Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 20, 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 Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Filly Crystal 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Gloriette 3.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Titled Lady 15.00 3.4 7-1
7 7 R Pretty Kitty 4.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Key to Success 20.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Misty Muppet 10.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Itzel 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Makeshift’s Legacy 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Igniting Embers 2.50 2.8 5-1
6 6 Huckaby 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Rebel Ridge 3.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Gray Taps 4.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Arco Thunder 12.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 City Ryder 15.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Banded Writ 30.00 9.4 18-1
3 3 Hello Bourbon 30.00 9.4 18-1
8 8 House Trick 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Ratings Handicap) – Ratings Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Austrian Navy 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 So Jacksann 4.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Street Painter 12.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 She’s Not a Joke 1.80 2.9 6-1
5 5 Lover Girl 5.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Best Cupcake 20.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 End of Innocence 15.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Lady Pippa 3.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Tartaria 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rag Tree 4.50 1 2-1
9 9 Refined Design 3.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Bagg O Time 2.50 2.5 5-1
1 1 Fitzgerald 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Southfork 20.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Golden City Street 15.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Baritone Crier 20.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Awol 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 El Gato Americano 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 11 Conway 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dawson James 1.20 1.1 2-1
11 12 Humorous Saint 4.50 1.7 3-1
2 1 Big Country Boy 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Bo Bo Dough 20.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Uncle Tater 15.00 SCRATCH
4 3 Stillbilly 20.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Denali Lightning 12.00 3.3 6-1
1A 10 Zong’s Creed 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 4 Zong’s to Blame 12.00 6.2 12-1
3 2 I’m Fired Up 20.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Jonesboogie 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Like a Diamond 0.80 1 2-1
4 4 Breaker Wave 5.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Artemis Sparkles 10.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Miss Chocolatte 4.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Free Drop Nana 12.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Mspunkinsperegrine 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Roots Tootn 12.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Carolines Hart 20.00 8.9 17-1
7 7 Doris J 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Cold Case 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Dreaming of June 3.50 2.2 4-1
9 9 Justice Addition 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 On Ramp 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Of All Things 4.50 6 11-1
4 4 Love Loving 20.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Cowboy Killer 30.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Flat Out Chrome 30.00 9 17-1
7 7 Rags 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Black Powder 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 American Law 1.60 2.4 4-1
1 1 Princetown 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Rock Solo 20.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Fireball Birdie 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Capo Luca 10.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Pappy’s Revenge 6.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Notary 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Faust 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Invictus 2.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Innovator 10.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Mitty’s Griddy 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Rowdy Riot 10.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Camp Evans 5.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Dark Vector 30.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Divine Justice 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Optimal Courage 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Finster 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mumayaz 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Dazzlemesilver 10.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Lemon Drop Shot 15.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 One True Shance 12.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Sergeant Gump 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Kunshan Bridge 6.00 5.7 11-1
13 13 Swift as I Am 20.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Texas Holdem 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Big Commerce 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Cravensworth 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Taillights 15.00 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.