Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, March 22, 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
3 3 Capital Connection 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Nyquist Frequency 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Hard Circle 6.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Historic 4.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Speedstorm 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 McKinsense 15.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Ledbetter 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bamtwentyklater 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Don’t Look Back 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Promisemeanempire 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Revelant 8.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Catching Heat 4.50 5.1 10-1
7 7 Teatotal 12.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Super Costly 3.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Quibble 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Shanett 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 True Passion 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Well Aware 15.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Up the Creek 15.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Moon Over Choctaw 4.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Tizntshelovely 3.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Baytown Butterfly 2.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 5 Highly Creative 4.50 1 2-1
8 9 Abitibi 3.00 1.9 4-1
6 7 Tartaria 3.50 1.9 4-1
1A 4 Riobella 2.50 2.4 5-1
1 3 Collected Glory 2.50 3 6-1
2 1 First Hill 15.00 3.3 6-1
7 8 St. Albans Raid 6.00 3.4 6-1
5 6 Rodeo Star 12.00 5.6 11-1
3 2 Smart With Heart 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Suitefourfourthree 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Lovely Words 4.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 With Kindness 3.00 3 6-1
2 2 Nyad 5.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 She’s Honed In 3.50 6.5 12-1
5 5 Ye Ole Joker 10.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Raging Current 8.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sara’s Shaman 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 I’m Wide Awake 2.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Got Thunder 6.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Sir Sterling 8.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Plausible Denile 2.50 5.4 10-1
7 7 Go West 10.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Healing Waters 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Caliente Star 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Lassie My Girl 2.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Lady Woopig 4.50 3 6-1
8 8 Gold Strategy 6.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Arr Piratetreasure 10.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Principal Anita 12.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Lady Astrid 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Courtney Fay 30.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 She’s a Dreamer 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Untamed Moment 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Gin’s Beach Road 2.50 3.2 6-1
6 6 Crimsonite 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Bundle 4.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Chaching Chaching 12.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 McKinzie’s Glory 20.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Ensorcell 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 A Wild Posse 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Kingscliff 4.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Social Climber 3.50 2 4-1
7 7 Astro Beau 15.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Wadi Al Kouf 6.00 3 6-1
6 6 Into Battle 12.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Miss You Mo 10.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Big Fuzz 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Phantom Slayer 2.50 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.