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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
2 2 Lightning Struck 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Boat Song 2.50 2.9 5-1
8 8 Midnight Majesty 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Kunshan Bridge 3.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Unload 3.50 4.9 9-1
4 4 Hedge 8.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Born Flawless 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Miri a Coincidence 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Valhalla Vixen 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Lite It Up Louie 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Lover Girl 3.50 4.7 9-1
6 6 Talkin in Cursive 4.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 Edistrudis 4.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Flat Out Rose 10.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Windy Bay 5.00 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
5 5 Highly Connected 5.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Just Like Max 30.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Horse of the Sea 2.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Herbs Bolt 6.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Large Risk 20.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Jets Rio 30.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Western Warrior 8.00 7 13-1
1 1 Best Known Secret 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Thea 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bamtwentyklater 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Teatotal 8.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Don’t Look Back 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Catching Heat 4.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Quibble 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Onmywaytosavthday 2.50 7.7 15-1
9 9 Reign Champagne 30.00 8 15-1
7 7 Parking Lot Pours 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Gimme a Chance 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Southfork 12.00 1.1 2-1
9 9 Bigwrigdude 1.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Big Country Boy 20.00 2 4-1
12 12 Denali Lightning 15.00 2 4-1
1 1 Polar Wolf 15.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Endue 20.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Bedazzlingstrategy 30.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Jonesboogie 30.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Hurricane Comin 30.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Stauf 30.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Amazing Chaos 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Floating Beauty 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Kerry’s Kiss 10.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Lolo Le Plume 2.50 3.1 6-1
6 6 Colonial Rose 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Vino Tiempo 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Crimsonite 12.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Lobby Rendezvous 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Mad About Marie 20.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Adogate 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Helene’s Power 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Black Magic River 2.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Bet the Gray 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Majestic Moon 15.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Fraud Alert 4.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Brienz 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 My Gun’s Loaded 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Authentic Cat 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Scot’s Law 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Copper Wind 8.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Sticker Shock 1.60 3.1 6-1
1 1 Spitfire 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 I’m a Little Crazy 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Actis 12.00 4.8 9-1
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
4 4 Air Castle 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Paris Accord 1.80 3.2 6-1
8 8 Jack’s Gal 4.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Highway Seventy 12.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Lady Belle 20.00 6 11-1
11 11 She’s Our Daffodil 15.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Princess Harper 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Trump’s Diamonds 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Ghost Money 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 B’s Luck 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Shrimp Cookie 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.

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