Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 18, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sir Gallivant 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mintastic 12.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Surfin’ M 15.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Stonington 15.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Charming Tiger 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Staniel Cay 1.60 4.3 8-1
7 7 Winning Song 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Vaden 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sweet La Crema 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Museum Quality 3.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Rewire 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Quarrymen 3.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Ryno Wrecker 5.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Chick Command 15.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Thanks Frank 15.00 5.6 10-1
2 2 Rev Too 30.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Clear Echo 10.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Landlord 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 King Peanut 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Classy Socks 3.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Rocket Sanders 15.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Great Barrier 3.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 I’m an Oak 12.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Dinner At Crumpies 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Dalton’s Rutrow 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Only a Dream 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hollywood Ending 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Phreddie Mac 3.00 2 4-1
7 7 Aaron 3.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Just Ask Watts 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Rebelious 2.50 3.9 7-1
8 8 Mo Rum 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Dual Monarchy 12.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Ain’t That a Kick 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Battleoftheravine 1.80 1 2-1
9 9 Justify’s Magic 8.00 1.8 3-1
14 14 Bello 10.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Razorback Army 6.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Streakin Deacon 12.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Pulaski 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 Lake of Fire 30.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 The Hit King Rose 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Tweet Some Mo 30.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Jimmy 30.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Heavenly Deacon 30.00 12 23-1
4 4 Lord Diamond 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 More Power 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Viney 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mischelof (CHI) 1.60 1 2-1
11 11 Classically 10.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Gluckstadt 2.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Copper Echo 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Mount Craig 12.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Haskelled 10.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Royal Court 15.00 5 9-1
1 1 Outlaw Run 30.00 7 13-1
12 12 Cool and Cloudy 12.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Fetchs Brahm 30.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Gee No Hollander 20.00 9.8 19-1
8 8 Goodtimejustice 50.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bang Bang Fury 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Super Costly 12.00 2 4-1
9 9 Ahamo 12.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Pink Ruby 2.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Sunset for Sandra 8.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Suitefourfourthree 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Reuleaux 15.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Our Best Song 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Boujee Beach 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mean Jakey 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Dance Man 8.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Tim Tal 20.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Permafrost 15.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 J J’s Ranger 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Magia Nera 2.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Trikitraki 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Wet and Wild 20.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Tie Breaker 30.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Baseball Politics 4.50 7.6 14-1
10 10 Husker Butch 15.00 8.4 16-1
13 13 Cane Creek Road 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Vulcan 10.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Last Diamond 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Rowdy Riot 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Gateskeeper 5.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Storms Home 3.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Bourbon’s Fault 15.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Pineland 3.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Coach Jimi D 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Mo Go 20.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Title Contender 30.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Putting Eagle 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Haunted Flame 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dawson James 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Speaking Loud 15.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Get Away With It 2.50 3.4 6-1
10 10 Go Go Ro Ro 6.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Lord Hennessy 5.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Markansas 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Kensington Cove 20.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Mandatory Mission 20.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Uncle Tater 20.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Imo the Best 20.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Oink 30.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Grey Street 30.00 6.9 13-1
14 14 Willy Cuts 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Giant Moon 3.50 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.