Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 5, 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 1.7 3-1
5 5 Miss Macy 10.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Appealing Addie 3.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 J J’s True Bet 2.50 3.5 7-1
3 3 Morally Complex 10.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Not for Everyone 15.00 5 10-1
8 8 L. A. Diamond 15.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Cashmere Baby 8.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Sisters in Town 15.00 SCRATCH

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
7 7 Mamoot 10.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Dark Vector 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Purse Thief 15.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Mirage 15.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Poppa Echo 3.00 7 13-1
9 9 Run for Gold 20.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Tapwrits Temper 15.00 8 15-1
8 8 Storm Ready 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Springtown 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Rowdy Riot 2.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Mellifluous 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Aerate 20.00 SCRATCH

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 2.4 5-1
8 8 Optimal Courage 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Unload 5.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 String Theory 12.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Juilliard 6.00 7 13-1
11 11 Tiger Town 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Cool and Cloudy 20.00 9.9 19-1
10 10 Statler 30.00 11.4 21-1
2 2 Princip 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Kunshan Bridge 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Ravin’s Town 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Copper Echo 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Hedge 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Zero Sugar 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Midnight West 15.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Happy Strike 12.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Nu What’s New 1.40 5.1 10-1
12 12 Dr. Storm 6.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Spoiler 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Miracle Mark 10.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Edified 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Couperin 20.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Capo Luca 30.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Sound of Victory 30.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Big Gain 15.00 8.5 16-1
13 13 Global Quote 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Gun Runner Charlie 5.00 SCRATCH

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 3 6-1
5 5 Line Runner 4.50 3.9 7-1
9 9 Emmallene 3.50 4.2 8-1
6 6 Devil’s Den 6.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Sweet Baby D 12.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Calipari’s Girl 5.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Psalm Twenty Seven 12.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Closdatgate 20.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Myrna 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Roots Tootn 30.00 8 15-1
4 4 Deliver Dawn 30.00 9.6 18-1
13 13 Miss Que Sera 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Heavenly Destiny 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Carbone 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fort Sam 6.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Mischievous M 3.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Oscar Eclipse 2.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Golden Luna 20.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Gunflash 15.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Eli’s Promise 12.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 American Xperiment 15.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Caramel Chip 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Big Vince 8.00 SCRATCH

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
6 6 McFasty 1.80 1.4 3-1
7 7 Little Krush 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Wilburton 4.50 2.4 5-1
5 5 Rudie Won’t Fail 10.00 3.6 7-1
9 9 Miskell 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Palmer Beach 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Chief Valor 20.00 6 11-1
11 11 Camino 15.00 6.3 12-1
13 13 Paired 20.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Gray Taps 15.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 Field Study 12.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Scuffle 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Thoughtthatcounts 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Woodcourt 15.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Will Take It 15.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Speed King 2.50 4 8-1
6 6 American Law 20.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Seize the Night 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Pony Express 1.60 SCRATCH
7 7 Runaway Again 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Komorebino Omoide (JPN) 3.50 SCRATCH

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
6 6 Without Objection 4.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Air of Defiance 6.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Top Gun Tommy 10.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Ceepeegee 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Lucky Shot 12.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Berry Mischievous 30.00 5 9-1
4 4 Taillights 20.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 J J’s Joker 15.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Rabbit Hound 15.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Stomping Hotrod 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Aaron 3.50 SCRATCH

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
5 5 Black Magic River 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Private Debbie 15.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Jolly Jolene 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Helene’s Power 8.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Highlight Show 12.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Charted Destiny 3.50 3 6-1
10 10 American Missy 30.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Yasmin 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Warrior Sophie 8.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Novalie 20.00 6.7 13-1
13 13 Majestic Moon 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 River Wind 8.00 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.