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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
5 5 Itzel 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Gloriette 3.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 R Pretty Kitty 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 Misty Muppet 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Titled Lady 15.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Key to Success 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Igniting Embers 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Rebel Ridge 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Gray Taps 4.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Makeshift’s Legacy 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Huckaby 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Arco Thunder 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 House Trick 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 City Ryder 15.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Hello Bourbon 30.00 10 19-1
5 5 Banded Writ 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Ratings Handicap) – Ratings Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 She’s Not a Joke 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Lady Pippa 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 So Jacksann 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Lover Girl 5.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Tartaria 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Street Painter 12.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Austrian Navy 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 End of Innocence 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Best Cupcake 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bagg O Time 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Refined Design 3.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Awol 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Rag Tree 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Fitzgerald 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Golden City Street 15.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Southfork 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 Baritone Crier 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 El Gato Americano 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Dawson James 1.20 1 2-1
11 12 Humorous Saint 4.50 2.9 6-1
10 11 Conway 5.00 3.2 6-1
2 1 Big Country Boy 8.00 5 9-1
1 4 Zong’s to Blame 12.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Denali Lightning 12.00 7.3 14-1
1A 10 Zong’s Creed 12.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Uncle Tater 15.00 9.1 17-1
9 9 Jonesboogie 15.00 9.1 17-1
4 3 Stillbilly 20.00 12 23-1
3 2 I’m Fired Up 20.00 12 23-1
5 5 Bo Bo Dough 20.00 12 23-1

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
5 5 Miss Chocolatte 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 Breaker Wave 5.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Artemis Sparkles 10.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Roots Tootn 12.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Free Drop Nana 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Mspunkinsperegrine 12.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Carolines Hart 20.00 6.3 12-1
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
9 9 Justice Addition 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Dreaming of June 3.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Of All Things 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 On Ramp 12.00 4 8-1
4 4 Love Loving 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Cowboy Killer 30.00 9 17-1
7 7 Rags 30.00 9 17-1
1 1 Flat Out Chrome 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 American Law 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Black Powder 2.50 1.3 3-1
4 4 Fireball Birdie 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Pappy’s Revenge 6.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Capo Luca 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Princetown 12.00 5 9-1
3 3 Notary 15.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Rock Solo 20.00 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 1.1 2-1
6 6 Camp Evans 5.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Mitty’s Griddy 6.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Rowdy Riot 10.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Innovator 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Divine Justice 20.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Dark Vector 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Finster 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Mumayaz 4.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Big Commerce 5.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Kunshan Bridge 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Optimal Courage 10.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Dazzlemesilver 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 One True Shance 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Lemon Drop Shot 15.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Taillights 15.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Swift as I Am 20.00 8.7 16-1
9 9 Texas Holdem 20.00 8.7 16-1
2 2 Sergeant Gump 20.00 8.7 16-1
11 11 Cravensworth 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.

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