Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 25, 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
5 5 Box Office 1.20 1 2-1
8 8 Let’s Go Champ 4.50 1.1 2-1
1 1 Bolt’s Treasure 6.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Dr. Storm 4.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Citizen 10.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Bad Boy for Life 20.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Dawn Strategy 20.00 8 15-1
6 6 Skibidi Rizz 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 One Way Or Another 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Summer Shoes 4.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Courageous Cappen 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Lady Astrid 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Summorya 4.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Millie G 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Petit Jean 10.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Little Burrito 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Ore Mine 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Konteekee 2.50 2.4 4-1
8 8 Levee Was Dry 15.00 3 6-1
2 2 Epic Battle 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Good Lord 4.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Double Ride 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Chun Money 15.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Remember the Fear 10.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Farley Hall 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pattern Bet 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Kitiara 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 She’s Storming 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Timbavati 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Milliganmikeandme 8.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 She Be Sheehan 12.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Magnolia Mae 20.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Ngala 12.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Jeri Dawn 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Done Enough 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Lite It Up Louie 10.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Spirit Rules 15.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Tiffany Twist 5.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Demi 4.50 3.9 7-1
3 3 Stay Fabulous 30.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Espiridion 30.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Candy Arcade 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Opposite the Crowd 4.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 What’s to Do 15.00 8.3 16-1
5 5 Wreaking Havoc 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Edistrudis 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Pointsetmatch 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Calamity 1.60 2.8 5-1
2 2 Meg’s Foxy Grey 10.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Fall Colors 12.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Esperanza’s Spirit 20.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Just Got Lucky 8.00 7 13-1
6 6 Gloryibee 10.00 7 13-1
5 5 Saint Nancy S 6.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Aunt Dixie 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Air Castle 3.00 2.8 5-1
12 12 Queen Wilhelmina 6.00 4 8-1
7 7 Maritude 4.50 5.8 11-1
3 3 Honduras Passion 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Palmilla’s Bet 30.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Southern Speight 12.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Surely the One 30.00 7 13-1
1 1 Sweet Baby D 10.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Little Rag Doll 20.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Call Darla 20.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 Campout 8.00 12.9 24-1
13 13 Rockitretta 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 A Vision of Hope 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Attache 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Zambezi 15.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Chiringo 20.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Friar Laurence 12.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Nasty Habit 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Runaway Jack 30.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Navy Seal 6.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Awesome Ruta 30.00 10.5 20-1
4 4 Suncroft 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Invulnerable 5.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Bohemian Bo 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Classify 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Red State 2.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Eglise 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Modo 1.60 1 2-1
9 9 Good Call 5.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Viggiedal 10.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Indy Bay 10.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Accelerating 4.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Kentucky Smokeshow 10.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Daisy Duke 8.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Geez Eloise 20.00 9.3 18-1
4 4 Complex Secret 30.00 9.5 18-1
2 2 Aintnoshakin Kid 30.00 10.5 20-1
3 3 Rose A 12.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Devlish Gal 2.00 1 2-1
10 10 Pops Reward 2.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Toodle Loo 6.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Rosie Cotton 12.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Maximum to Excel 10.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Paris Accord 8.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 Sky Raven 30.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 This Damsel Mayfly 20.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Not for Everyone 15.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Memory Maker 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Daddies Corkscrew 30.00 6.5 12-1
14 14 Presleys Turn 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Mo Hopeful 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Kim’s Pull 30.00 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.