Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, March 27, 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
1 1 Irish Guard 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 God’s Country 2.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Mandatory Mission 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 No Kid of Mine 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Pearcy Road 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Captain Hamazing 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Bedazzlingstrategy 15.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Fosforito 20.00 9 17-1
3 3 Yancopin 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Unload 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Brilliant Man 3.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Camp Daddy 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Tahoe Run 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Beyond Best 12.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Cobblestone Bridge 12.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Ga Mo Tak (CHI) 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Hightail Cowboy 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 She Called 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Nandina 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 What’s Her Number 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Bee Bluff 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Majestic Tornado 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Brave Samantha 10.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Red Volta 20.00 8 15-1
5 5 Maximum to Excel 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Barb 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Favorite Day 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Miracle Mark 3.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Drill Baby 10.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Magical Wish 20.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Chad Allan 20.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Title Contender 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rabbit Hound 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Drum Roll Please 4.50 2.4 5-1
4 4 Bettera 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Big Paper 6.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Inca Empire 6.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Rebelious 10.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Hawks Creek 10.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Brittany’s Dream 12.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Hard to Fathom 15.00 10 19-1
9 9 Face Value 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Arky Road 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 French Knight 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Phenomenal Dream 3.50 1.3 3-1
2 2 Higginsville 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Gold Gunner 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Rebel Moon 10.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Texas Cyclone 12.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Taken On the Run 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Point Blank 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Outlaw Run 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Papa Yo 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Baxter 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Pike Place 4.50 2.4 4-1
7 7 Shepherd 5.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Determinedly 8.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Quality Chic 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Midnight West 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Protonic Power 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Top Gun Tommy 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nasty Habit 2.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Eglise 4.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Eli’s Promise 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Mischievous M 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Lundberg 15.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Aaron 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Chiringo 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Frack Baby 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Matron S.) – Matron S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Haulin Ice 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Me and Molly McGee 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Foie Gras 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Asternia 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Zeitlos 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Jersey Pearl 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Wondrous 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Evanescence 12.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Lovin’ On the Run 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Forty Love 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Flyin Private 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Tip Toe Joe 4.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Woodspoint 5.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Springtown 6.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 He Is Heaven Sent 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Hollywood Icon 15.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Santinni 15.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 War Munny 15.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Skelly Road 20.00 7.9 15-1
12 12 Matt’s Luck 20.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Run for Gold 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Fantasy S.) – Fantasy S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Explora 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Counting Stars 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Sticker Shock 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Search Party 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Taken by the Wind 15.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Empath 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 J J’s True Bet 2.00 1 2-1
11 11 Not for Everyone 3.50 2 4-1
8 8 Lady Belle 4.50 2.7 5-1
13 13 Y City 5.00 3 6-1
4 4 Texas Sequoia 8.00 5 9-1
3 3 Honduras Passion 8.00 5 9-1
5 5 Very Cosmopolitan 10.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Sassy Lass 15.00 9.7 18-1
10 10 Charmit 15.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Cashmere Baby 20.00 13 25-1
6 6 Flirtin Again 20.00 13 25-1
1 1 Polska Sue 20.00 13 25-1
7 7 Morally Complex 20.00 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.