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Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 12, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 She’s Not a Joke 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Tizntshelovely 1.60 2.3 4-1
7 7 Rando 2.50 2.4 4-1
6 6 Kissin Riches 8.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Aintnoshakin Kid 20.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Lady Pippa 10.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Jaydensqueenoharts 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Miss Chocolatte 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Avery County 1.40 1.2 2-1
8 8 Miracle Minded 2.50 2.4 4-1
3 3 Devil’s Den 10.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Battisto 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Valeska’s Promise 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Surprising Love 20.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Back Nine 20.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Dixie 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Candy Cane Crain 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Globalist 4.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Mula 2.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 I’m Worthy 3.50 2.8 5-1
8 8 Magamak 15.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Surfin’ M 20.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Super McKinzie 15.00 5 10-1
3 3 Seminole Man 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Vdaytothetenacious 12.00 1 2-1
5 5 Eternally Grateful 4.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Steel Link 6.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Prayforpeace 1.80 1.7 3-1
6 6 Boat Song 6.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Gee No Hollander 3.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Run for Gold 30.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Kunshan Bridge 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Dawson James 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Buck O Five 3.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Brass Nucks 3.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Saving Heart 2.50 4.7 9-1
1 1 City Ryder 20.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Midshakin 8.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Bet On Tiz 30.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Catalina Gold 15.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Bernardi 30.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Stauf 20.00 10.9 21-1
3 3 American Rushfire 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Good Call 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bachelor Party 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Amazing Amanda 12.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Cachinnation 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Lovely Words 3.50 4.4 8-1
1 1 Cryptic Miss 8.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Easy Kiss 8.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Queen Clancy 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Hello Angel 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Krispy Rice 4.00 1 2-1
11 11 My Bossy Lady 3.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Sultry Kitten 12.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Spirit Rules 12.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 First Hill 3.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Call’em All 8.00 3.8 7-1
12 12 Neutralize 20.00 4 8-1
10 10 Queen of Salsa 15.00 4.5 8-1
5 5 Highly Creative 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Smart With Heart 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Factor That 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Wreaking Havoc 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Lady Woopig 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Gold Strategy 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Street Painter 3.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Queen Mallard 5.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Principal Anita 4.00 5.9 11-1
8 8 Lady Astrid 10.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 C. C. Harbor 12.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Stephanie Starfish 15.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Woodruff 20.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Ngala 30.00 11.7 22-1
7 7 Y City 20.00 12 23-1
1 1 Melania T 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 J J’s True Bet 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Texas Sequoia 2.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Morally Complex 15.00 4.5 9-1
6 6 Maximum to Excel 6.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Sassy Lass 20.00 5 9-1
4 4 Charmit 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Call Sadie 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Mspunkinsperegrine 8.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Caroom’s Croupier 10.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Honduras Passion 12.00 7.9 15-1
2 2 Pirulita 20.00 11 21-1

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.

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