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
2 2 Tikihut 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Suitefourfourthree 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Kava 3.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Miracle Minded 4.50 3.4 7-1
4 4 Honor Society 5.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Senorita Perdida 20.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Closdatgate 20.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Smooth Marriage 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 Why Chris Why 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 My Noble Knight 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Bright Spark 1.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Underdressed 4.50 3.3 6-1
6 6 Hess 12.00 5 10-1
7 7 J T’s Imagination 8.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Italian Symphony 12.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Montauk Point 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 What’s Up Dog 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Charla Collection 12.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 What’s the Tea 3.50 2.1 4-1
9 9 Glazin’ Fury 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Summers With Sonya 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Revel Toast 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Prowess 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Iso Lucky 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Amazing Amanda 4.50 SCRATCH

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 2.8 5-1
8 8 Three Coats 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Pronghorn 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 6 Vino Tiempo 12.00 6 11-1
3 3 Thea 10.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Stylish Lady 20.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Our Davina 12.00 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
8 8 Right On Right On 10.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Hot Gunner 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Winter’s Ghost 4.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 Ember 20.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Little Steven 6.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Critical Threat 20.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Frost Alert 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 New Year Surprise 15.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Jacks Spring Break 12.00 7.8 15-1
11 11 Dick Best 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Hoppin John 20.00 SCRATCH

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
8 8 Lil Tipsy 5.00 2 4-1
4 4 Muskoka Katt 3.50 3.2 6-1
3 3 Warrior Sophie 12.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Blondie’sincharge 10.00 4 7-1
2 2 Bird of Prey 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Feminism 4.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Magic Woman 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 McSniper 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dr. Soulfire 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Crew Dragon 8.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Colonel Caliente 3.50 3.1 6-1
8 8 Bavaria Road 12.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Nat Gas 20.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Copper Echo 4.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Speechless 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Skyler 12.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Ben Franklin 1.60 SCRATCH

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
1 1 Copper Wind 4.50 2.9 6-1
3 3 Have Faith 4.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Brienz 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Spa Prospector 12.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Lets Shakeit Sugar 20.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Evolution 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Mo’ Em Down 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Strato 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 King Peanut 2.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 String Theory 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Chrome’s Echo 12.00 3 6-1
3 3 Great Barrier 15.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Azteca Warrior 10.00 4 8-1
8 8 Personal Jet 8.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Moneystrike 20.00 8.2 15-1
7 7 Burlsworth 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Razorback Army 15.00 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.