Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 8, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bon Temps 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Taptastic 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Mingo 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Dawn At Normandy 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Mula 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Dixie Devil 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Barker 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Pride’s Prince 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mirage 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Lottery Win 4.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 After Party 6.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Royal Bro 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Attersee 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 My Moroni 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Aerate 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 War Munny 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Intangible 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Yes Julia 3.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Auntie Vodka 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Muskoka Katt 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Start Her Up 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Fresh Out 12.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Diamondintherough 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Cusp of Mischief 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mischievous M 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Payne 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Lundberg 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Princetown 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Nasty Habit 4.50 2 4-1
1 1 Gunflash 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 American Xperiment 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Chrome’s Echo 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Devils Fork 2.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Ready Shoes 4.50 2.3 4-1
10 10 Great Barrier 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Holding Pattern 10.00 5 9-1
7 7 Dinner At Crumpies 15.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Reveille Valley 15.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Partyinthestreets 20.00 10 19-1
5 5 Hoppin John 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Mansoura 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Jet Pack 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Icy River 4.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Balladry 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Miss Jeopardy 5.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Tartaria 6.00 2.4 4-1
10 10 Laura Branigan 8.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Singing Emma 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Argan 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Mercy Warren 15.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Dance My Way 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Fireball Birdie 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Time for Truth 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Yellow Brick 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Lear 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Mazing Mark 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Lucky Mischief 10.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Magna Tap 15.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 One Mor Story 15.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Cobblestone Bridge 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Stars and Stripes 0.60 1 2-1
4 4 Gun Runner Charlie 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Keen Cat 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Classify 12.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Tracking Error 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Dive Bomber 15.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Imperial Gun 20.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Happy Strike 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Caroom’s Croupier 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Sweet Baby D 2.50 1.2 2-1
10 10 Moneta 4.00 1.9 4-1
12 12 Rose Street 10.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 A Vision of Hope 12.00 5.3 10-1
13 13 Tallahassee 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Stellabellarose 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Roots Tootn 15.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Doris J 15.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Pirulita 15.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Back Nine 20.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Trump’s Diamonds 30.00 13 25-1
3 3 Praise Paulina 30.00 13 25-1

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.