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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 2.8 5-1
4 4 Bella Ella 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Delicious Diva 4.50 4 8-1
1 1 Episist 4.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Charted Destiny 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 My Dominator 10.00 1 2-1
8 8 You Vee Cee 2.00 2.4 5-1
4 4 Classy Socks 10.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Burlsworth 3.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Allo Enry 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Chez Whiz 8.00 6 11-1
1 1 Stuck N Snow 3.50 6 11-1
9 9 Blessed Vision 12.00 6.6 12-1
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
2 2 Gasoline 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Eastside Cool 3.00 1.3 3-1
3 3 Hero’s Medal 2.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Treble Clef 5.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 The Thunderer 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Global Empire 6.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Icarus 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Hoppin John 20.00 5.8 11-1
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
4 4 Whiskey Point 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Lookin At Mac 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Scuffle 5.00 3 6-1
1 1 Out Flat 15.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Astro Beau 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Liberty’s Champion 20.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Start Out 10.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Gun Bolt 12.00 7 13-1
7 7 Palmer Beach 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Yellow Brick 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Mazing Mark 8.00 1.3 2-1
9 9 Calycanthus 10.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Lear 6.00 2 4-1
7 7 Batter Up 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Lebombo 5.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Magna Tap 20.00 4 8-1
5 5 Skyler 20.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Trouble Ahead 4.50 SCRATCH

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 1.4 3-1
1 1 Dark Fury 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Singing Emma 10.00 3.5 7-1
10 10 Riobella 20.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Lilly Mae 10.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Spite Lite 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Wreaking Havoc 20.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Payton’s Beauty 10.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Jeri Dawn 5.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Georgia On E’smind 20.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Galoshes 30.00 8.1 15-1
13 13 Smart With Heart 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Insightful Miss 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Hideki 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Key to Success 15.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Well Aware 3.00 3 6-1
1 1 Lady Dreamer 4.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Icy River 12.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Lover Girl 10.00 5 9-1
5 5 End of Innocence 15.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Flat Out Rose 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Raymond 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Bohemian Bo 2.50 1.1 2-1
8 8 Bourbon Bash 2.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Invulnerable 20.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Touchdown Arkansas 3.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Sir Wellington 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Max Got Excited 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Big Vince 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Ratings Handicap) – Ratings Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Liuzza 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Anakarina 8.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Miss Arlington 3.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Clique 15.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Dream Concert 4.50 3.8 7-1
9 9 Popperina 15.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Delacina 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Blue Squall 2.50 4.5 9-1
10 10 Flash Wear 6.00 6 11-1
1 1 Austrian Navy 20.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Demidanu 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Extract’s Arrow 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Strollsmischief 2.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Instamania 3.50 3.8 7-1
8 8 Seventies Music 2.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Cattle Baron 20.00 4 8-1
7 7 Lil Trick 15.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Sioux Empire 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Arco Thunder 20.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Sir Henry Oliver 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Martini Blu 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Amundson 8.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Secured Lender 4.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Waco 3.50 3.2 6-1
13 13 Dutch Mills 3.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Ceepeegee 12.00 4 7-1
3 3 Montana Cafe 6.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Good Scout 20.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Tiger Town 20.00 9.3 17-1
5 5 Cool and Cloudy 30.00 11.3 21-1
14 14 Optimal Courage 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Table Money 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Fire Bryan 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Premium 20.00 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.

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