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
5 5 Ante Up Tony 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Can’tdealwithit 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Sweet Lexus 6.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Devil’s Den 8.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Miss Que Sera 10.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Queen Wilhelmina 12.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Carmalieta 12.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Sammy Sam Sam 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Pauline’s Angel 20.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Emmallene 20.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Holly Springs 30.00 11 21-1

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 1.2 2-1
1A 6 Purse Thief 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 9 Promissione 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Tis Charming 6.00 2.4 5-1
11 12 Point Blank 12.00 4.8 9-1
2 1 Phenomenal Dream 15.00 6 11-1
9 10 Army Hero 15.00 6 11-1
7 8 Texas Cyclone 15.00 6 11-1
6 7 Trojan Pride 15.00 6 11-1
5 5 Heats Hero 15.00 6 11-1
10 11 Guadalajara 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Sivako 2.50 1 2-1
13 13 Khozy My Boy 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 The Thunderer 3.50 1.5 3-1
14 14 Ultimate Strike 4.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Huge Bigly 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Eldon’s Prince 6.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Eastside Cool 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Magic Grant 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Face Value 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Outlier 15.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Frost Alert 15.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Aheadofthegame 20.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 Patch O’Brien 20.00 9.3 18-1
6 6 Fight’n Ready 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Lend It Tewmey 2.50 1 2-1
12 12 Gasoline 3.50 1.5 3-1
11 11 Hoodlum 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 Rabbit Hound 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Texas Red Hot 8.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 K P Kwest 12.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Stellar Vino 12.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Little Steven 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Euclid Avenue 15.00 6.9 13-1
14 14 Red Mountain 15.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 That’s Something 20.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 J T’s Imagination 20.00 9.3 18-1
5 5 What a Country 30.00 14 26-1
3 3 Caught Off Guard 30.00 14 26-1

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
13 13 Pencil Bluff 2.00 1 2-1
14 14 Miracle On Central 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Amentum 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Tip Toe Joe 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Conway 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Big Bourbon River 12.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Arky Road 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Gobekli 12.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 A Long Time 15.00 7 13-1
8 8 Smooth Marriage 20.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Southfork 20.00 9.4 18-1
11 11 Bet On Tiz 30.00 14 26-1
6 6 E Money 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 What’s Her Number 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 Sister Carlie 3.50 1.2 2-1
14 14 Silent Strike 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Jet Pack 5.00 2 4-1
7 7 Ragtime Sizzle 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Texas Sequoia 8.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Honduras Passion 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Majestic Tornado 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Flirtin Again 15.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Bl Forty 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Chiquita Reina 20.00 9.2 17-1
13 13 Sound the Siren 30.00 14 26-1
8 8 Thirsty Natalie 30.00 14 26-1
9 9 Myspittinimage 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Demi 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Filly Crystal 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Tell Me When 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Progeny 5.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Flat Out Rose 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Summer of Mischief 10.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Arr Piratetreasure 15.00 7.4 14-1
4 4 Wreaking Havoc 20.00 10 19-1
5 5 Perfect Wish 20.00 10 19-1
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
5 5 Take Charge Omaha 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Nerazurri 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 Seraphia 6.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Kerry’s Kiss 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Allihies 15.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Misty Muppet 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 French Horn 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Bold Boss 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Flat Stormin 6.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Chica Arma 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Army Nurse 8.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 She Called 12.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Kentucky Starlet 12.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Red Volta 12.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Let’sgojlo 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Coldasice 20.00 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
6 6 J J’s True Bet 3.00 1.2 2-1
13 13 Bossa Dama 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Sky High Angel 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Royal B 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Re Re’s Rocket 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Like a Diamond 12.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Kava 15.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Reach’nforrainbows 15.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Best of Max 20.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Ray Gene’s Girl 20.00 9.3 18-1
14 14 Menu 20.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Closdatgate 30.00 14 26-1
4 4 Deliver Dawn 30.00 14 26-1

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.