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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
1A 4 Legally Lucky 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 3 What’s to Do 2.00 1.1 2-1
2 1 Clearly Creeps 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 6 Chasing Shadows 5.00 2.7 5-1
4 5 Makemebelieve 15.00 8 15-1
3 2 She’s Storming 15.00 8 15-1
7 8 St. Albans Raid 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
2 2 Q’s Your Mama 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Moenchanted 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Courageous Cappen 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Sparkly 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Cosmic Chic 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Sending 12.00 4.7 9-1
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
5 5 Six String Prince 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Li Grand Zombi 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Kid Charlemagne 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Jets Rio 5.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Midnight Menace 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Razor Tap 12.00 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
7 7 Onthestage 3.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Indian Cat 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 We Need a Favor 5.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Youramystyle 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 One Mor Story 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Tiz Wicked Strong 10.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Fifty Cent Dollars 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2B 8 Hand It Over 2.50 1 2-1
2 5 Parking Lot Pours 2.50 1 2-1
6 7 Only After Midnite 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 3 Donita 4.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Carmalieta 5.00 3 6-1
1A 6 Swift Kelce 5.00 3 6-1
9 11 Silent Strike 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 10 Sister Carlie 10.00 7 13-1
7 9 Kentucky Starlet 15.00 11 21-1
3 2 Bl Forty 15.00 11 21-1
5 4 Vinno Ronnie 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
3 3 Golden City Street 2.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Mor Cheese Please 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 My Russian 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Tartarian 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Storm Back 15.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Doyouhearme 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 Run Louie Run 20.00 10 19-1
7 7 Fleetwood Jack 20.00 10 19-1
5 5 Roku Nana 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bon Temps 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Feral 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Out of the Woods 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Transformational 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Maximum Effort 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Meanstepper 10.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Bienville 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Dare Defying 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 Rocky Raccoon 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 Carbone 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Second I D 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Linzer 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Souper Tuscan 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Bohemian Bo 5.00 2 4-1
1 1 Sharp Swinger 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Coach Jimi D 15.00 6 11-1
8 8 Dive Bomber 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Walk Away Kaye 1.00 1 2-1
1 1 Cuda Cutie 1.80 1.4 3-1
6 6 Sisters in Town 12.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Redriver Storm 15.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Rockin the Lane 15.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Bossoftheblock 15.00 7.6 14-1
7 7 Mspunkinsperegrine 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Caroom’s Croupier 20.00 10 19-1
4 4 Roseanne 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 Pardon Me Z 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Street Twirl 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Highlight Show 4.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Really Fancy River 4.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Sissy Sox 5.00 1.7 3-1
12 12 Missy Moosey 6.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Lonely Woman 10.00 4.2 8-1
13 13 Legal Lightning 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Kopiana 10.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Silvertown 12.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Santa Luzia 15.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Answer to Adelyn 20.00 9.1 17-1
1 1 American Missy 20.00 9.1 17-1
5 5 Brandy Foot 20.00 9.1 17-1
14 14 Rotisserie 30.00 14 26-1

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.

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