Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 19, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Moneta 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Bossoftheblock 1.20 1.7 3-1
5 5 Shady Valley 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Kava 12.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Sweet Baby D 3.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Menu 15.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Closdatgate 20.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Couru 30.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Deliver Dawn 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hap Hot 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Cape Trafalgar 2.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Lord Majesty 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Ceepeegee 6.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Optimal Courage 20.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Taillights 20.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Prayforpeace 8.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Good Scout 20.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Nabokov 20.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Premium 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Coming Soon 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Unauthorized 4.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Violence in Red 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Biloba 4.50 2.9 6-1
8 8 Circle Me 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Hovland 10.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Gun Bolt 8.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Super Happy 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Capital Connection 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Ky Do Declare 3.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Good News Rocket 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Irish Guard 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Joewilly 3.50 4.8 9-1
2 2 Arky Road 8.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Cutting Class 30.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Into Battle 12.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Amazing Music 10.00 7 13-1
8 8 Our Flat Out 30.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 Denali Lightning 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Underdressed 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Swiss Guard 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Speightster Red 12.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Drum Roll Please 2.50 1.7 3-1
5 5 Sound of Victory 15.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Hess 4.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Rocket Sanders 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Italian Symphony 8.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Rabbit Hound 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Mighty Nora 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Sissy Sox 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Army’s Marauder 3.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Fresh Out 4.50 2.8 5-1
3 3 Hallowed Hall 10.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Nuts and Bolts 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Blondie’sincharge 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Don’t Think Twice 20.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Intangible 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hard Circle 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Eleven Bravo 15.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Private Show 3.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Bagg O Time 12.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Magical Wish 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Backside 2.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Empire Ranch 3.50 4 7-1
1 1 Mitchell’s Joy 30.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Out Flat 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Classic Time 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Pokerknightatvees 3.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Perfect Magic 3.50 2.3 4-1
11 11 Run Jalen Run 10.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Map to the Stars 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Tom Cat Tuesday 20.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Favoritism 30.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Hogie the Player 20.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Ripped 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Curlin’s Gesture 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Royal Bro 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bourbon Society 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 City of Angels 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Major Dax 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Scottish Storm 10.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Weaponized 30.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Tyler’s Turn 2.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Devils Fork 12.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Rebel Moon 30.00 4 8-1
7 7 Swamp King 20.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Giant Moon 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.