Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 2, 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 Bo Bo Dough 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pearcy Road 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Saved 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Go Go Ro Ro 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 My Russian 20.00 5 9-1
5 5 Stauf 30.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Butch 12.00 8.4 16-1
9 9 Imo the Best 15.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Gimme a Chance 4.50 9.5 18-1
10 10 More Money Mo 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 7 Templar Red 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Fly Like the Wind 12.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 She’s Storming 20.00 3.9 7-1
9 10 Streaking 3.50 4.2 8-1
10 11 Dance My Way 15.00 4.5 8-1
3 4 Lilly Mae 20.00 5 10-1
7 8 Blue Dazzler 4.50 5.5 10-1
1A 3 Hot Springs Bling 20.00 6.1 11-1
4 5 Who Lu 30.00 6.5 12-1
11 12 Georgia On E’smind 30.00 7 13-1
5 6 Little Sister Sue 4.00 SCRATCH
8 9 Managing Mischief 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Foolish Mortal 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Mr. J 6.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Into Battle 3.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Lookin At Mac 4.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Western Warrior 3.50 5.2 10-1
2 2 Bolt’s Munny 30.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Bagg O Time 30.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Crypto Cory 15.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Dreamofyou 4.50 6.7 13-1
6 6 Ripple’s Rocket 30.00 7 13-1
7 7 Twisted Steel 30.00 7.8 15-1
10 10 Boundings Mischief 30.00 7.9 15-1
13 13 Copperjacket 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ghost of Midnight 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tejano Twist 1.80 2.2 4-1
9 9 Normandy Coast 20.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Ryvit 2.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Healing Waters 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Devil’s Tower 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Spankster 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Durante 4.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Alder 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 What’s Up Dog 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tiz in Sight 1.80 2.6 5-1
1 1 Iso Lucky 30.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Kitten Gloves 15.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Magic Seeker 12.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Wrong Shoes 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Look N Mighty Fine 12.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Vinno Ronnie 30.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 G Rocks 10.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Alta Avenue 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Knickleandime 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Diamondintherough 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Tizmatic 2.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 Rift 4.00 5 9-1
1 1 Korda 20.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Miss Ida B 15.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Mischievous Bev 20.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Senorita Perdida 5.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 Private Speaker 15.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Lonely Woman 12.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Pippa’s Noncents 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Divine Celina 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Silvertown 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Heavenly Destiny 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Flat Out Chrome 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dragones 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Spirit of Royal 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Coming Soon 1.60 3.2 6-1
10 10 Crupper 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Scuffle 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 Big Tech 8.00 4 8-1
11 11 Unauthorized 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Ring Curl 15.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 Hoss N Boss 12.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 I’m Worthy 20.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Howlin’ Wolf 30.00 7.6 14-1
13 13 Marc 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Biloba 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (The Coach Overnight S.) – The Coach Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Zero Sugar 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Tap Into This 1.60 2 4-1
5 5 Amorosa 3.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 First Division 4.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Bestfriend Rocket 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Royal Bro 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Golden Irish 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gin’s Beach Road 3.50 1.2 2-1
13 13 Electrifying Lady 12.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Pahoehoe d’Oro 2.50 2.4 4-1
12 12 Spun Candy 8.00 2.9 6-1
10 10 Spring Dancer 20.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Valhalla Vixen 20.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Miss Elle 3.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Delacina 30.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Antique Silver 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Music Mistress 30.00 6.5 12-1
14 14 Key to Success 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Clique 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 R Pretty Kitty 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 God’s Country 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Willy Cuts 5.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Whitley 2.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Taken On the Run 3.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Perfect Dial 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Getoutyourwallet 20.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Bossofmi 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Golden City Street 15.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Cutting Class 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Cool Under Fire 12.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Super Ms 20.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Triple Up 30.00 8.4 16-1
13 13 Flat Out Blessed 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Mandatory Mission 20.00 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.