Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, March 28, 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 Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tell Me When 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 One Way Or Another 2.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Talkin in Cursive 2.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Laura Branigan 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Miranda’s Rocky 4.50 4.5 8-1
3 3 Jet Pack 10.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Balls in Ur Court 12.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Adiva 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Gimme a Chance 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Polar Wolf 4.50 1.1 2-1
8 8 Viney 6.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Perfectly Harvey 8.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Flat Out Blessed 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Bernardi 30.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Mr Fahrenheit 3.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Jonesboogie 20.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Denali Lightning 20.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Free of Frost 30.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 King Nique 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Stevie Kicks 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Secret Slew 3.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Roots Tootn 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Peaceful Dreams 15.00 8 15-1
6 6 Vekoma’s Diva 2.50 8.2 15-1
5 5 Runaway Roxy 5.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Rebecca Jo 12.00 8.7 17-1
4 4 Trump’s Diamonds 20.00 9.4 18-1
10 10 Grayrock Lady 15.00 9.7 18-1
2 2 Bolivia 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Temperence Hill S.) – Temperence Hill S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Jokestar 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Parchment Party 1.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Forged Steel 4.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 Happy Strike 20.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Tracking Error 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Compton 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Two Seven O 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Noble Affair 1.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Rooster J 20.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Violence in Red 8.00 3 6-1
8 8 Canned Heat 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Special Ops 10.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 McFasty 20.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Swung 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Biloba 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Prime Power 5.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Dawn At Normandy 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Tan Chulo 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Super Happy 20.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Pharaohs Ghost 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Rip Cord 15.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Trapianto Tom 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Hola Joey 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Run Classic 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Devil’s Tower 12.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Osbourne 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Perfect Force 15.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Practically Dark 2.00 4 8-1
3 3 Mish 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Shape Note 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Dancin for Gold 4.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Miracle Worker 3.00 4 8-1
7 7 Perfect Magic 6.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Risk It 8.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Itsinmyblood 15.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Heart N Soul 15.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Aaron 15.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Q B Nine 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (American Pharoah Overnight S.) – American Pharoah Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Winnemac Avenue 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Echo Again 12.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Classic Car Wash 2.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Publisher 3.00 2 4-1
6 6 Timeout 4.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Woodcourt 15.00 3 6-1
2 2 Tonka Warrior 15.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Prince of Power 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Moe Eighty Eight 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Dr. Storm 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Mena 10.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Dual Monarchy 20.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Couperin 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Viking 4.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Dance Some Mo 6.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Render Judgment 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 B Sudd 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Oaklawn Mile S.) – Oaklawn Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Full Serrano (ARG) 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 East Avenue 3.50 4.4 8-1
7 7 Nu What’s New 3.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Will Take It 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Awesome Aaron 10.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Neoequos 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Gun Party 12.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Coal Battle 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Banksy’s 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kelz 1.80 2 4-1
3 3 Fleek 12.00 2.5 5-1
11 11 Baby Vino 10.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Silver Shot 4.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Bedeviled 20.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Rockfest 20.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Wild Cat Curlin 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Slobberknocker 20.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Mr Fancy Pants 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Rocky Raccoon 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 13 (Arkansas Derby) – Arkansas Derby

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Silent Tactic 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Blackout Time 6.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Litmus Test 5.00 2 4-1
6 6 Renegade 1.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Redland Rebels 15.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Bricklin 20.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Taptastic 20.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Exosome 20.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Napoleon Solo 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 14 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Whitley 1.40 1 2-1
11 11 Bemis 10.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Wolf Tooth 15.00 3 6-1
6 6 Seventies Music 6.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Own My Destiny 20.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Amore 15.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Our Vekoma Ride 10.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Sedalia Trail 12.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Pistol Padre 20.00 7.1 13-1
1 1 Best Flat Out 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Instamania 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.