Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 2, 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
8 8 Suitefourfourthree 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Kava 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Tikihut 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Miracle Minded 4.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Honor Society 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Smooth Marriage 20.00 9 17-1
3 3 Closdatgate 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 Why Chris Why 20.00 9 17-1
1 1 Senorita Perdida 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Bright Spark 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 My Noble Knight 4.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Underdressed 4.50 2.9 5-1
7 7 J T’s Imagination 8.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Montauk Point 10.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Hess 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Italian Symphony 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Revel Toast 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 What’s the Tea 3.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Glazin’ Fury 4.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Amazing Amanda 4.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Prowess 6.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 What’s Up Dog 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Summers With Sonya 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Charla Collection 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Iso Lucky 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Floating Beauty 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Kerry’s Kiss 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Pronghorn 3.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Three Coats 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Thea 10.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Our Davina 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Vino Tiempo 12.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Stylish Lady 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Hoodlum 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Winter’s Ghost 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Hot Gunner 5.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 Dick Best 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Little Steven 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Right On Right On 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Frost Alert 12.00 7 13-1
10 10 Jacks Spring Break 12.00 7 13-1
2 2 New Year Surprise 15.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 Ember 20.00 12 23-1
7 7 Critical Threat 20.00 12 23-1
12 12 Hoppin John 20.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lake Louise 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Muskoka Katt 3.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Feminism 4.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Lil Tipsy 5.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 McSniper 8.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Blondie’sincharge 10.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 Warrior Sophie 12.00 7.2 14-1
7 7 Magic Woman 15.00 9 17-1
2 2 Bird of Prey 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ben Franklin 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Colonel Caliente 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Copper Echo 4.00 2 4-1
1 1 Dr. Soulfire 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Crew Dragon 8.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Skyler 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Bavaria Road 12.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Nat Gas 20.00 9 17-1
6 6 Speechless 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Little Miss Curlin 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Mo’ Em Down 2.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Have Faith 4.00 1.9 3-1
1 1 Copper Wind 4.50 2 4-1
4 4 Brienz 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Spa Prospector 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Evolution 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Lets Shakeit Sugar 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 King Peanut 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Strato 2.50 1.3 2-1
1 1 String Theory 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Burlsworth 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Personal Jet 8.00 4 8-1
9 9 Azteca Warrior 10.00 5 9-1
6 6 Chrome’s Echo 12.00 6 11-1
3 3 Great Barrier 15.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Razorback Army 15.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Moneystrike 20.00 10 19-1

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.