Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 11, 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
3 3 Rowdy Riot 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Mitty’s Griddy 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Lottery Win 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Big Tech 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Gun Fire 5.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Militant 10.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Scottish Storm 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 9 Speed Bias 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Camp Daddy 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Bolt At Midnight 3.50 1.8 3-1
9 10 Bettera 8.00 4 8-1
1A 8 Curlins Incharge 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Tis Charming 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Ringside 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Parkway 15.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Booming 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Hawks Creek 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Poppa Echo 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Bourbon’s Fault 2.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Handsome Herb 4.50 2.4 4-1
1 1 Culpa 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Trouble Ahead 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Heavenlyconveyance 15.00 7 13-1
5 5 Colonel Caliente 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Ky Do Declare 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Good News Rocket 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Mamoot 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Amentum 6.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 He Is Heaven Sent 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Yell County 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Matt’s Luck 15.00 6 11-1
12 12 Bigwrigdude 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Santinni 15.00 6 11-1
11 11 Heavenly Deacon 20.00 8 15-1
6 6 Skibidi Rizz 30.00 12 23-1
10 10 Sneaky Feet 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Mish 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Surveillance 1.60 1.1 2-1
6 6 Nasty Habit 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 R Heisman 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Barksdale 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Heart N Soul 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Sitka 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 You’re in Heaven 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Debbie Doll 2.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Tiz in Sight 5.00 2.5 5-1
9 9 Empath 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Ducat 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 L’Eclair 12.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Sassy Fox 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Auntie Vodka 20.00 9 17-1
4 4 Amazing Amanda 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Al’s Romeo 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Triple Up 3.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Hicko 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Patton’s Tizzy 5.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Bettys Cash 8.00 4 8-1
6 6 Brahms Image 12.00 6 11-1
4 4 Lord of Rhymes 12.00 6 11-1
10 10 Bossofmi 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Four O Nine 20.00 10 19-1
2 2 Max Dot Socks 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Count Fleet Sprint H.) – Count Fleet Sprint H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Roll On Big Joe 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Maximum Bourbon 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Booth 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Tejano Twist 6.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Dreaminblue 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Wendelssohn 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Tough Catch 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Mad House 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Munnings Challenge 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Jazz Man 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Doublecents 4.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Titan King 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Extremist 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 No More Kings 15.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Echobayou 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 P R the Holy Man 15.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Hillbilly Daydream 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Apple Blossom H.) – Apple Blossom H.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nitrogen 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Regaled 3.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Majestic Oops 4.50 2.6 5-1
6 6 Nerazurri 6.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Claret Beret 8.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Five G 10.00 6 11-1
4 4 Dazzling Move 15.00 9 17-1
5 5 Om N Joy 15.00 9 17-1
9 9 Blue Fire 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Favorite Day 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Classic Legacy 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Expect the Best 3.50 1.6 3-1
10 10 Fort Sam 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Happy Strike 10.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Bourbon Society 12.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Itsinmyblood 15.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Go Go Boss 15.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Creative Minister 20.00 11 21-1
2 2 Midnight West 20.00 11 21-1
3 3 Camp Evans 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 6 Conway 3.00 1 2-1
6 5 El Chavo 3.50 1.2 2-1
10 9 Ripple’s Rocket 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 7 Convolution 5.00 2 4-1
11 10 Tartarian 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 12 Southfork 12.00 5.3 10-1
1A 14 Bernardi 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 2 Rapid Return 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 4 Viney 15.00 6.8 13-1
2 1 Richochet Rick 15.00 6.8 13-1
9 8 Bo Bo Dough 20.00 9.2 17-1
12 11 Best Flat Out 20.00 9.2 17-1
4 3 Bet On Tiz 30.00 14 26-1
13 13 American Rushfire 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.