Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, February 28, 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
7 8 Boltoro 1.80 1 2-1
5 6 Little Dixie 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 4 Chasing Shadows 4.00 1.9 3-1
4 5 Saranac Lake 4.50 2 4-1
6 7 Rodeo Star 5.00 2.2 4-1
1A 3 Legally Lucky 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 2 What’s to Do 8.00 3.4 6-1
2 1 Courtney Fay 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ante Up Tony 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Revelant 4.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Troubler 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Sister Carlie 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Coldasice 6.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Evocation 8.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Chica Arma 15.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Red Volta 20.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Sound the Siren 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Myspittinimage 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Race Ready 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ace Jack Deuce 2.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Candy Cane Crain 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Razor Tap 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Magamak 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 C McGriff 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Miss You Mo 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Liberty’s Champion 30.00 9 17-1
9 9 Midshakin 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Super Cruise 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 First Division 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Authentic Strike 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Classic Car Wash 5.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 U Devil You 10.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Native Land 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Frack Baby 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Top Gun Tommy 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Big Effect 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Plausible Denile 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Suncroft 6.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Dazzlemesilver 8.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Own the Field 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Got Thunder 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 I’m Wide Awake 20.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Healing Waters 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Metatron’s Muse 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Big Commerce 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Face Value 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Dick Best 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Pats Property 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Solevo 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Camp Daddy 10.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Easy Fast 10.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Ember 15.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Ringside 15.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Tiger Town 20.00 8.6 16-1
12 12 Statler 30.00 13 25-1
11 11 Reveille Valley 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Slip Mahoney 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pappy’s Revenge 3.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Hayes Strike 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Onthestage 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Underhill’s Tab 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Hero’s Medal 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Youramystyle 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Fifty Cent Dollars 15.00 7.4 14-1
3 3 Lemon Drop Shot 20.00 10 19-1
6 6 Sir Exton 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Walk Away Kaye 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Gold Strategy 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 One Way Or Another 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Aloha Baby 8.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 She’s Storming 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Courageous Cappen 20.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Doubledaddy Issues 20.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Y City 20.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Rockin the Lane 20.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Sending 30.00 11 21-1
10 10 Miss Macy 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Top Level 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Swift Blade 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Our Magical Moon 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Exosome 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 It’s All Right 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Treadstone 15.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Fifty Four Yarder 15.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Crupper 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Razorback H.) – Razorback H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Magnitude 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Nu What’s New 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Tap Into This 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Sandman 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Gould’s Gold 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Echo Again 15.00 7 13-1
2 2 Woodcourt 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Music Mistress 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Queen Mallard 3.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 J J’s True Bet 4.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Appealing Addie 4.50 1.9 4-1
9 9 Cuda Cutie 10.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Sisters in Town 12.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Gently 15.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Wildwood Queen 15.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Principal Anita 15.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Plinko Chip 15.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Lady Astrid 20.00 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.