Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, January 4, 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
7 7 Brosnan 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Like and Subscribe 3.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Wilburton 4.50 2 4-1
5 5 Amazing Music 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Astro Beau 12.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Witch Waydidhego 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Extract’s Arrow 20.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Chief Valor 20.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Mitchell’s Joy 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Mikestrumpcard 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Boltoro 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Saranac Lake 3.50 1.6 3-1
11 11 Queen of Salsa 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Differently 8.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 C. C. Harbor 10.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 What’s to Do 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Q’s Your Mama 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Grace Given 12.00 7 13-1
9 9 Oops and Downs 15.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Moenchanted 15.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Rodeo Star 15.00 8.9 17-1
8 8 Sorry Not Sorry 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Eagle Dance 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Touch of Magic 3.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Maximum Offer 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Sissy Sox 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Smokin Hot Stuff 8.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Sangarette 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Cold Case 12.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Gwen to Win 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mighty Atlas 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Ember 4.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Gee No Hollander 4.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Gettysburg Address 5.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Khozy My Boy 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Hero’s Medal 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Bettera 8.00 3.2 6-1
14 14 Bolt At Midnight 10.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Easy Fast 15.00 6.6 13-1
13 13 Coppermaster 20.00 9.1 17-1
5 5 Reveille Valley 20.00 9.1 17-1
11 11 Red Devil 30.00 14 26-1
3 3 Hoppin John 30.00 14 26-1
8 8 Papa Funny 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Catching Freedom 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Gun Party 2.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Woodcourt 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Presidential 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Trademark 10.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Empire Builder 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Winnemac Avenue 12.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Seize the Night 15.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Notary 20.00 10 19-1
3 3 Otello 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Redriver Storm 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Actif Baby 3.00 1.5 3-1
11 11 Signdsealddeliverd 3.50 1.7 3-1
10 10 Sisters in Town 4.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Crazy Caroline 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Menu 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Bossoftheblock 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Mspunkinsperegrine 12.00 5.6 11-1
12 12 Step That Way 15.00 7 13-1
8 8 Lady Strategy 15.00 7 13-1
9 9 Battisto 20.00 9.4 18-1
13 13 Standup Triple 30.00 14 26-1
7 7 She’s Our Daffodil 30.00 14 26-1
2 2 Jack’s Gal 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Grand Oracle 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Be Real 3.00 1.2 2-1
14 14 Flyin Private 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Secret Legend 4.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Trouble Ahead 6.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Gun Fire 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Coastal Breeze 10.00 4.6 9-1
13 13 Historic 12.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Ky Do Declare 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Tall Cotton 20.00 9.3 18-1
5 5 Lower Broadway 20.00 9.3 18-1
1 1 Bigwrigdude 20.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Flat Out Blessed 30.00 14 26-1
7 7 Keokuk Kid 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Titled Lady 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Stellar Lily 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 St. Albans Raid 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Edistrudis 8.00 3.8 7-1
14 14 Talkin in Cursive 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Bow Draw 10.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Windy Bay 10.00 4.7 9-1
13 13 Lite It Up Louie 10.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Aloha Baby 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Lady Dreamer 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Mercy Warren 20.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Lover Girl 20.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Factor That 30.00 14 26-1
5 5 Aintnoshakin Kid 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Mockingbird S.) – Mockingbird S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Woodstock 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Walk Away Kaye 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Wakuda 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Knickleandime 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Prowess 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Evolution 15.00 7 13-1
6 6 Grace Is Free 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Colonial Rose 2.50 1 2-1
14 14 Overcome Adversity 3.00 1.2 2-1
13 13 Kerry’s Kiss 3.50 1.5 3-1
8 8 Gowells Delight 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Ozona 5.00 2.2 4-1
11 11 Showers 6.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Bolt On the Rocks 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Ce La Vi Charli 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Kentucky Smokeshow 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Thestral 15.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Quiet I’m Not 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Lady Woopig 20.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Eskenforaraise 20.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Thea 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 El Prestigio 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Oy Gevald 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Lundberg 5.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Clampett 6.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Zat’s the One 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Miracle Worker 8.00 4.8 9-1
14 14 Hailstorm 8.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 B Sudd 12.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Gunflash 12.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 El Rey Dorado 15.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 Strike Ridge 15.00 10.2 19-1
4 4 Al’s Romeo 20.00 14 26-1
6 6 Amoudi Bay 20.00 14 26-1
13 13 Berry Mischievous 20.00 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.