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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
1 1 Flyin Private 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 After Party 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Aerate 3.50 4.5 9-1
8 8 Bote 2.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Tiz Happy 15.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Complete Overhaul 5.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Speaking Loud 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Denali Lightning 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tikihut 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 On Ramp 8.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Of All Things 3.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Dreaming of June 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Leafology 2.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Shes the Tall One 5.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Flat Out Chrome 12.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Rags 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Everlasting Lover 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Man in the Can 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Sara’s Shaman 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Own the Field 20.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Magic Grant 8.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Youramystyle 2.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Drum Roll Please 6.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Onthestage 3.50 6.7 13-1
4 4 Forty Love 4.00 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
3 3 Rebel Moon 12.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Phenomenal Dream 5.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Fast Joker 3.50 4.8 9-1
5 5 Missing Rocks 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Arky Road 3.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Miracle Mack 20.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Point Blank 20.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Leonardo 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 You Vee Cee 4.50 1 2-1
2 2 Burlsworth 2.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Choctaw Zip 8.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Chupapi Munyayo 3.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Landlord 6.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Blessed Vision 12.00 3 6-1
4 4 Holding Pattern 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Great Barrier 20.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Miri a Coincidence 15.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Allo Enry 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mambrino 10.00 1 2-1
6 6 Our Bucky Charm 1.60 1.3 2-1
1 1 Nat Gas 3.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 While I 15.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Skyler 4.50 3.5 7-1
9 9 Solevo 8.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Speechless 15.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Cravensworth 30.00 6.3 12-1
5 5 Montana Cafe 8.00 SCRATCH

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
4 4 The Thunderer 8.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Mintastic 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Cobblestone Bridge 4.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Right On Right On 20.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Sound of Victory 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Excel Calculator 15.00 5 10-1
3 3 Hot Gunner 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Beyond Best 15.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Winter’s Ghost 6.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Brittany’s Dream 15.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Devil’s Tower 5.00 1 2-1
2 2 Red State 1.60 1.3 3-1
6 6 Henro 4.50 2.8 5-1
5 5 Lunar Module 3.50 3.4 6-1
4 4 Track Phantom 6.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Sweet as Sin 15.00 5 9-1
1 1 Osbourne 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Pardon Me Z 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Stevie Kicks 2.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Signdsealddeliverd 4.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Sky High Angel 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Rebecca Jo 20.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Sneak Attack 12.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Telling Tales 12.00 6 11-1
2 2 Sunday Bonnet 20.00 6.1 11-1
3 3 Night Shadow 20.00 6.6 13-1
11 11 Airs At Juilliard 20.00 7 13-1
9 9 Secret Slew 10.00 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.

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