Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, February 26, 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
6 6 Boat Song 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Kunshan Bridge 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Unload 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Lightning Struck 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Hedge 8.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Midnight Majesty 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Miri a Coincidence 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Born Flawless 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lite It Up Louie 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lover Girl 3.50 1.4 3-1
3 3 Edistrudis 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Talkin in Cursive 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Windy Bay 5.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Valhalla Vixen 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Flat Out Rose 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Misinformation 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Horse of the Sea 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Highly Connected 5.00 2 4-1
7 7 Herbs Bolt 6.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Western Warrior 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Best Known Secret 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Large Risk 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Just Like Max 30.00 9 17-1
6 6 Jets Rio 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Onmywaytosavthday 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Thea 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Bamtwentyklater 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Catching Heat 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Teatotal 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Don’t Look Back 10.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Parking Lot Pours 15.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Quibble 20.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Reign Champagne 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Bigwrigdude 1.00 1 2-1
11 11 Gimme a Chance 1.80 1.3 2-1
5 5 Southfork 12.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Denali Lightning 15.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Polar Wolf 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Endue 20.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Big Country Boy 20.00 8.2 16-1
4 4 Amazing Chaos 20.00 8.2 16-1
10 10 Stauf 30.00 12 23-1
6 6 Jonesboogie 30.00 12 23-1
3 3 Hurricane Comin 30.00 12 23-1
2 2 Bedazzlingstrategy 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lolo Le Plume 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Floating Beauty 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Colonial Rose 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Adogate 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Lobby Rendezvous 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Kerry’s Kiss 10.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Crimsonite 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Vino Tiempo 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Mad About Marie 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Black Magic River 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Helene’s Power 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Bet the Gray 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Fraud Alert 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Brienz 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 My Gun’s Loaded 8.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Majestic Moon 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sticker Shock 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Authentic Cat 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Scot’s Law 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 I’m a Little Crazy 6.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Copper Wind 8.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Spitfire 8.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Actis 12.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Kaboom 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Paris Accord 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Air Castle 2.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Jack’s Gal 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Ghost Money 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Highway Seventy 12.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Shrimp Cookie 12.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 She’s Our Daffodil 15.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Princess Harper 20.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Trump’s Diamonds 20.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Lady Belle 20.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 B’s Luck 30.00 11 21-1

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.