Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 19, 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 8 Bote 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Flyin Private 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Aerate 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Complete Overhaul 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 After Party 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Denali Lightning 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Tiz Happy 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Speaking Loud 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Leafology 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Of All Things 3.00 1.4 3-1
9 9 Shes the Tall One 5.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Tikihut 5.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 On Ramp 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Dreaming of June 8.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Flat Out Chrome 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Everlasting Lover 20.00 9 17-1
7 7 Rags 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Youramystyle 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Onthestage 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Forty Love 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Man in the Can 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Drum Roll Please 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Magic Grant 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Sara’s Shaman 15.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Own the Field 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Major Dax 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Arky Road 3.00 1.2 2-1
9 9 Fast Joker 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Phenomenal Dream 5.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Leonardo 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Rebel Moon 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Missing Rocks 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Point Blank 20.00 9 17-1
6 6 Miracle Mack 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Burlsworth 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Chupapi Munyayo 3.00 1.2 2-1
10 10 You Vee Cee 4.50 1.7 3-1
9 9 Landlord 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Holding Pattern 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Choctaw Zip 8.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Blessed Vision 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Miri a Coincidence 15.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Great Barrier 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Allo Enry 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Our Bucky Charm 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Nat Gas 3.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Skyler 4.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Solevo 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Montana Cafe 8.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Mambrino 10.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Speechless 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 While I 15.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Cravensworth 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Unload 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Cobblestone Bridge 4.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Winter’s Ghost 6.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 The Thunderer 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Mintastic 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Sound of Victory 10.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Beyond Best 15.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Excel Calculator 15.00 8.3 16-1
11 11 Brittany’s Dream 15.00 8.3 16-1
9 9 Right On Right On 20.00 11 21-1
3 3 Hot Gunner 20.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Red State 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Lunar Module 3.50 1.9 3-1
6 6 Henro 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Devil’s Tower 5.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Track Phantom 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Osbourne 12.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Sweet as Sin 15.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stevie Kicks 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Pardon Me Z 2.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Signdsealddeliverd 4.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Sky High Angel 6.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Secret Slew 10.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Telling Tales 12.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Sneak Attack 12.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Airs At Juilliard 20.00 11 21-1
4 4 Rebecca Jo 20.00 11 21-1
3 3 Night Shadow 20.00 11 21-1
2 2 Sunday Bonnet 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.