Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 9, 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
8 11 Chaching Chaching 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Ragtime Sizzle 2.00 1.4 3-1
7 7 Look N Mighty Fine 4.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Coldasice 10.00 5.7 11-1
2B 3 Chiquita Reina 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Safecracker Sue 12.00 6.7 13-1
1A 10 Illy Simz 12.00 6.7 13-1
3C 9 Cashmere Baby 15.00 8.3 16-1
3 8 Army Nurse 15.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Myspittinimage 20.00 11 21-1
5 5 Pirulita 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Daring Madison 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rational Theory 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Mancuso 3.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 McSniper 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Fraud Alert 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Kaybella 12.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Cali Cream 15.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Yes Julia 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Wicked One 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Derby Date 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 My Liam 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 City of Clouds 4.50 1.9 4-1
11 11 Midnight Majesty 5.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Come Out Fighting 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Mumayaz 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Racarino 15.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Cape Trafalgar 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Campfire Creed 15.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 Holding Pattern 20.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Table Money 30.00 13 25-1
13 13 Lea Me Be 30.00 13 25-1
3 3 Remember the Fear 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Reya Sunshine 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Pippa’s Noncents 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Air Castle 4.50 2 4-1
14 14 Emmallene 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 Miss Que Sera 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Belvedere Club 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Add to Cart 12.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Sammy Sam Sam 12.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Shes the Tall One 12.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Divine Celina 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Line Runner 20.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Max Krackin 20.00 9.3 18-1
4 4 Calipari’s Girl 30.00 14 26-1
13 13 Cowboy Killer 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Pink Ruby 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Misty Muppet 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Up the Creek 3.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Bang Bang Fury 8.00 3 6-1
3 3 Kentucky Smokeshow 10.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Severe Clear 10.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 She Called 12.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Kissin Cash 15.00 5.6 10-1
2 2 Vegas Condo 20.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Jaydensqueenoharts 30.00 11 21-1
11 11 Troubler 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Palmer Beach 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Social Climber 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Bad Joke 5.00 2.3 4-1
11 11 Brosnan 6.00 2.9 6-1
9 9 Big Time Story 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Crypto Cory 10.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Champagne Liberal 12.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Raaq Tansani 12.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Grab the Spark 12.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Princeton 15.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Golden Biz 20.00 12 23-1
10 10 Soco Kid 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gun Runner Charlie 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 First Division 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 American Promise 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Baddest Good Boy 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Number One Dude 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Oscar Eclipse 12.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Classify 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Like a Diamond 1.00 1 2-1
11 11 Whispering Charm 1.20 1.1 2-1
4 4 Sweet Baby D 4.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 A Vision of Hope 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Blackwood 8.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Reach’nforrainbows 10.00 5 10-1
12 12 Artemis Sparkles 15.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Stephens Dream 15.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Conniption 15.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Carolines Hart 20.00 9.5 18-1
14 14 Surprising Love 20.00 9.5 18-1
7 7 Sua Sponte 30.00 14 26-1
1 1 North Lake Kate 30.00 14 26-1
2 2 Tiz a Ryder 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.