Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, January 30, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 J J’s True Bet 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Appealing Addie 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Woodruff 5.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Ministry’s Destiny 6.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Cashmere Baby 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Miss Macy 10.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Morally Complex 10.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 L. A. Diamond 15.00 10 19-1
6 6 Not for Everyone 15.00 10 19-1
4 4 Sisters in Town 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Rowdy Riot 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Poppa Echo 3.00 1.3 3-1
2 2 Bob’s Carrot 5.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Storm Ready 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Mamoot 10.00 6.1 12-1
13 13 Springtown 12.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Dark Vector 15.00 9.6 18-1
1 1 Mirage 15.00 9.6 18-1
10 10 Tapwrits Temper 15.00 9.6 18-1
6 6 Purse Thief 15.00 9.6 18-1
3 3 Mellifluous 20.00 13 25-1
9 9 Run for Gold 20.00 13 25-1
4 4 Aerate 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cape Trafalgar 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ravin’s Town 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Unload 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Juilliard 6.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Optimal Courage 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Princip 10.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 String Theory 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Copper Echo 12.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Hedge 12.00 5.3 10-1
14 14 Vdaytothetenacious 15.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Tiger Town 15.00 6.8 13-1
13 13 Kunshan Bridge 20.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 Cool and Cloudy 20.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Statler 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Nu What’s New 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Zero Sugar 3.00 1.7 3-1
14 14 Gun Runner Charlie 5.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 Dr. Storm 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Miracle Mark 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Happy Strike 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Spoiler 15.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Midnight West 15.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Edified 15.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Big Gain 15.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Couperin 20.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 Sound of Victory 30.00 14 26-1
11 11 Capo Luca 30.00 14 26-1
13 13 Global Quote 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Troubler 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Emmallene 3.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Line Runner 4.50 1.7 3-1
11 11 Calipari’s Girl 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Devil’s Den 6.00 2.4 5-1
13 13 Miss Que Sera 8.00 3.4 6-1
12 12 Love Me Some Candy 10.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Sweet Baby D 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Psalm Twenty Seven 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Closdatgate 20.00 9.2 17-1
8 8 Myrna 20.00 9.2 17-1
4 4 Deliver Dawn 30.00 14 26-1
10 10 Roots Tootn 30.00 14 26-1
14 14 Heavenly Destiny 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Oscar Eclipse 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mischievous M 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Carbone 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Fort Sam 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Big Vince 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Caramel Chip 12.00 6 11-1
10 10 Eli’s Promise 12.00 6 11-1
4 4 American Xperiment 15.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Gunflash 15.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Golden Luna 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 McFasty 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Wilburton 4.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Little Krush 5.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Scuffle 8.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Brosnan 10.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Rudie Won’t Fail 10.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Field Study 12.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Palmer Beach 12.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Miskell 15.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Gray Taps 15.00 9.7 18-1
11 11 Camino 15.00 9.7 18-1
13 13 Paired 20.00 13 25-1
3 3 Chief Valor 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Fifth Season S.) – Fifth Season S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pony Express 1.60 1 2-1
9 9 Speed King 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Komorebino Omoide (JPN) 3.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Seize the Night 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Thoughtthatcounts 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Runaway Again 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Will Take It 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Woodcourt 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 American Law 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Raymond 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Aaron 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Without Objection 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Air of Defiance 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Top Gun Tommy 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Lucky Shot 12.00 5 9-1
9 9 Rabbit Hound 15.00 6.2 12-1
10 10 J J’s Joker 15.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Taillights 20.00 8.1 15-1
12 12 Ceepeegee 20.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Stomping Hotrod 30.00 12 23-1
3 3 Berry Mischievous 30.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Black Magic River 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Charted Destiny 3.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Jolly Jolene 4.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 River Wind 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Helene’s Power 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Warrior Sophie 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Highlight Show 12.00 5 9-1
11 11 Yasmin 12.00 5 9-1
12 12 My Glenda Faye 12.00 5 9-1
1 1 Private Debbie 15.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Novalie 20.00 8.6 16-1
13 13 Majestic Moon 20.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 American Missy 30.00 13 25-1

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.