Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, March 26, 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 Bolt’s Treasure 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Joewilly 3.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Amentum 6.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Saving Heart 2.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Prince Ben 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Ripple’s Rocket 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Fair Hope 8.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Fast Hat 30.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Free of Frost 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Go West Go 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Bourbon’s Fault 3.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Sexagenarian 6.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 War of Destiny 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Royal Bro 4.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 Favoritism 20.00 4 8-1
9 9 Mellifluous 20.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Aerate 12.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Militant 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Knickleandime 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Spitfire 1.60 1.5 3-1
6 6 Agrippina 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Jewlz 8.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Kaboom 30.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Private Debbie 20.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Tearin’up My Heart 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming) – Starter Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Perfect Audible 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Just Like Max 6.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Highly Connected 4.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Western Warrior 1.20 1.6 3-1
6 6 Bird the Legend 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Big Tech 10.00 4 8-1
8 8 Timberline 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Large Risk 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Honey’s to Blame 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Two Dollar Eddie 2.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Mansoura 15.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Ready Shoes 10.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Afleet Sky 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Dinner At Crumpies 20.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Reveille Valley 30.00 5 9-1
9 9 Markansas 15.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Stephanie Starfish 30.00 6 11-1
5 5 Devils Fork 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Uncle Caesar 20.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hern 1.80 2.4 4-1
2 2 Swiss Guard 12.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Dynamis 5.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Conquering Cat 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Bernin Tune 3.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Parkway 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Fear of Union 20.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Slip Mahoney 6.00 6 11-1
1 1 J T’s Imagination 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dare Greatly 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Authentic Beauty 4.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Black Magic River 8.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Army’s Marauder 4.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Pretty Dang Fast 6.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Countess 12.00 3 6-1
7 7 Holly’s Holiday 15.00 4 7-1
2 2 It’s Time for Zima 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Warrior Sophie 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Hot Springs S.) – Hot Springs S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Desert Gate 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Soldier N Diplomat 8.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Top Level 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Race Ready 12.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Strategic Risk 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Lincoln’s Law 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Bricklin 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tims 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Expensive Game 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 I’ll Miss You 15.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Global Heat Wave 12.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Arkansas Dave 3.50 4.3 8-1
5 5 Shooter McGavin 6.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 McBridge 5.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Copperjacket 10.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Blushing Bee 30.00 9.4 18-1
8 8 Super Ms 20.00 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.