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Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 21, 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 Optional Claiming) – Maiden Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 No More Kings 12.00 1 2-1
3 3 Feral 2.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Fatguyinlittlecoat 10.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Special Ops 3.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Halo Music 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Camino 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Rochester 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 General Graham 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 4 Classically 2.00 1 2-1
3 1 Promissione 1.80 2.4 5-1
5 5 Wind Rider 5.00 2.9 5-1
2B 8 Tis Charming 2.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Phenomenal Dream 6.00 6.4 12-1
4 3 Heavenly Deacon 10.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Point Blank 20.00 7.5 14-1
1 2 Texas Cyclone 15.00 8.2 16-1
8 10 Tarps Storm 10.00 9.1 17-1
1A 9 Skibidi Rizz 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Not for Everyone 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Texas Sequoia 3.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Honduras Passion 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Stephanie Starfish 15.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Maximum to Excel 12.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Very Cosmopolitan 2.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Kokomo Starlet 15.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Cashmere Baby 3.50 4.6 9-1
1 1 Rockitretta 30.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Exquisite Candy 8.00 7 13-1
11 11 Lady Razorback 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Hoodlum 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Hawks Creek 5.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Khozy My Boy 4.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Texas Holdem 30.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Sivako 12.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Lea Me Be 30.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Jacks Spring Break 20.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Global Empire 8.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Black White N Gold 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Taishan 3.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Mighty Atlas 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Silvertown 8.00 1 2-1
10 10 Divine Celina 10.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Gwen to Win 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 What’s the Tea 3.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Novalie 20.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Pippa’s Noncents 6.00 4.3 8-1
13 13 Urluckyurcute 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Engagement 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Cowboy Killer 20.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Plain Flat Out 30.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Flat Out Chrome 30.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Steal Your Soul 30.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Justice Addition 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Barricade 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Calycanthus 10.00 3 6-1
7 7 Brilliant Man 2.00 5 9-1
2 2 Lear 10.00 5 10-1
4 4 Tiz Wicked Strong 12.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 We Need a Favor 20.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Shepherd 3.50 6.5 12-1
3 3 Tejas 15.00 7 13-1
1 1 Mighty Message 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Austrian Navy 12.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bolt On the Rocks 2.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Miranda’s Rocky 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Abitibi 3.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Icy River 4.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Progeny 10.00 6.6 13-1
8 8 Lady Dreamer 15.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Little Sister Sue 12.00 8.7 17-1
5 5 First Hill 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bohemian Bo 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Navy Seal 2.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Touchdown Arkansas 3.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Lochmoor 20.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 One Ten Stadium 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Al’s Romeo 20.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Cybertown 20.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Willow Creek Road 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Ratings Handicap) – Ratings Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Titled Lady 4.50 1 2-1
11 11 Liuzza 5.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Demidanu 20.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Pistol 3.50 2.4 4-1
9 9 Popperina 8.00 2.5 5-1
10 10 Swiftwind 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Miss Arlington 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Key to Success 30.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Best Cupcake 30.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Baytown Butterfly 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Spring Dancer 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Wartime Hero 4.00 1 2-1
10 10 Gasoline 10.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Come Out Fighting 12.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Excel Calculator 3.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Manfredi 8.00 2.9 6-1
11 11 Eastside Cool 2.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Booming 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Little Steven 15.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Frost Alert 20.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Patch O’Brien 20.00 8 15-1
12 12 Camp Daddy 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Texas Red Hot 20.00 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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