Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 3, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 7 Crushed Ice 1.80 1 2-1
5 6 Chasing Shadows 5.00 1.8 3-1
2 1 Clearly Creeps 4.00 2.1 4-1
7 8 St. Albans Raid 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 3 What’s to Do 2.00 4.1 8-1
1A 4 Legally Lucky 2.00 4.3 8-1
4 5 Makemebelieve 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 2 She’s Storming 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cur Non 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Moenchanted 4.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Q’s Your Mama 3.50 3.9 7-1
8 8 Sparkly 5.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Cosmic Chic 6.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Sending 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Courageous Cappen 4.50 6.8 13-1
7 7 Golden Edge 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Meelo Time 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Kid Charlemagne 4.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Li Grand Zombi 3.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Six String Prince 3.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Jets Rio 5.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Razor Tap 12.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Midnight Menace 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 One Giant Leap 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Fifty Cent Dollars 15.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Onthestage 3.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 Youramystyle 6.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 We Need a Favor 5.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Indian Cat 4.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Tiz Wicked Strong 10.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 One Mor Story 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 11 Silent Strike 8.00 1 2-1
2B 8 Hand It Over 2.50 2.2 4-1
1A 6 Swift Kelce 5.00 SCRATCH
2 5 Parking Lot Pours 2.50 6 11-1
4 3 Donita 4.00 6 11-1
1 1 Carmalieta 5.00 6.1 12-1
5 4 Vinno Ronnie 15.00 7.5 14-1
8 10 Sister Carlie 10.00 8.1 15-1
6 7 Only After Midnite 3.00 9.9 19-1
7 9 Kentucky Starlet 15.00 9.9 19-1
3 2 Bl Forty 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Na Pali Joe 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tartarian 8.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 My Russian 6.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Mor Cheese Please 4.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Golden City Street 2.50 6.4 12-1
9 9 Run Louie Run 20.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Doyouhearme 20.00 9.3 18-1
6 6 Storm Back 15.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 Roku Nana 20.00 9.8 19-1
7 7 Fleetwood Jack 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Maximum Effort 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Bon Temps 2.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Bienville 12.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Out of the Woods 3.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 Rocky Raccoon 20.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Meanstepper 10.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Transformational 5.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Dare Defying 20.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Feral 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Carbone 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Sharp Swinger 10.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Linzer 3.50 3.1 6-1
8 8 Dive Bomber 20.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Second I D 3.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Bohemian Bo 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Coach Jimi D 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Souper Tuscan 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Rainbow Miss S.) – Rainbow Miss S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Cuda Cutie 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Walk Away Kaye 1.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Sisters in Town 12.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Rockin the Lane 15.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Roseanne 20.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Pardon Me Z 20.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Bossoftheblock 15.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Redriver Storm 15.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Caroom’s Croupier 20.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Mspunkinsperegrine 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Sissy Sox 5.00 1 2-1
7 7 Highlight Show 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 American Missy 20.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Really Fancy River 4.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Lonely Woman 10.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Silvertown 12.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Kopiana 10.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Santa Luzia 15.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Street Twirl 3.50 2.7 5-1
12 12 Missy Moosey 6.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Answer to Adelyn 20.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Brandy Foot 20.00 8 15-1
13 13 Legal Lightning 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Rotisserie 30.00 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.