Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 24, 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
8 8 Big Country Boy 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sandini 4.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Noble Reign 8.00 2 4-1
4 4 Texas Cyclone 1.00 2.2 4-1
11 11 More Money Mo 12.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Guadalajara 15.00 3 6-1
10 10 Cavanal 12.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Tarps Storm 30.00 6 11-1
5 5 Safford 30.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Southfork 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Red River 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Feathers Road 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 I’m No Joke 1.60 1.3 3-1
8 8 Blow Torch 20.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 You Vee Cee 2.50 3.4 6-1
2 2 Verb 12.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Khozy My Boy 20.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Raven’s Nest 10.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Palace Kitten 30.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Vulcan 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Tee Burns 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Just Classic 1.40 SCRATCH
3 3 Kavanaugh 5.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Can’t Stop Willis 10.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Bayou Blitz 4.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Iron Dome 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Grand Oracle 4.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Stoke the Fire 15.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Tiz My Hero 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 String Theory 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sweet Fantasy 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 A P Ruly 2.50 2.4 4-1
9 9 Debater 12.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Holus Bolus 15.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Task 3.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Rerun 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Partyinthestreets 30.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Spoonman 30.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Statler 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Juilliard 12.00 1 2-1
6 6 Go West 6.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Worth Looking 20.00 3.5 7-1
11 11 Drifter 3.50 3.6 7-1
1 1 Hello Hot Rod 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Hightail Cowboy 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 W W Crazy 15.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Moon Over Egbert 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Cooler King 50.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Mid Day Image 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Cane Creek Road 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Go the Distance 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Talklessworkmore 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wartime Hero 8.00 4 8-1
4 4 J T’s Imagination 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Frost Alert 30.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Ice Again 4.00 7 13-1
9 9 Jim Ned 20.00 8.2 16-1
11 11 Colosi 30.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Quick Buck 30.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Last Diamond 30.00 10 19-1
14 14 Home Run Trick 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Right Tone 3.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Lil Bro Coop 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Fire Bryan 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Mighty Message 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Sthenic 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Street Painter 12.00 1.3 3-1
11 11 Very Cosmopolitan 4.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Cashmere Baby 10.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Millie’s Stardust 15.00 3 6-1
7 7 Aloha Baby 6.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Aurora Gee 20.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Sending 15.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Principal Anita 3.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Fine by Design 30.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Nice Move 20.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Shesacinch 30.00 9.2 17-1
13 13 Adamantly 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sassy Lass 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Magic Tap 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Frosted Departure 5.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Relampago Verde 2.50 3.7 7-1
5 5 Creative Minister 3.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Winnemac Avenue 10.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Tonka Warrior 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Ethical Judgement 15.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Get Her Number 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Pats Property 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Golden Glider 3.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 Santos Dumont 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 American Law 4.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Auto Glide 8.00 4 8-1
4 4 Hayes Strike 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Outlier 15.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Interlock Empire 15.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Macron 15.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Empire Builder 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Bernin Hot 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.