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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
2 2 Woodruff 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ministry’s Destiny 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Miss Macy 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Morally Complex 10.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Appealing Addie 3.50 8 15-1
9 9 Cashmere Baby 8.00 8.4 16-1
8 8 L. A. Diamond 15.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 J J’s True Bet 2.50 8.9 17-1
6 6 Not for Everyone 15.00 9.4 18-1
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
2 2 Bob’s Carrot 5.00 1 2-1
12 12 Rowdy Riot 2.50 3.4 6-1
8 8 Storm Ready 6.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Mamoot 10.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Run for Gold 20.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Dark Vector 15.00 7.6 14-1
13 13 Springtown 12.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Purse Thief 15.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Mirage 15.00 9.8 19-1
11 11 Poppa Echo 3.00 10.1 19-1
10 10 Tapwrits Temper 15.00 10.6 20-1
3 3 Mellifluous 20.00 11 21-1
4 4 Aerate 20.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Vdaytothetenacious 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cape Trafalgar 3.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Unload 5.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Optimal Courage 10.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 Hedge 12.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Juilliard 6.00 9.7 18-1
2 2 Princip 10.00 9.8 18-1
7 7 String Theory 12.00 9.8 19-1
13 13 Kunshan Bridge 20.00 10.7 20-1
4 4 Copper Echo 12.00 10.8 20-1
5 5 Ravin’s Town 3.50 11.1 21-1
11 11 Tiger Town 15.00 11.8 22-1
9 9 Cool and Cloudy 20.00 12.4 23-1
10 10 Statler 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Zero Sugar 3.00 1 2-1
14 14 Gun Runner Charlie 5.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Happy Strike 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Midnight West 15.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Edified 15.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Couperin 20.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Big Gain 15.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 Spoiler 15.00 10.5 20-1
2 2 Nu What’s New 1.40 10.6 20-1
11 11 Capo Luca 30.00 11.2 21-1
10 10 Sound of Victory 30.00 11.8 22-1
12 12 Dr. Storm 6.00 11.8 22-1
5 5 Miracle Mark 10.00 12.8 24-1
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
12 12 Love Me Some Candy 10.00 5.8 11-1
14 14 Heavenly Destiny 30.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Line Runner 4.50 6.6 12-1
9 9 Emmallene 3.50 8.2 16-1
11 11 Calipari’s Girl 5.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Devil’s Den 6.00 9.6 18-1
13 13 Miss Que Sera 8.00 9.6 18-1
3 3 Sweet Baby D 12.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Psalm Twenty Seven 12.00 10.4 20-1
8 8 Myrna 20.00 11.6 22-1
7 7 Closdatgate 20.00 12 23-1
4 4 Deliver Dawn 30.00 13 24-1
10 10 Roots Tootn 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Big Vince 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fort Sam 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Oscar Eclipse 2.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Carbone 4.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Mischievous M 3.50 6.6 12-1
5 5 Caramel Chip 12.00 8.2 15-1
8 8 Gunflash 15.00 9 17-1
4 4 American Xperiment 15.00 9.4 18-1
3 3 Golden Luna 20.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 Eli’s Promise 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Brosnan 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Wilburton 4.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 McFasty 1.80 3.1 6-1
7 7 Little Krush 5.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Rudie Won’t Fail 10.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Palmer Beach 12.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Miskell 15.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 Scuffle 8.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Chief Valor 20.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 Camino 15.00 8.9 17-1
12 12 Field Study 12.00 10.2 19-1
10 10 Gray Taps 15.00 12 23-1
13 13 Paired 20.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Runaway Again 12.00 1 2-1
4 4 Komorebino Omoide (JPN) 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Woodcourt 15.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Seize the Night 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Speed King 2.50 4 8-1
1 1 Pony Express 1.60 4.7 9-1
3 3 Thoughtthatcounts 12.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Will Take It 15.00 6.9 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
5 5 Air of Defiance 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Without Objection 4.50 3.2 6-1
11 11 Raymond 1.80 3.9 7-1
8 8 Top Gun Tommy 10.00 5.6 11-1
3 3 Berry Mischievous 30.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Lucky Shot 12.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Ceepeegee 20.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Aaron 3.50 8.2 16-1
4 4 Taillights 20.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 J J’s Joker 15.00 11 21-1
1 1 Stomping Hotrod 30.00 11.3 21-1
9 9 Rabbit Hound 15.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 My Glenda Faye 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Private Debbie 15.00 2 4-1
2 2 Helene’s Power 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Highlight Show 12.00 4 8-1
8 8 Jolly Jolene 4.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Charted Destiny 3.50 6.7 13-1
5 5 Black Magic River 3.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Warrior Sophie 8.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Novalie 20.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 Yasmin 12.00 9.2 17-1
13 13 Majestic Moon 20.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 River Wind 8.00 10.5 20-1
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.

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