Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 3, 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
14 14 Santiana 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Silvertown 20.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Pippa’s Noncents 8.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Crevalla de Vil 1.80 8.1 15-1
8 8 Justice Addition 6.00 8.5 16-1
4 4 Ducat 10.00 9.7 18-1
2 2 N Z Holly 4.00 10 19-1
13 13 Tizzlin 30.00 10.7 20-1
6 6 On Ramp 4.50 10.9 21-1
7 7 Steal Your Soul 20.00 11.8 22-1
1 1 Heavenly Destiny 30.00 12 23-1
5 5 Famous Pharoah 15.00 12.2 23-1
10 10 Compassionista 30.00 13.7 26-1
12 12 Cowboy Killer 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Max Dot Socks 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Task 3.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Hicko 2.50 2.7 5-1
7 7 Azteca Warrior 15.00 5.6 11-1
14 14 Battleoftheravine 30.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Devils Fork 4.50 6.7 13-1
1 1 Holus Bolus 8.00 8.5 16-1
12 12 Grey Street 12.00 9.6 18-1
9 9 Bote 8.00 10 19-1
11 11 Dawn Strategy 30.00 10.3 19-1
4 4 Clear Echo 12.00 10.9 21-1
10 10 Cavanal 30.00 13.2 25-1
6 6 Speaking Loud 30.00 13.6 26-1
13 13 Outlaw Run 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Meelo Time 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Misinformation 2.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Bricklin 4.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 Opus Uno 4.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 L Rankin 8.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Jets Rio 15.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Chad Allan 12.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Speed It Up 20.00 9.2 17-1
6 6 Treadstone 10.00 9.6 18-1
9 9 Large Risk 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Renaissance S.) – Renaissance S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Strong Potential 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Dirty Rich 1.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Obliteration 1.40 4 7-1
4 4 How Bout That Curt 20.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Swung 20.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Canned Heat 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tiz Authority 8.00 1 2-1
14 14 Mitchell’s Joy 30.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Torched 10.00 8 15-1
1 1 Predators’ Ball 6.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Bienville 15.00 8.8 17-1
12 12 Violence in Red 10.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Mr Fancy Pants 8.00 9.3 18-1
6 6 Silver Prince 2.00 9.6 18-1
3 3 Just Jo Jo 10.00 9.9 19-1
13 13 Spike the Punch 10.00 9.9 19-1
8 8 Reclamation 5.00 10.3 20-1
7 7 Midnight Menace 30.00 11 21-1
10 10 Biloba 20.00 12.5 24-1
9 9 Mikestrumpcard 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Attersee 15.00 1 2-1
13 13 City of Oscars 4.50 3.4 6-1
11 11 Major Dax 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Right On Right On 3.50 5.5 10-1
3 3 Stoke the Fire 10.00 6.1 12-1
14 14 Guardian 30.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Expect the Best 4.50 9.2 17-1
5 5 Scottish Storm 15.00 9.4 18-1
8 8 Anthonian 4.00 9.6 18-1
10 10 Master Mule 5.00 10.2 19-1
2 2 Dynamis 30.00 10.6 20-1
6 6 First Bid 15.00 10.9 21-1
9 9 Copper Echo 12.00 12.9 24-1
12 12 Global Quote 10.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Zippy Mark 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Rock Solo 5.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Nicholai 1.80 6.3 12-1
14 14 Brahms Image 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Two Dollar Eddie 8.00 7.8 15-1
3 3 Landlord 15.00 8.3 16-1
1 1 Rocket Sanders 30.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 Hess 10.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Choctaw Zip 15.00 9.6 18-1
2 2 Table Money 15.00 9.7 18-1
13 13 Mr. Butch 20.00 11.4 22-1
10 10 Shake Up 20.00 11.8 22-1
9 9 Mansoura 30.00 13.7 26-1
7 7 Stormbender 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Super Cruise 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Render Judgment 2.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Gun Runner Charlie 12.00 7.3 14-1
13 13 Oy Gevald 4.50 9.9 19-1
2 2 Riddle Solver 6.00 10.3 20-1
5 5 Myra’s Boy 12.00 11 21-1
14 14 Afleet Sky 30.00 11.3 21-1
9 9 Midnight West 30.00 11.8 22-1
11 11 Capo Luca 30.00 12.2 23-1
7 7 La Houligan 15.00 12.9 24-1
8 8 Dance Some Mo 4.00 13.1 25-1
1 1 The Warden 15.00 13.2 25-1
10 10 Mena 20.00 13.4 25-1
12 12 Timing Difference 15.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Commodore Overnight S.) – Commodore Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Second I D 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Thoughtthatcounts 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Concrete Glory 1.80 3.3 6-1
7 7 Banjo Chris 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Echo Again 2.50 4.9 9-1
6 6 Bourbon Bash 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Rexford 20.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Navy Seal 10.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Mischievous M 20.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Spankster 20.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Lucius Verus 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Smarty Jones S.) – Smarty Jones S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rancho Santa Fe 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Silent Tactic 12.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Boca Beach Club 4.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Universe 3.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Oscar’s Hope 8.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Sleepingonfreedom 5.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Baytown Dreamer 30.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Strategic Risk 6.00 8.2 16-1
8 8 Scar Ship 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 J. P. Race 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Run Jalen Run 12.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Sweet as Sin 30.00 3 6-1
14 14 B Sudd 15.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Itsinmyblood 20.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Five o’ Somewhere 2.50 4.7 9-1
10 10 Heart N Soul 30.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Vital Mind 4.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Eli’s Promise 8.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Al’s Romeo 30.00 6.9 13-1
12 12 American Xperiment 20.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Map to the Stars 12.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Stiglets 3.50 8.4 16-1
5 5 Favoritism 15.00 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.