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Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Monday, February 16, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lovely Words 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Quick to Charm 2.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Love Supreme 2.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Empath 10.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Wicked One 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 River Wind 6.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Grace Me 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 McKinzie’s Glory 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Relevate 5.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 With Kindness 2.50 3 6-1
6 6 Donita 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Ahhsexygirlfriend 10.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Belvedere Club 4.50 4.1 8-1
3 3 Miracle Minded 20.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Pretty Dang Fast 20.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 News Too Serious 20.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Heavenly Destiny 30.00 8 15-1
2 2 Urluckyurcute 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Laura Branigan 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Balls in Ur Court 6.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Dark Fury 3.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Blue Dazzler 4.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Jet Pack 2.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Oops and Downs 15.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Georgia On E’smind 20.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Lilly Mae 20.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Sorry Not Sorry 20.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Spite Lite 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Empire Builder 6.00 1 2-1
1 1 Systemic Change 2.50 1.1 2-1
5 5 Big Vince 12.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Mena 10.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Sweetalkingbourbon 3.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Carolo Rapido 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Protonic Power 20.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Bestfriend Rocket 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Papa Yo 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Pearcy Road 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Dawson James 5.00 1.1 2-1
14 14 Stillbilly 12.00 1.3 3-1
12 12 Huckaby 3.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Big Country Boy 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Bali Deen 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Imo the Best 10.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Hey Mister 12.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Cool Under Fire 15.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Jonesboogie 30.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Hurricane Comin 30.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Brysonards 30.00 10.2 19-1
13 13 Cutting Class 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Gray Taps 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Huge Bigly 10.00 1 2-1
14 14 Treble Clef 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Cobblestone Bridge 2.50 2 4-1
4 4 Beyond Best 12.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Bettera 4.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Ga Mo Tak (CHI) 3.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Brittany’s Dream 10.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Tiger Town 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Red Devil 50.00 10.2 19-1
2 2 Eldon’s Prince 12.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Jacks Spring Break 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Dick Best 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Inca Empire 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Ringside 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 You Vee Cee 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Chrome’s Echo 15.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Choctaw Zip 20.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Bettys Cash 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 King Peanut 3.00 2.9 6-1
11 11 Brahms Image 5.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Strato 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Great Barrier 20.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Only a Dream 30.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Natorade 4.50 6.8 13-1
6 6 Azteca Warrior 12.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Lake of Fire 30.00 9.2 17-1
14 14 Burlsworth 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Giant Moon 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 The Warden 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 La Houligan 5.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Barb 2.50 2.2 4-1
9 9 Master Mule 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 Anthonian 4.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Googol Joke 15.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Arthur Jr 12.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Homer’s Odyssey 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Pacific 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Camp Evans 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Ozark S.) – Ozark S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Tiz Mary’s Comet 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Ewing 1.20 1.3 2-1
9 9 Oscar’s Hope 2.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 Gnome 20.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Swung 6.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Chad Allan 20.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 My Dream Zapper 30.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Extract’s Arrow 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Dirty Rich 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Viking 10.00 1 2-1
3 3 Gun Runner Charlie 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Faust 6.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Dance Some Mo 3.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Heart N Soul 10.00 2 4-1
9 9 Divine Justice 20.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Expect the Best 10.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Crisis Manager 2.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Afleet Sky 30.00 7 13-1
7 7 Timing Difference 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Conway 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 More Power 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Golden City Street 15.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Go Go Ro Ro 3.00 3.2 6-1
13 13 My Russian 4.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Viney 3.50 3.7 7-1
10 10 Mandatory Mission 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Keokuk Kid 5.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Butch 15.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Super Ms 10.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Free of Frost 30.00 8.4 16-1
11 11 Polar Wolf 30.00 8.6 16-1
14 14 Getoutyourwallet 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Monadnock 30.00 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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