Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, May 1, 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
10 10 Fairfield Bay 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Asleep At Eight 6.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Joewilly 3.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Real Blues 2.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Double Burn 12.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Arjun for Karz 30.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Believe in Dreams 15.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Megastar 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 E Money 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Work Boots 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Morally Complex 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Cashmere Baby 15.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Street Painter 15.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Principal Anita 5.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Sunnyandseventy 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Blue Ember 20.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Cosmic Chic 8.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 L. A. Diamond 6.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Moenchanted 8.00 7 13-1
9 9 Appealing Addie 2.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Plinko Chip 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Templar Red 15.00 1 2-1
1 3 Super Enticing 4.00 2.1 4-1
1A 7 Divine Gal 4.00 3.3 6-1
7 8 Makemebelieve 5.00 3.7 7-1
3 2 Grace Given 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Boltoro 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 1 Lady Mercedes 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Sensible Choice 2.50 5.5 10-1
8 9 Fearless Kristie 20.00 5.6 10-1
9 10 Midway Vow 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ride the Broom 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rogue Justice 3.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Funding Source 4.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Acousticat 12.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Ez Tree Ates 2.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Super Costly 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Miracle Minded 30.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Melly’s Birkin 20.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Heir Tua Throne 10.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Fab Girl 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Breslau 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Favorite Outlaw 15.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 De Angelo 15.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Mischievous M 8.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Toddchero 15.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Jackman 15.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Cat On Time 2.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Magical Mark 15.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Al’s Romeo 12.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Market Street 30.00 8.2 15-1
5 5 Mish 2.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Sinner’s Sin 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Midnight Pranks 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Copper Storm 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Caper’s Hooley 3.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Gold Sweep 2.50 2 4-1
9 9 Big Producer 20.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Airborne Elite 6.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Devilish Desire 15.00 4 7-1
7 7 Catalina Crush 15.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Maverama 20.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Speechless 10.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 G. Erik 30.00 10.2 19-1
13 13 Handsome Herb 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Stellar Vino 10.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Nacho Bar 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hap Hot 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Touchdown Arkansas 8.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 I’m Wide Awake 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Morello 30.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Sitka 10.00 2.8 5-1
12 12 Trust Daddy 15.00 4 8-1
2 2 Bourbon Heist 12.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Eli’s Promise 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Ceepeegee 20.00 8 15-1
11 11 Miracle Worker 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Whatchatalkinabout 1.40 SCRATCH
8 8 Go West Go 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Majestic Overnight S.) – Majestic Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gray Lightning 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Absinthe 4.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Itzel 6.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Titled Lady 4.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Gloriette 15.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Effortlesslyelgant 10.00 8.2 16-1
9 9 Mischievous Gal 8.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Dashingly 20.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Pistol 12.00 9.2 17-1
11 11 Popperina 10.00 10.8 20-1
3 3 Pharoah’s Heart 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Evocation 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Sparkly 12.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Sassy Lass 3.00 2 4-1
10 10 Commander Dixie 6.00 2.3 4-1
12 12 Fly Like the Wind 10.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Stealthespotlight 12.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Devious Diva 12.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 New Woman 30.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Texas Hottie 20.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Texas Sequoia 15.00 5 9-1
9 9 So Thrilling 8.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Adamantly 30.00 6.5 12-1
14 14 Wampus Kitten 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Chica Arma 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.