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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
4 5 Saranac Lake 4.50 1 2-1
7 8 Boltoro 1.80 1.6 3-1
3 4 Chasing Shadows 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 2 What’s to Do 8.00 2.9 6-1
1A 3 Legally Lucky 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 7 Rodeo Star 5.00 4.4 8-1
2 1 Courtney Fay 20.00 6.4 12-1
5 6 Little Dixie 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Revelant 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Evocation 8.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Sister Carlie 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Chica Arma 15.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Red Volta 20.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Coldasice 6.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Troubler 4.50 4.2 8-1
3 3 Myspittinimage 30.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Sound the Siren 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ante Up Tony 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Candy Cane Crain 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ace Jack Deuce 2.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Race Ready 2.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Magamak 8.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Razor Tap 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 C McGriff 15.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Midshakin 30.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Liberty’s Champion 30.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Miss You Mo 15.00 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
4 4 Authentic Strike 3.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Native Land 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 U Devil You 10.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 First Division 2.00 5 9-1
7 7 Classic Car Wash 5.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Frack Baby 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Big Effect 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Top Gun Tommy 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 I’m Wide Awake 20.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Suncroft 6.00 4 8-1
8 8 Got Thunder 20.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Plausible Denile 4.50 5.1 10-1
3 3 Own the Field 15.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Dazzlemesilver 8.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Healing Waters 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pats Property 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Metatron’s Muse 2.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 Big Commerce 3.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Ember 15.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Dick Best 4.50 3.4 7-1
8 8 Camp Daddy 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Face Value 3.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 Solevo 8.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Easy Fast 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Tiger Town 20.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Ringside 15.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Statler 30.00 10.6 20-1
11 11 Reveille Valley 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Youramystyle 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pappy’s Revenge 3.50 2.7 5-1
9 9 Fifty Cent Dollars 15.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Lemon Drop Shot 20.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Hayes Strike 4.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Onthestage 5.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Slip Mahoney 3.00 6.1 12-1
10 10 Underhill’s Tab 8.00 8 15-1
6 6 Sir Exton 20.00 9.6 18-1
1 1 Hero’s Medal 8.00 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
2 2 One Way Or Another 5.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Doubledaddy Issues 20.00 3 6-1
3 3 Rockin the Lane 20.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Gold Strategy 2.50 3.4 7-1
10 10 Miss Macy 30.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 She’s Storming 15.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Courageous Cappen 20.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Sending 30.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Y City 20.00 8.2 15-1
1 1 Aloha Baby 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Fifty Four Yarder 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 It’s All Right 10.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Our Magical Moon 3.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Top Level 1.80 3.4 6-1
1 1 Crupper 20.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Treadstone 15.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Exosome 10.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Swift Blade 2.50 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
6 6 Gould’s Gold 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Sandman 5.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Woodcourt 15.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Nu What’s New 2.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Echo Again 15.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Tap Into This 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Queen Mallard 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Gently 15.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Sisters in Town 12.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 J J’s True Bet 4.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Music Mistress 3.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Appealing Addie 4.50 6.6 12-1
9 9 Cuda Cutie 10.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Lady Astrid 20.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Principal Anita 15.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Plinko Chip 15.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Wildwood Queen 15.00 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.

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