Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, March 19, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Triple Up 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Norwich 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Master Mule 5.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Arthur Jr 6.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Poppa Echo 1.60 5.3 10-1
4 4 Bob’s Carrot 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Handsome Herb 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Nandina 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Emmallene 4.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Divine Celina 10.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Miss Que Sera 3.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 News Too Serious 20.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Sua Sponte 30.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Reach’nforrainbows 8.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 More Zing 20.00 6 11-1
3 3 Beth Please 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Sweet Lexus 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 U Lite Up My Life 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mad About Marie 2.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Thestral 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Cozy Curlin Kitten 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Tiffany Twist 12.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Windy Bay 15.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Sweet Note 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hoodlum 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Mintastic 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Winter’s Ghost 5.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Khozy My Boy 3.50 3.7 7-1
9 9 Sivako 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Charbon 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Patch O’Brien 10.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Wartime Hero 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Mighty Atlas 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Troubler 2.50 1 2-1
2 1 Synoptic 6.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Army Nurse 12.00 2.3 4-1
11 12 Timeless Love 3.00 2.5 5-1
1 2 Swift Kelce 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Sassy Lass 15.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Evocation 8.00 3.9 7-1
10 11 Miss Ida B 20.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Vinno Ronnie 20.00 5.6 11-1
1A 10 Coldasice 4.50 6 11-1
8 8 Illy Simz 8.00 10.4 20-1
6 6 Myspittinimage 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Martini Blu 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Classic Cut 6.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Our Bucky Charm 4.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 While I 12.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Fifth Avenue 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Laws of Man 20.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Fifty Cent Dollars 15.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 J J’s Joker 12.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 One Cool Dude 10.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Campfire Creed 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Legal Lightning 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 She’s an Earner 3.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Silvertown 3.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Clap Back 4.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Pippa’s Noncents 12.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Engagement 20.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Steal Your Soul 15.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Plain Flat Out 30.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Urluckyurcute 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Mischievous Cherry 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Whistlewhileuwork 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Classic Time 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Zero Sugar 1.80 2.8 5-1
5 5 Baddest Good Boy 3.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Goodasiwonswas 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Bohemian Bo 6.00 4 7-1
2 2 Big City 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Big Vince 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Whispering Charm 1.60 1 2-1
9 9 Paroli 2.00 3.1 6-1
12 12 Lady Strategy 15.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Valeska’s Promise 30.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Cutenclassy 6.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Pardon Me Z 12.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Roseanne 15.00 8.5 16-1
11 11 Max Krackin 15.00 8.5 16-1
7 7 Tiz a Ryder 30.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Step That Way 20.00 8.7 17-1
5 5 B’s Luck 30.00 10.3 20-1
13 13 Artemis Sparkles 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Mspunkinsperegrine 12.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Surprising Love 30.00 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.