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Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 23, 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
1A 6 Hand It Over 1.00 1 2-1
1 2 Parking Lot Pours 1.00 1 2-1
6 7 Ragtime Sizzle 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 1 Evocation 4.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Carmalieta 8.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Reign Champagne 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Bl Forty 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Irish Guard 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Arkansas Dave 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 My Russian 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Mandatory Mission 4.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 No Kid of Mine 10.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Pistol Padre 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Hurricane Comin 15.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Ruly’s Street 20.00 9 17-1
6 6 Banded Writ 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Top Gun Tommy 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Juilliard 3.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Fifth Avenue 4.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Derby Date 4.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Sutherland 10.00 6 11-1
6 6 Capital Connection 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 1 Dutch Mills 1.40 1 2-1
1 5 Kunshan Bridge 2.00 1.3 2-1
1A 7 Classic Cut 2.00 1.3 2-1
4 3 Amundson 5.00 2.7 5-1
9 10 Texas Holdem 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 4 My Dominator 15.00 7.6 14-1
8 9 Lamplighter Jack 20.00 10 19-1
7 8 Allo Enry 20.00 10 19-1
6 6 Face Value 20.00 10 19-1
3 2 Laws of Man 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Promissione 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Arthur’s Court 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Na Pali Joe 4.00 1.9 3-1
7 7 Stoke the Fire 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Gold Gunner 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Chaperone 10.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Liberty’s Champion 15.00 6.1 11-1
2 2 Scottish Storm 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dreamofyou 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Foolish Mortal 3.50 1.3 2-1
9 9 Mor Cheese Please 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Raaq Tansani 4.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Bayou Flyer 8.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Refined Design 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Astro Beau 12.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Fleetwood Jack 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Into Battle 15.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Campaign Quote 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Biloba 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 About Face 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Devilish Act 6.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Prime Suspect 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Champagne Liberal 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Bedeviled 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Wild Cat Curlin 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Victory Corps 15.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Slobberknocker 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Ratings Handicap) – Ratings Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Pink Ruby 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Crushed Ice 3.50 1.8 3-1
10 10 Mo Sense 4.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Morning Miracle 5.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 End of Innocence 12.00 6 11-1
2 2 Tartaria 12.00 6 11-1
8 8 Relevate 15.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Esperanza’s Spirit 15.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Clearly Creeps 20.00 10 19-1
9 9 Kentucky Starlet 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Brass Nucks 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Go Go Ro Ro 3.50 2 4-1
3 2 Maxxus 4.00 2.3 4-1
2 1 Ripple’s Rocket 5.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Dawson James 12.00 6.7 13-1
1A 10 Improbability 15.00 8.3 16-1
1 5 Lower Broadway 15.00 8.3 16-1
5 4 Gun Bolt 15.00 8.3 16-1
10 11 Best Flat Out 15.00 8.3 16-1
4 3 Fulton 15.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Doyouhearme 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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