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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
3 8 Army Nurse 15.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Coldasice 10.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Ragtime Sizzle 2.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Safecracker Sue 12.00 3.9 7-1
2B 3 Chiquita Reina 10.00 4.7 9-1
1A 10 Illy Simz 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Look N Mighty Fine 4.50 5.1 10-1
4 4 Myspittinimage 20.00 6.1 12-1
3C 9 Cashmere Baby 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Pirulita 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Rational Theory 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Daring Madison 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Mancuso 3.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 McSniper 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Fraud Alert 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Yes Julia 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Cali Cream 15.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Wicked One 20.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Kaybella 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Cape Trafalgar 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Come Out Fighting 8.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Midnight Majesty 5.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 City of Clouds 4.50 3 6-1
4 4 Campfire Creed 15.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Derby Date 2.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Holding Pattern 20.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Table Money 30.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Remember the Fear 30.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Racarino 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Mumayaz 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Lea Me Be 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 My Liam 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Add to Cart 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Reya Sunshine 2.50 1.1 2-1
10 10 Sammy Sam Sam 12.00 2 4-1
5 5 Belvedere Club 12.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Divine Celina 15.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Miss Que Sera 5.00 2.9 6-1
11 11 Pippa’s Noncents 3.50 3 6-1
2 2 Shes the Tall One 12.00 5.2 10-1
13 13 Cowboy Killer 30.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Calipari’s Girl 30.00 7 13-1
12 12 Max Krackin 20.00 8.7 16-1
6 6 Line Runner 20.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Air Castle 4.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Emmallene 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Severe Clear 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bang Bang Fury 8.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Misty Muppet 3.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Kentucky Smokeshow 10.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Pink Ruby 2.50 2.7 5-1
10 10 She Called 12.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Vegas Condo 20.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Kissin Cash 15.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Jaydensqueenoharts 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Up the Creek 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Troubler 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Social Climber 4.00 1 2-1
11 11 Brosnan 6.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Golden Biz 20.00 2.9 6-1
12 12 Palmer Beach 3.00 4 8-1
7 7 Bad Joke 5.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Crypto Cory 10.00 5 9-1
1 1 Raaq Tansani 12.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Princeton 15.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Soco Kid 20.00 9.4 18-1
9 9 Big Time Story 8.00 9.4 18-1
4 4 Grab the Spark 12.00 11.9 22-1
6 6 Champagne Liberal 12.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Baddest Good Boy 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Number One Dude 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Gun Runner Charlie 1.80 3.3 6-1
4 4 American Promise 4.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 First Division 2.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Classify 20.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Oscar Eclipse 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Whispering Charm 1.20 1 2-1
12 12 Artemis Sparkles 15.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 A Vision of Hope 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Sweet Baby D 4.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Blackwood 8.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Reach’nforrainbows 10.00 6 11-1
1 1 North Lake Kate 30.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Conniption 15.00 8.2 15-1
8 8 Carolines Hart 20.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Tiz a Ryder 30.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Stephens Dream 15.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Sua Sponte 30.00 11 21-1
13 13 Like a Diamond 1.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Surprising Love 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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