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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
2 2 Astro Beau 12.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Wilburton 4.50 3.1 6-1
3 3 Like and Subscribe 3.50 3.2 6-1
9 9 Witch Waydidhego 12.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Mitchell’s Joy 20.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Extract’s Arrow 20.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Mikestrumpcard 30.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 Chief Valor 20.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Amazing Music 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Boltoro 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Differently 8.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Queen of Salsa 6.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Grace Given 12.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 C. C. Harbor 10.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Q’s Your Mama 10.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 What’s to Do 10.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Moenchanted 15.00 5.8 11-1
8 8 Sorry Not Sorry 20.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Rodeo Star 15.00 6.6 12-1
9 9 Oops and Downs 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Saranac Lake 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Maximum Offer 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Eagle Dance 1.40 1.6 3-1
6 6 Smokin Hot Stuff 8.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Touch of Magic 3.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Sissy Sox 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Cold Case 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Sangarette 10.00 7.4 14-1
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
7 7 Gettysburg Address 5.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Bettera 8.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Hoppin John 30.00 2.9 5-1
12 12 Ember 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 Reveille Valley 20.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Hero’s Medal 6.00 3.9 7-1
13 13 Coppermaster 20.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Khozy My Boy 6.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Gee No Hollander 4.50 4.5 8-1
8 8 Papa Funny 30.00 8 15-1
11 11 Red Devil 30.00 10.3 19-1
10 10 Easy Fast 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Bolt At Midnight 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Empire Builder 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Catching Freedom 1.60 1.7 3-1
2 2 Gun Party 2.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Woodcourt 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Otello 20.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Winnemac Avenue 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Presidential 8.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Seize the Night 15.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Notary 20.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Trademark 10.00 SCRATCH

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
6 6 Mspunkinsperegrine 12.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Crazy Caroline 8.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Signdsealddeliverd 3.50 8.5 16-1
10 10 Sisters in Town 4.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Bossoftheblock 10.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Menu 10.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 She’s Our Daffodil 30.00 9.3 18-1
2 2 Jack’s Gal 30.00 9.3 18-1
8 8 Lady Strategy 15.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Battisto 20.00 10.7 20-1
12 12 Step That Way 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Standup Triple 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Actif Baby 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Be Real 3.00 1 2-1
14 14 Flyin Private 3.50 3.2 6-1
9 9 Secret Legend 4.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Coastal Breeze 10.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Grand Oracle 2.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Trouble Ahead 6.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Gun Fire 8.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Lower Broadway 20.00 6.9 13-1
1 1 Bigwrigdude 20.00 7.6 14-1
13 13 Historic 12.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 Flat Out Blessed 30.00 9.2 17-1
6 6 Tall Cotton 20.00 9.5 18-1
11 11 Ky Do Declare 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Keokuk Kid 30.00 SCRATCH

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 2.6 5-1
2 2 Mercy Warren 20.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 St. Albans Raid 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Edistrudis 8.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Lover Girl 20.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Aloha Baby 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Bow Draw 10.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Lady Dreamer 12.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Windy Bay 10.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Aintnoshakin Kid 30.00 8 15-1
9 9 Factor That 30.00 10.6 20-1
13 13 Lite It Up Louie 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Talkin in Cursive 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Walk Away Kaye 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Woodstock 2.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Wakuda 3.50 4.8 9-1
3 3 Prowess 10.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Evolution 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Grace Is Free 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Knickleandime 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Gowells Delight 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lady Woopig 20.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Showers 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Colonial Rose 2.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 Bolt On the Rocks 10.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Thea 30.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Kentucky Smokeshow 12.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Quiet I’m Not 15.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Ce La Vi Charli 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Thestral 15.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Ozona 5.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Eskenforaraise 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Overcome Adversity 3.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Kerry’s Kiss 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lundberg 5.00 1 2-1
11 11 Clampett 6.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Oy Gevald 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 El Prestigio 3.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Strike Ridge 15.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Miracle Worker 8.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 El Rey Dorado 15.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Gunflash 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 B Sudd 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Al’s Romeo 20.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Amoudi Bay 20.00 6.3 12-1
13 13 Berry Mischievous 20.00 7 13-1
14 14 Hailstorm 8.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Zat’s the One 6.00 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.

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