Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 21, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 3 Salagadoola 8.00 1 2-1
1 2 Saranac Lake 2.50 1.5 3-1
3 1 Mo Sense 1.60 1.8 3-1
1A 6 Boltoro 2.50 2.7 5-1
5 7 Argan 5.00 5.4 10-1
2B 5 What’s to Do 4.00 7.5 14-1
6 8 C. C. Harbor 8.00 7.6 14-1
2 4 Legally Lucky 4.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sweet Lexus 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Royal B 4.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Highway Seventy 1.80 1.8 3-1
4 4 Mazarn 15.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Prone to Greatness 20.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Menu 20.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Surprising Love 30.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Mo Tizzy 30.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Pirulita 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Back Nine 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 You Ain’t Poppn 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 City of Oscars 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Bourbon Society 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Global Quote 12.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 First Bid 8.00 4 7-1
5 5 Googol Joke 2.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Lucky Mischief 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Lapatourel Overnight S.) – Lapatourel Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Peignoir 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 She’s Lookin Lucky 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Sugar Fish 3.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Seraphia 3.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 In Just My Heels 4.50 5 9-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Task 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Unbridled’s Heir 20.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Holus Bolus 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Miracle Mack 15.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Time Andbeyond 2.50 4.5 9-1
9 9 Max Dot Socks 4.50 4.6 9-1
1 1 Getoutyourwallet 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Battleoftheravine 20.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Grey Street 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Sir Peel 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Eternally Grateful 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Come Out Fighting 10.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Jimmies Big Day 1.60 3.1 6-1
10 10 Campfire Creed 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Racarino 15.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Texas Holdem 20.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Flashy Lover 20.00 6 11-1
1 1 Cravensworth 30.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Macho Ronnie 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Flipping Fish 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Dr. Soulfire 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Ashburner 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Razor Tap 4.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Lookin At Mac 4.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Dreamofyou 2.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Athletic Like 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Midshakin 15.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Bayou Flyer 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Onyx Outlaw 20.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Jackie Paper 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 City of Angels 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Major Dax 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Stoke the Fire 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Chaperone 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Giant Moon 10.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Lebombo 12.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Promissione 12.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Grand Oracle 4.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Weaponized 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Essex H.) – Essex H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Accelerize 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Skippylongstocking 0.80 1.2 2-1
3 3 Gould’s Gold 12.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Doc Sullivan 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Mackman 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 San Siro 6.00 6 11-1
2 2 Duke of Duval 15.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Runaway Again 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gettinby 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Lord of Rhymes 10.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Tizmarkus 1.60 2.4 5-1
2 2 Rocket Sanders 4.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Bettys Cash 20.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Four O Nine 15.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Razorback Army 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Only a Dream 30.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Personal Jet 8.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Bossofmi 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Gee No Hollander 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sound of Victory 4.50 1 2-1
1 1 Stellar Vino 2.50 2 4-1
5 5 Big Commerce 3.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Speightster Red 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Sir Exton 12.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Taillights 10.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Mowins 30.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Ringside 12.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Hayes Strike 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Lea Me Be 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Remember the Fear 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Reveille Valley 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Castle Gap 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.