Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, February 20, 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
1 1 God’s Country 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Taken On the Run 2.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Igniting Embers 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Getoutyourwallet 6.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Mr Fahrenheit 10.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Run Louie Run 5.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Steel Thunder 20.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 City Ryder 20.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Choctaw Strategy 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Reya Sunshine 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Love Me Some Candy 15.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Wowsers 6.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Line Runner 15.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Caroom’s Croupier 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Pushing Through 10.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Miss Que Sera 5.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Nandina 3.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 Psalm Twenty Seven 10.00 7 13-1
9 9 Beth Please 30.00 7 13-1
11 11 Korda 30.00 7 13-1
8 8 Devil’s Den 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cool Cowboy 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bavaria Road 6.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Kunan 4.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Secured Lender 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Searcy 8.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Gee No Hollander 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Remember the Fear 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Suncroft 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Goodasiwonswas 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Lundberg 4.00 2.4 4-1
5 5 Molly’s Town 10.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Lunar Module 2.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Sinner’s Sin 8.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Caramel Chip 10.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Farm Team 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Chiringo 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Dreamofyou 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Timberline 1.80 1.1 2-1
2 2 Mr. J 3.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Midnight Menace 12.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Fitzgerald 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Chief Valor 12.00 4 8-1
3 3 Most Amazing 20.00 4 8-1
10 10 Copperjacket 15.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Twisted Steel 30.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Bolt’s Munny 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Army Nurse 6.00 1 2-1
4 3 Cur Non 8.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 What’s Her Number 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Silent Strike 2.50 2.2 4-1
5 4 Sassy Lass 10.00 2.6 5-1
3 2 Majestic Tornado 20.00 4.7 9-1
9 10 Bl Forty 20.00 5.5 10-1
1A 9 Chiquita Reina 15.00 6.3 12-1
1 6 Carmalieta 15.00 6.9 13-1
10 11 Cashmere Baby 12.00 SCRATCH
2 1 Yes to Champagne 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Shanett 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 R Pretty Kitty 5.00 3 6-1
7 7 Miss Elle 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Gin’s Beach Road 4.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Just Be You 15.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Up the Creek 15.00 5 9-1
6 6 Well Aware 15.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Gun Twirl 10.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Coaster 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Downthedustyroad Breeders’ S.) – Downthedustyroad Breeders’ S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Haulin Ice 0.50 1 2-1
5 5 Caliente Star 12.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 She’s a Dreamer 20.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Ministry’s Destiny 20.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Ms Carroll County 20.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Arr Piratetreasure 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Street Painter 20.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Morally Complex 30.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Hush It Honey 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bold Boss 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 She Called 2.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Bachelor Party 3.00 1.5 3-1
11 11 Musical Prayer 10.00 2 4-1
5 5 Promisemeanempire 3.50 2.4 5-1
10 10 Kissin Cash 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Amelia’s Echo 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Kentucky Starlet 20.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Chitoz’s Blur 20.00 6 11-1
9 9 Onmywaytosavthday 8.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Teatotal 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Willy Cuts 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Markansas 4.00 3 6-1
1 1 Flat Out Blessed 15.00 4 7-1
11 11 Spooky Action 5.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Gray Taps 3.50 5.6 10-1
10 10 Fleetwood Jack 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Bet On Tiz 20.00 6 11-1
3 3 Because I’m Happy 30.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Captain Hamazing 20.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Heavens Hound 30.00 8 15-1
7 7 Rebel Charlie 30.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 Bo Bo Dough 12.00 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.