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Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, January 31, 2026

Brian VanArsdale

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
4 4 Spring St. Dreamer 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Out Flat 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Wicked Gun 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Prime Suspect 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Reckless 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Brother Energy 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Astro Beau 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Midshakin 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Copperjacket 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Candy Cane Crain 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Scuffle 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Razor Tap 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Huge Bigly 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Frost Alert 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Eldon’s Prince 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 One Cool Dude 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Red Devil 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Inca Empire 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Face Value 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Coppermaster 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sivako 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Lea Me Be 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Magic Grant 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Remember the Fear 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Patch O’Brien 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Brittany’s Dream 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bettys Cash 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lochmoor 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Al’s Romeo 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Chrome’s Echo 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Touchdown Arkansas 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Strike Ridge 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Zippy Mark 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Triple Up 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gettinby 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Nicholai 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Payne 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Runaway Jack 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Kavod 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Prayforpeace 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Got Thunder 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hap Hot 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Healing Waters 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Classic Cut 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Chiringo 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Sir Sterling 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Konteekee 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Eglise 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Right On Right On 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Shan 0.00 1 2-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Silver Syndicate 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Spike the Punch 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Big Tech 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Mactak 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Banksy’s 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Orange Road 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Unauthorized 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Rockfest 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cactus Charlie 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Baby Vino 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Top Level 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Martha Washington S.) – Martha Washington S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Hit Parade 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Grace Is Free 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Maximum Offer 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Search Party 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Newtown Pike 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Counting Stars 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Knickleandime 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Spitfire 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Bienville 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Liberty’s Champion 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bayou Flyer 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Crupper 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Mr Fancy Pants 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Owie 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bedeviled 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 I’m Worthy 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Rocky Raccoon 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Just Jo Jo 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Silver Prince 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Beale Street Boy 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Fleek 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (General Macarthur Overnight S.) – General Macarthur Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 American Law 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Archie the Giza 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Creative Minister 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Keen Cat 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mackman 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Gun Party 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sir Greylind 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Super Cruise 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Energize 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Runaway Again 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 First Division 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Clampett 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Lundberg 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Heart N Soul 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Dual Monarchy 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Orange Diablo 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hailstorm 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Run Jalen Run 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sweet as Sin 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Camp Evans 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Vital Mind 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Zat’s the One 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Sharp Swinger 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Hymn 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Finestkind 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Bugler Overnight S.) – Bugler Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pistol 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Marmalade Skye 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Titled Lady 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Tapit Quick 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Queen’s Martini 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Hush It Honey 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Harbor Springs 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Anakarina 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Wisconsin Gal 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Foie Gras 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Blue Fire 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Miss Elle 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Southwest S.) – Southwest S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 D’code 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Strategic Risk 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rancho Santa Fe 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Spirit of Royal 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Silent Tactic 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Sleepingonfreedom 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Liberty National 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 Reclamation 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Buetane 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Baytown Dreamer 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Soldier N Diplomat 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 Circle Tap 0.00 1 2-1
10 10 Bricklin 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 Litmus Test 0.00 1 2-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Eastside Cool 0.00 1 2-1
9 9 Gasoline 0.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bright Spark 0.00 1 2-1
3 3 Montauk Point 0.00 1 2-1
8 8 Cybertown 0.00 1 2-1
14 14 Hess 0.00 1 2-1
12 12 Money Run 0.00 1 2-1
4 4 Italian Symphony 0.00 1 2-1
1 1 J T’s Imagination 0.00 1 2-1
5 5 D Day Reunion 0.00 1 2-1
11 11 Gewurztraminer 0.00 1 2-1
6 6 My Noble Knight 0.00 1 2-1
7 7 Nameless 0.00 1 2-1
13 13 Youramystyle 0.00 1 2-1

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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