessert First 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 The Princess Says 12.00 1 2-1
1 4 Bertie’s Cause 2.50 1.8 3-1
4 3 Cankton’s Cowgirl 20.00 2.4 4-1
9 10 Backed by Gold 3.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Charmonte 10.00 3.7 7-1
2 1 She’s Storming 20.00 4.1 8-1
1A 8 Lady of Devon 2.50 5.8 11-1
6 6 Kitiara 4.50 6.1 11-1
5 5 Pattern Bet 6.00 SCRATCH
8 9 Icy River 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Call Sadie 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Toodle Loo 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Doubledaddy Issues 1.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Memory Maker 20.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Sending 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 This Damsel Mayfly 30.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Now Hear This 30.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Ministry’s Destiny 4.50 7.6 14-1
3 3 Sky High Angel 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Chica Arma 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Hot Day 3.00 1.8 3-1
2 1 No Pay No Hay 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 2 Twas Lola 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Sparkly 6.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Thorn Crown 10.00 4.6 9-1
1A 14 Babe in the Woods 12.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 New Woman 15.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Coldasice 20.00 5 9-1
6 6 Captive Heart 12.00 5 9-1
4 4 My Kinda Trouble 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Move It Mary 20.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Chuck Wills Widow 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Lady Riley 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Love Me a Sunset 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Open Flame 2.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 She’s a Reader 3.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Who Lu 10.00 4.1 8-1
12 12 L. A. Diamond 6.00 5 9-1
4 4 Y City 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Myspittinimage 30.00 6 11-1
11 11 Patient Emilie 20.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Flirtin Again 15.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Polska Sue 30.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Heir Tua Throne 30.00 9 17-1
2 2 Smooth Marriage 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Take It to Court 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Closdatgate 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mighty Message 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Dance Man 5.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Permafrost 6.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 J J’s Ranger 15.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Express Cruiser 1.40 2.6 5-1
3 3 Moon Over Egbert 15.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 El Queso Grande 3.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Blessed Vision 15.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Arthur 20.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Gold Baron 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Plausible Denile 0 0-1
1 1 Northern Chill 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Will Be 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Redemption Time 4.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Miracle Worker 4.50 3.4 6-1
10 10 Plausible Denile 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Dazzlemesilver 15.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Brave Blend 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Go West Go 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Boat Song 20.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Airborne Elite 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Waco 0 0-1
6 6 Waco 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Double Ride 20.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Missing Rocks 15.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Sharp Swinger 2.50 3.7 7-1
4 4 Towner Too 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Maverama 30.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Haunted Flame 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 One True Shance 1.40 SCRATCH
1 1 Piquant 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Dreaminblue 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 R Heisman 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Nacho Bar 30.00 5 9-1
9 9 Wildncrazynight 10.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Catamount 20.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Perfect Force 2.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Baby Boat 20.00 6 11-1
7 7 Spiralizer 15.00 7 13-1
3 3 Optical 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Thunderhawk 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Red Flag 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Devil’s Tower 4.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Ryvit 15.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Run Classic 8.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Chiringo 10.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Glengarry 3.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Sir Wellington 20.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Frosted Departure 20.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Spankster 30.00 10.3 19-1
14 14 Edge to Edge 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ninja Warrior 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 King Cab 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Durante 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Gold Luck 20.00 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.