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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
6 6 Mula 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Barker 15.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Bon Temps 2.00 1.1 2-1
7 7 Dawn At Normandy 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Taptastic 2.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Mingo 3.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Dixie Devil 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Lottery Win 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Pride’s Prince 2.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Attersee 10.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Mirage 3.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Royal Bro 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 After Party 6.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 War Munny 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 My Moroni 12.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Aerate 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
8 8 Auntie Vodka 3.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Diamondintherough 12.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Yes Julia 3.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Fresh Out 12.00 5 10-1
4 4 Muskoka Katt 4.00 7.8 15-1
6 6 Start Her Up 8.00 7.9 15-1
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 1.1 2-1
5 5 Lundberg 3.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Princetown 4.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Nasty Habit 4.50 3.1 6-1
1 1 Gunflash 12.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 American Xperiment 15.00 SCRATCH

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
1 1 Holding Pattern 10.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Ready Shoes 4.50 3.5 7-1
9 9 Devils Fork 2.50 4.3 8-1
10 10 Great Barrier 5.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Hoppin John 20.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Reveille Valley 15.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Mansoura 20.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Dinner At Crumpies 15.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Partyinthestreets 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Miss Jeopardy 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Icy River 4.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Mercy Warren 15.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Tartaria 6.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Argan 10.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Laura Branigan 8.00 5 10-1
2 2 Balladry 4.50 6.5 12-1
6 6 Dance My Way 20.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Jet Pack 3.50 7.1 13-1
9 9 Singing Emma 10.00 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 2.2 4-1
3 3 Lucky Mischief 10.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Yellow Brick 4.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Lear 4.50 3.5 7-1
7 7 Cobblestone Bridge 20.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Magna Tap 15.00 4 8-1
8 8 One Mor Story 15.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Mazing Mark 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Keen Cat 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Stars and Stripes 0.60 1.1 2-1
3 3 Dive Bomber 15.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Happy Strike 30.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Gun Runner Charlie 4.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Classify 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Tracking Error 12.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Imperial Gun 20.00 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
10 10 Moneta 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 A Vision of Hope 12.00 2 4-1
9 9 Sweet Baby D 2.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 Back Nine 20.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Roots Tootn 15.00 4.5 8-1
13 13 Tallahassee 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Praise Paulina 30.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Pirulita 15.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Doris J 15.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Trump’s Diamonds 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Rose Street 10.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Stellabellarose 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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