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
5 5 Militant 10.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Lottery Win 3.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Mitty’s Griddy 3.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Big Tech 4.50 5.4 10-1
6 6 Gun Fire 5.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Scottish Storm 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Bolt At Midnight 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Camp Daddy 2.50 2.5 5-1
7 7 Parkway 15.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Booming 15.00 4 8-1
1 1 Tis Charming 8.00 4.4 8-1
1A 8 Curlins Incharge 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Ringside 12.00 6.3 12-1
8 9 Speed Bias 2.00 SCRATCH
9 10 Bettera 8.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Hawks Creek 20.00 SCRATCH

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
1 1 Culpa 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Handsome Herb 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Bourbon’s Fault 2.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Heavenlyconveyance 15.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Trouble Ahead 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Colonel Caliente 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Yell County 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Ky Do Declare 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Santinni 15.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Mamoot 5.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Matt’s Luck 15.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Amentum 6.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Good News Rocket 3.00 5 9-1
11 11 Heavenly Deacon 20.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Bigwrigdude 15.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Skibidi Rizz 30.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Sneaky Feet 30.00 8 15-1
7 7 He Is Heaven Sent 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Surveillance 1.60 1 2-1
6 6 Nasty Habit 4.00 3 6-1
7 7 Mish 1.40 3.1 6-1
2 2 R Heisman 6.00 3.4 7-1
3 3 Heart N Soul 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Sitka 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Barksdale 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Debbie Doll 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Ducat 10.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Tiz in Sight 5.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Sassy Fox 15.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 You’re in Heaven 1.60 2.7 5-1
7 7 Auntie Vodka 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 L’Eclair 12.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Empath 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Amazing Amanda 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Patton’s Tizzy 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Lord of Rhymes 12.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Triple Up 3.50 3.5 7-1
5 5 Al’s Romeo 2.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Bettys Cash 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Brahms Image 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Hicko 4.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Bossofmi 12.00 5 9-1
9 9 Four O Nine 20.00 7.9 15-1
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
3 3 Booth 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Roll On Big Joe 2.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Wendelssohn 10.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Tejano Twist 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Tough Catch 12.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Mad House 15.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Dreaminblue 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Maximum Bourbon 3.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 No More Kings 15.00 1 2-1
9 9 Munnings Challenge 1.20 1.2 2-1
4 4 Jazz Man 4.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Doublecents 4.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 Extremist 10.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 P R the Holy Man 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Echobayou 15.00 5 9-1
8 8 Titan King 6.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Hillbilly Daydream 20.00 SCRATCH

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
2 2 Majestic Oops 4.50 5.9 11-1
7 7 Five G 10.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Regaled 3.00 7 13-1
9 9 Blue Fire 15.00 7 13-1
6 6 Nerazurri 6.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Om N Joy 15.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Claret Beret 8.00 7.7 14-1
4 4 Dazzling Move 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Go Go Boss 15.00 1 2-1
1 1 Favorite Day 2.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Happy Strike 10.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Creative Minister 20.00 2 4-1
2 2 Midnight West 20.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Expect the Best 3.50 2.5 5-1
8 8 Classic Legacy 3.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Itsinmyblood 15.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Bourbon Society 12.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Camp Evans 20.00 6.9 13-1
10 10 Fort Sam 6.00 SCRATCH

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
11 10 Tartarian 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 1 Richochet Rick 15.00 2.9 6-1
3 2 Rapid Return 15.00 3.4 6-1
5 4 Viney 15.00 3.4 6-1
9 8 Bo Bo Dough 20.00 3.9 7-1
10 9 Ripple’s Rocket 4.00 4.1 8-1
6 5 El Chavo 3.50 4.6 9-1
1 12 Southfork 12.00 4.8 9-1
8 7 Convolution 5.00 4.8 9-1
4 3 Bet On Tiz 30.00 SCRATCH
12 11 Best Flat Out 20.00 SCRATCH
1A 14 Bernardi 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 American Rushfire 30.00 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.