Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, May 2, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Iron Sharpens Iron 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Curvino 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Money Game 1.20 2.6 5-1
3 3 Rock Solo 5.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Landing Craft 2.00 3 6-1
6 6 Able Seaman 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lady of Silence 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Nana Grace 6.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Suitefourfourthree 2.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Don’t Look Back 5.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 La Fantastica 4.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 Miss World Peace 20.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Kentucky Starlet 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bertie’s Cause 2.00 1 2-1
1A 6 Backed by Gold 3.00 3.7 7-1
2 1 My Maybelenne 15.00 4.1 8-1
1 2 Trafalgar Shore 3.00 4.2 8-1
7 8 Cankton’s Cowgirl 20.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Lady Astrid 10.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 She’s Storming 20.00 5.6 11-1
6 7 Shout It Out 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 9 Pattern Bet 12.00 SCRATCH
9 10 Edistrudis 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tell Me When 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Open Soul Autism 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Rock Star Parking 2.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Icy River 3.50 5.9 11-1
2 2 Collected Glory 8.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Adiva 10.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Singing Emma 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 King Peanut 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Pass Line 3.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Dr. Soulfire 2.50 2.6 5-1
2 2 Wind of Change (BRZ) 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Worth Looking 20.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Western Command 12.00 5 10-1
11 11 Hello Hot Rod 20.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Husker Butch 12.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Ryno Wrecker 30.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Baseball Politics 2.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Run the Table 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Spring Dancer 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pahoehoe d’Oro 1.80 1.3 2-1
3 3 Electrifying Lady 4.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Braken Good 12.00 2 4-1
5 5 Cocktail Humor 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Lightning Liz 20.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Summer Travels 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Smooth Marriage 20.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Flat Stormin 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Axton 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Go West 6.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Dalton’s Rutrow 20.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Unpredictable Bay 8.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Born Flawless 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Dance Man 12.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Tim Tal 15.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Elusive d’Oro 3.00 6 11-1
8 8 Lend It Tewmey 2.50 6.1 12-1
3 3 Hightail Cowboy 30.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 I’m an Oak 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 Quick Buck 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Lake Hamilton S.) – Lake Hamilton S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Skelly 0.40 1 2-1
4 4 Ryvit 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Raymond 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Midnight Pranks 20.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Durante 12.00 4 7-1
3 3 Happy American 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Vino Vidi Vici 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Vaden 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Audax Minor 20.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Quarterly Report 2.50 2 4-1
8 8 Irish Whiskey 20.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Endue 30.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Crabtree 3.50 4.6 9-1
10 10 Mandatory Mission 30.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Kye 15.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 The Hit King Rose 30.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Grey Street 20.00 9.1 17-1
13 13 Tarps Storm 30.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 Rocket Night 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Southfork 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Little Blaze 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Spicy Delight 20.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Insightful Miss 20.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Bourbon Breeze 10.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Dealing Justice 8.00 4 8-1
7 7 Amy Z 10.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Music Mistress 20.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 First Hill 30.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Doubledaddy Issues 30.00 6 11-1
9 9 Itzel 1.60 SCRATCH
5 5 Bennykayandsuzytoo 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Bachelor S.) – Bachelor S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Kale’s Angel 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Cool Cowboy 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Raise the Bar 20.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Amor Patriae 8.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Max Got Excited 3.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Baby Boat 10.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Wildncrazynight 15.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Putting Eagle 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Bye Bye Miles 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Devlish Gal 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Ministry’s Destiny 0.80 1.6 3-1
6 6 Kiamichi 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Melania T 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Kava 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Zettie 15.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Mo Hopeful 30.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Moneta 10.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Intriguing Suspect 30.00 8 15-1
12 12 Kim’s Pull 20.00 8.2 15-1
4 4 Exquisite Candy 30.00 9.3 18-1
14 14 This Damsel Mayfly 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Call Me Breeze 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Hamazing Treasure 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.