Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 16, 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
7 7 Moon Over Choctaw 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Catching Heat 4.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Super Costly 5.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Everything Bugs Me 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Justice Addition 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Donita 12.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Vinno Ronnie 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 El Rey Dorado 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Runaway Jack 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Autie 3.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Q B Nine 5.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Sir Exton 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Hey Big Un 10.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Shouldaboughtdabar 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Abitibi 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hello Angel 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Singing Emma 4.50 2.4 4-1
5 5 Mercy Warren 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Miss Jeopardy 8.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Collected Glory 10.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Frolic in the Park 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Wildwood Queen 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ashburner 1.60 1 2-1
9 9 Cutting Class 3.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Piastri 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Awol 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Jute Box 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Copperjacket 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Polar Wolf 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Rag Tree 15.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Captain Hamazing 20.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Mo’s Flying Low 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Finster 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Jimmies Big Day 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Holiday House 4.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Sir Sterling 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Ceepeegee 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Halloween 10.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Sound of Victory 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 It’s Bobs Business 15.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Permafrost 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rock Solo 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 Cybertown 2.00 1.1 2-1
4 4 Tizmarkus 5.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 String Theory 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Hess 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 God’s Country 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Rocket Sanders 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Mansoura 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 Global Heat Wave 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Papa Yo 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Shepherd 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Baxter 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Fear of Union 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Django 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Bernin Tune 12.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Mirage 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Eleven Bravo 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Unassuming 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Emmallene 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Runaway Roxy 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Roots Tootn 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Total Fabrication 10.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Lady Strategy 10.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 More Zing 12.00 7 13-1
10 10 Line Runner 15.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Kansas Smoke 15.00 8.9 17-1
11 11 Bolivia 20.00 12 23-1
9 9 Threeoneniner 20.00 12 23-1
6 6 Grayrock Lady 20.00 12 23-1

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.