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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 1.6 3-1
7 7 Gimme a Chance 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Saved 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Go Go Ro Ro 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Butch 12.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 More Money Mo 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Imo the Best 15.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 My Russian 20.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Stauf 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 9 Managing Mischief 3.00 1 2-1
9 10 Streaking 3.50 1.2 2-1
5 6 Little Sister Sue 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 8 Blue Dazzler 4.50 1.6 3-1
6 7 Templar Red 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Fly Like the Wind 12.00 4.7 9-1
10 11 Dance My Way 15.00 5.9 11-1
1A 3 Hot Springs Bling 20.00 7.9 15-1
1 1 She’s Storming 20.00 7.9 15-1
3 4 Lilly Mae 20.00 7.9 15-1
4 5 Who Lu 30.00 12 23-1
11 12 Georgia On E’smind 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Into Battle 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Western Warrior 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Lookin At Mac 4.00 1.4 3-1
12 12 Dreamofyou 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Mr. J 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Foolish Mortal 8.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Crypto Cory 15.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Bolt’s Munny 30.00 13 25-1
6 6 Ripple’s Rocket 30.00 13 25-1
10 10 Boundings Mischief 30.00 13 25-1
13 13 Copperjacket 30.00 13 25-1
5 5 Bagg O Time 30.00 13 25-1
7 7 Twisted Steel 30.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tejano Twist 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Ryvit 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Durante 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Ghost of Midnight 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Devil’s Tower 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Spankster 20.00 9 17-1
1 1 Healing Waters 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 Alder 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 Normandy Coast 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Tiz in Sight 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Knickleandime 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Alta Avenue 4.50 2 4-1
8 8 What’s Up Dog 8.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 G Rocks 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Magic Seeker 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Look N Mighty Fine 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Kitten Gloves 15.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Wrong Shoes 20.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Vinno Ronnie 30.00 11 21-1
1 1 Iso Lucky 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Tizmatic 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Rift 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Divine Celina 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Senorita Perdida 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Diamondintherough 6.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Lonely Woman 12.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Private Speaker 15.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Pippa’s Noncents 15.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Miss Ida B 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Mischievous Bev 20.00 9.3 18-1
13 13 Silvertown 20.00 9.3 18-1
1 1 Korda 20.00 9.3 18-1
14 14 Heavenly Destiny 30.00 14 26-1
3 3 Flat Out Chrome 30.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Coming Soon 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Dragones 4.00 2 4-1
5 5 Spirit of Royal 5.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Big Tech 8.00 3.7 7-1
11 11 Unauthorized 10.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Crupper 12.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 Hoss N Boss 12.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Scuffle 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Ring Curl 15.00 6.7 13-1
13 13 Marc 20.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Biloba 20.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 I’m Worthy 20.00 8.8 17-1
9 9 Howlin’ Wolf 30.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tap Into This 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Zero Sugar 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Amorosa 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 First Division 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Bestfriend Rocket 15.00 4.6 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
5 5 Pahoehoe d’Oro 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Miss Elle 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Gin’s Beach Road 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Golden Irish 6.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Spun Candy 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 R Pretty Kitty 12.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Electrifying Lady 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Antique Silver 15.00 6.9 13-1
14 14 Key to Success 20.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 Clique 20.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Valhalla Vixen 20.00 9.3 18-1
10 10 Spring Dancer 20.00 9.3 18-1
4 4 Music Mistress 30.00 14 26-1
3 3 Delacina 30.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Whitley 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 God’s Country 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Taken On the Run 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Willy Cuts 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Cool Under Fire 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Perfect Dial 12.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Flat Out Blessed 15.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 Bossofmi 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Golden City Street 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Getoutyourwallet 20.00 9.3 18-1
14 14 Mandatory Mission 20.00 9.3 18-1
10 10 Super Ms 20.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 Cutting Class 20.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Triple Up 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.

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