Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 13, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Big Tech 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Princeton 3.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Empire Ranch 4.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Chief Valor 5.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Maxxus 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Arkansas Dave 15.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Turin 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Roku Nana 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Jackman 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Prayforpeace 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Ravin’s Town 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Boat Song 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Lightning Struck 5.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Cape Trafalgar 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Vdaytothetenacious 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Low Key 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Dozen Diamonds 2.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Rando 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Mysidehustle 4.50 2 4-1
7 7 Miwoman 15.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Esperanza’s Spirit 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Aintnoshakin Kid 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Unauthorized 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Prime Suspect 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Brosnan 3.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Mucafaah 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Rochester 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Crypto Cory 8.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Shances R 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 2 Scottish Storm 3.00 1 2-1
3 1 Phenomenal Dream 4.00 1.7 3-1
9 10 Gold Gunner 4.50 2 4-1
2B 8 Higginsville 5.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Missing Rocks 6.00 2.9 6-1
5 3 Skyler 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 5 Texas Cyclone 10.00 5.5 10-1
10 11 Heavenly Deacon 15.00 8.8 17-1
6 4 Rebel Moon 20.00 12 23-1
1A 12 Skibidi Rizz 10.00 SCRATCH
2 6 Fast Joker 5.00 SCRATCH
8 9 Tucker Tiki 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Promises to Dance 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tell Me When 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 September Magic 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Progeny 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Miranda’s Rocky 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Insightful Miss 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Flat Out Rose 15.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Brave Samantha 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Itsinmyblood 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Classic Legacy 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Spoiler 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Sweet as Sin 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Speed Bias 8.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Dynamis 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Protonic Power 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 Fort Sam 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Unload 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Ga Mo Tak (CHI) 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Dick Best 5.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Patton’s Tizzy 6.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Little Steven 8.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Italian Symphony 10.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Beyond Best 12.00 10 19-1
10 10 Excel Calculator 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Right On Right On 12.00 10 19-1
5 5 Hot Gunner 12.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Ratings Handicap) – Ratings Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Kant Believe It 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Anakarina 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Dream Concert 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Electrifying Lady 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Demidanu 10.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Lady Aberdeen 10.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Delacina 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 She’s Storming 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Wildwood Queen 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Jeri Dawn 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Sparkly 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Q’s Your Mama 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Memory Maker 10.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Ngala 15.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Kitiara 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Who Lu 30.00 10 19-1
7 7 Golden Edge 30.00 10 19-1

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.