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Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 4, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Plaza Cue 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Quick to Charm 3.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Episist 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Delicious Diva 4.50 2.5 5-1
4 4 Bella Ella 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Charted Destiny 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 You Vee Cee 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Burlsworth 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Stuck N Snow 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Chez Whiz 8.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 My Dominator 10.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Classy Socks 10.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Allo Enry 12.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Blessed Vision 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Miri a Coincidence 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Hero’s Medal 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eastside Cool 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 The Thunderer 4.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Treble Clef 5.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Global Empire 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Gasoline 12.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Icarus 15.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Hoppin John 20.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Mowins 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ace Jack Deuce 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Palmer Beach 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Scuffle 5.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Lookin At Mac 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Whiskey Point 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Start Out 10.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Gun Bolt 12.00 6 11-1
1 1 Out Flat 15.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Liberty’s Champion 20.00 10 19-1
6 6 Astro Beau 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Yellow Brick 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Trouble Ahead 4.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Lebombo 5.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Lear 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Batter Up 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Mazing Mark 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Calycanthus 10.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Skyler 20.00 9 17-1
4 4 Magna Tap 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Mercy Warren 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 What’s Crackin 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Dark Fury 4.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Jeri Dawn 5.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Singing Emma 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Payton’s Beauty 10.00 4.1 8-1
12 12 Lilly Mae 10.00 4.1 8-1
13 13 Smart With Heart 15.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Spite Lite 15.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Riobella 20.00 8.6 16-1
3 3 Wreaking Havoc 20.00 8.6 16-1
6 6 Georgia On E’smind 20.00 8.6 16-1
4 4 Galoshes 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Insightful Miss 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Well Aware 3.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Hideki 3.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Lady Dreamer 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Lover Girl 10.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Icy River 12.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Key to Success 15.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 End of Innocence 15.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Flat Out Rose 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bourbon Bash 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Bohemian Bo 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Touchdown Arkansas 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Raymond 4.50 2 4-1
5 5 Big Vince 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Sir Wellington 15.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Invulnerable 20.00 8 15-1
6 6 Max Got Excited 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Ratings Handicap) – Ratings Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Blue Squall 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Miss Arlington 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Dream Concert 4.50 2.1 4-1
10 10 Flash Wear 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Anakarina 8.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Liuzza 12.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Delacina 12.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Popperina 15.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Clique 15.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Austrian Navy 20.00 11 21-1
3 3 Demidanu 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Rainbow S.) – Rainbow S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Strollsmischief 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Seventies Music 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Instamania 3.50 1.7 3-1
3 3 Extract’s Arrow 5.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Sioux Empire 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Lil Trick 15.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Sir Henry Oliver 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 Cattle Baron 20.00 9 17-1
2 2 Arco Thunder 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Martini Blu 2.00 1 2-1
13 13 Dutch Mills 3.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Waco 3.50 1.7 3-1
2 2 Secured Lender 4.50 2.2 4-1
3 3 Montana Cafe 6.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Amundson 8.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Ceepeegee 12.00 5.6 11-1
14 14 Optimal Courage 15.00 7 13-1
11 11 Good Scout 20.00 9.4 18-1
6 6 Premium 20.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Tiger Town 20.00 9.4 18-1
8 8 Table Money 30.00 14 26-1
1 1 Fire Bryan 30.00 14 26-1
5 5 Cool and Cloudy 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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