Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 1, 2026

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
1 1 Can’tdealwithit 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ante Up Tony 1.80 1.8 3-1
11 11 Sammy Sam Sam 15.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Emmallene 20.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Queen Wilhelmina 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Miss Que Sera 10.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Sweet Lexus 6.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Holly Springs 30.00 7 13-1
6 6 Carmalieta 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Pauline’s Angel 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Devil’s Den 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 2 Youramystyle 2.50 1 2-1
1 3 One Mor Story 3.00 4 8-1
1A 6 Purse Thief 3.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Tis Charming 6.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Heats Hero 15.00 6.2 12-1
8 9 Promissione 3.50 6.7 13-1
9 10 Army Hero 15.00 7.1 13-1
6 7 Trojan Pride 15.00 7.6 14-1
2 1 Phenomenal Dream 15.00 7.9 15-1
11 12 Point Blank 12.00 9 17-1
7 8 Texas Cyclone 15.00 9.5 18-1
10 11 Guadalajara 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Huge Bigly 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Sivako 2.50 2.1 4-1
12 12 Eastside Cool 10.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Eldon’s Prince 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 The Thunderer 3.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Magic Grant 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Outlier 15.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Aheadofthegame 20.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Face Value 12.00 7.5 14-1
11 11 Patch O’Brien 20.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Frost Alert 15.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Fight’n Ready 30.00 11.4 22-1
13 13 Khozy My Boy 3.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Ultimate Strike 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 K P Kwest 12.00 1 2-1
12 12 Gasoline 3.50 2.2 4-1
11 11 Hoodlum 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Stellar Vino 12.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Caught Off Guard 30.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Texas Red Hot 8.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Rabbit Hound 6.00 6 11-1
10 10 That’s Something 20.00 6 11-1
13 13 Little Steven 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Euclid Avenue 15.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 J T’s Imagination 20.00 8.2 15-1
5 5 What a Country 30.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Lend It Tewmey 2.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Red Mountain 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Joewilly 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Amentum 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Conway 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Big Bourbon River 12.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Tip Toe Joe 4.50 2.9 5-1
9 9 Southfork 20.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Arky Road 12.00 5 9-1
10 10 A Long Time 15.00 6 11-1
4 4 Gobekli 12.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 E Money 30.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Smooth Marriage 20.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Bet On Tiz 30.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 Pencil Bluff 2.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Miracle On Central 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Sister Carlie 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Ragtime Sizzle 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 What’s Her Number 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Texas Sequoia 8.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Jet Pack 5.00 3 6-1
10 10 Bl Forty 15.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Majestic Tornado 12.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Honduras Passion 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Flirtin Again 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Chiquita Reina 20.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Thirsty Natalie 30.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Myspittinimage 30.00 8 15-1
14 14 Silent Strike 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Sound the Siren 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Filly Crystal 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tell Me When 4.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Demi 2.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 Perfect Wish 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Summer of Mischief 10.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Flat Out Rose 8.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Progeny 5.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Wreaking Havoc 20.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Arr Piratetreasure 15.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Wildwood Queen 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Oaklawn Sports Overnight S.) – Oaklawn Sports Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lemon Zest 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Nerazurri 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Take Charge Omaha 2.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Seraphia 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Allihies 15.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Kerry’s Kiss 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bold Boss 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Army Nurse 8.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 She Called 12.00 3 6-1
8 8 Misty Muppet 3.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Chica Arma 8.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Flat Stormin 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 French Horn 4.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Red Volta 12.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Coldasice 20.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Kentucky Starlet 12.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 Let’sgojlo 12.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Moneta 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Re Re’s Rocket 10.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Sky High Angel 5.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Like a Diamond 12.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Kava 15.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Royal B 6.00 2 4-1
6 6 J J’s True Bet 3.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Best of Max 20.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Closdatgate 30.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Deliver Dawn 30.00 9 17-1
11 11 Reach’nforrainbows 15.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Ray Gene’s Girl 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Menu 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Bossa Dama 4.50 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.