Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 24, 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 Sassy Lass 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 What’s Her Number 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Sister Carlie 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Nandina 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Reach’nforrainbows 5.00 3 6-1
3 3 Chiquita Reina 8.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Miss Ida B 10.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Stone County 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Magamak 3.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Tapcon 3.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Social Climber 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Tims 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Rochester 8.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Onyx Outlaw 12.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Midnight Master 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Timeless Love 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Divine Celina 2.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Coldasice 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Wowsers 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Army Nurse 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Very Cosmopolitan 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Bodi Odi 15.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Myspittinimage 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Lite It Up Louie 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 What’s to Do 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Courtney Fay 6.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Payton’s Beauty 8.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Memory Maker 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Jeri Dawn 12.00 5 9-1
8 8 Smart With Heart 15.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Makemebelieve 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 D Bigalow 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Coming Soon 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 McKinsense 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Potentiator 4.50 2.3 4-1
4 4 Mactak 6.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Super Happy 8.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Kalatua 12.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bedard 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Ben Franklin 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Native Land 5.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Yellow Brick 6.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Lear 8.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 First Bid 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Orange Diablo 15.00 8 15-1
8 8 Lucky Mischief 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dark Fury 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Balls in Ur Court 3.50 1.2 2-1
5 5 Sicilian Grandma 4.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 She’s Storming 6.00 2 4-1
1 1 St. Albans Raid 6.00 2 4-1
6 6 Balladry 8.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Courageous Cappen 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Kitiara 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Galoshes 30.00 10 19-1
10 10 Flirtin Again 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Time for Truth 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Cool Cowboy 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Heavenlyconveyance 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Copper Echo 4.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Colonel Caliente 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Coastal Breeze 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Drewvictory 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 League of Legends 20.00 9 17-1
4 4 Maverama 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Southern Hospitality Overnight S.) – Southern Hospitality Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Rileytole 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Have Faith 2.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Carolyncaroline 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Brienz 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Candy Talking 12.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Lets Shakeit Sugar 15.00 7 13-1
3 3 Sina 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Bravitas 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Cutting Class 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Awol 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Viney 6.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Fitzgerald 8.00 3.2 6-1
12 12 Expensive Game 10.00 4 8-1
3 3 Copperjacket 15.00 6 11-1
8 8 Stauf 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 El Gato Americano 20.00 8 15-1
6 6 Jonesboogie 30.00 12 23-1
5 5 Bowlfulloflemons 30.00 12 23-1
9 9 High Arctic 30.00 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.