Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 3, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 7 Wampus Kitten 3.00 1 2-1
9 10 Chica Arma 4.00 2.3 4-1
4 3 Spin the Breeze 12.00 3.3 6-1
1A 9 Wildwood Queen 2.00 3.5 7-1
1 8 Taker Back 2.00 4 8-1
5 4 Sabres 4.50 4.2 8-1
2 1 Fine by Design 30.00 5.2 10-1
6 5 Sending 30.00 6.2 12-1
7 6 Southern Speight 6.00 6.6 13-1
3 2 Millie’s Stardust 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Max Dot Socks 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 Task 3.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Chromerunner 30.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Time Andbeyond 6.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Stuck N Snow 12.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Where’s Randy 3.50 4.9 9-1
3 3 Gee No Hollander 8.00 5 9-1
1 1 Storm Strategy 20.00 5 9-1
12 12 Doublecheck 20.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Point Blank 5.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Outlaw Run 30.00 8.2 16-1
4 4 Speaking Loud 20.00 9 17-1
14 14 Cool and Cloudy 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Clear Echo 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 On a Spree 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Mad Adam 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Vivir Con Alegria (CHI) 2.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Right Tone 4.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Wartime Hero 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Lucky Boss 20.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Dual Monarchy 10.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Reveille Valley 30.00 4.8 9-1
12 12 Candy for Carmel 15.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Hey Boss 8.00 6.6 13-1
10 10 Trikitraki 30.00 6.9 13-1
13 13 Frost Alert 20.00 7.7 15-1
11 11 Face Value 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Darrow 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Infinite Luck 4.50 4.5 8-1
7 7 Stellar Vino 8.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Tiz Wicked Strong 3.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Gatlinburg 6.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Mo Go 20.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Fast Joker 15.00 8.1 15-1
9 9 Halfway Tempted 12.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Remember the Fear 15.00 9.7 18-1
5 5 Dr. Storm 10.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Fanatical 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Trouble’s Roaring 3.50 1.6 3-1
12 12 Faust 3.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Lord Diamond 20.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Divino 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Drill Baby 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Guns and Ships 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Texas Cyclone 30.00 6 11-1
2 2 Skibidi Rizz 30.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Close Call 20.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Cannon 15.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Flyin Private 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 My Kid Syd 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Safe Bet 4.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Phenomenal Dream 8.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Tip Toe Joe 3.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Nightnthequarter 4.50 3.9 7-1
7 7 Perp Walk 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Great Day for Vino 20.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Lake of Fire 30.00 5 9-1
13 13 Imo the Best 20.00 5 9-1
2 2 Affixed 20.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Getty’s Revenge 30.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Pasa Doble 15.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 Now We Go 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 More Power 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Systemic Change 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 El Rey Dorado 12.00 1.8 3-1
11 11 Gasoline 5.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 California Tiger 6.00 3.4 6-1
14 14 Pats Property 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Huge Bigly 10.00 4 8-1
5 5 Dynamis 20.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Get Her Number 15.00 5 9-1
1 1 Touch Of Glam (ARG) 15.00 5 9-1
3 3 Own the Field 20.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Rocket Sanders 30.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Black White N Gold 30.00 10.2 19-1
7 7 Koufax 1.60 SCRATCH
8 8 I Don’t Get It 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Recker Point 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Inexorable 10.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Spoiler 20.00 2 4-1
10 10 Dick Best 20.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Palm Tree 3.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Myra’s Boy 3.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Bettys Cash 30.00 3.1 6-1
13 13 Imperial Gun 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Hern 8.00 4 7-1
6 6 Plausible Denile 10.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 My Noble Knight 5.00 4.5 9-1
12 12 First Bid 30.00 8.7 16-1
14 14 Fear of Union 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Greers Ferry 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Arkansas Breeders’ Championship S.) – Arkansas Breeders’ Championship S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Zippy Mark 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lochmoor 2.50 6.4 12-1
12 12 Strike Ridge 6.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Willow Creek Road 15.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Man in the Can 1.60 8.3 16-1
2 2 One Ten Stadium 12.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Hoppin John 20.00 8.5 16-1
10 10 Cybertown 20.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Burlsworth 30.00 10.8 20-1
4 4 Great Barrier 30.00 10.8 20-1
8 8 Holding Pattern 30.00 11 21-1
3 3 Chez Whiz 30.00 12.3 23-1
13 13 Ready Shoes 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 God’s Country 1.80 1 2-1
9 9 Hicko 1.20 2.6 5-1
12 12 Willy Cuts 15.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Cowboycents 15.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Castle Gap 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Viney 12.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Pearcy Road 10.00 5 9-1
5 5 Arkoma 30.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Markansas 20.00 6.4 12-1
13 13 Flat Out Blessed 30.00 9.7 18-1
4 4 Posse’s Bandit 30.00 11.2 21-1
14 14 Get the Boss 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Keys Golden Song 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Sokker 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Lake Ouachita S.) – Lake Ouachita S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Saudi Crown 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Mystik Dan 2.50 3.2 6-1
7 7 Emmanuel 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Dimatic 15.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Magic Tap 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Seize the Night 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Awesome Aaron 2.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Frankie’s Empire 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Shot of Courage 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Hess 2.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Rocco Strong 4.50 2.6 5-1
11 11 Lear 6.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Sittin On Go 10.00 4.5 9-1
12 12 Bourbon Life 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Sunrise Drive 8.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Logical Myth 15.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Unstable Prince 15.00 5.3 10-1
13 13 Boogie Bode 20.00 5.5 10-1
14 14 Nepal Up 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 D Day Reunion 30.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Mansoura 30.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Royal Court 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.