Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 26, 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
3 3 Glen Airy 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Spoiler 2.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Classic Legacy 3.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Midnight West 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Speed Bias 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Protonic Power 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bossoftheblock 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Texas Sequoia 3.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Doubledaddy Issues 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Not for Everyone 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Mspunkinsperegrine 8.00 4 8-1
2 2 Maximum to Excel 10.00 5 9-1
5 5 Melania T 15.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Charmit 15.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Flirtin Again 20.00 10 19-1
10 10 Pirulita 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Itzel 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Kelly’s Girl 3.00 1.3 3-1
7 7 Mo for Us 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Kant Believe It 5.00 2 4-1
3 3 Lady Aberdeen 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Blue Squall 8.00 3 6-1
1 1 Carson Bay 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Black Powder 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Onthestage 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Determinedly 4.50 2 4-1
8 8 Hern 5.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Conquering Cat 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Machine Gun Man 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Woodcock Flight (IRE) 15.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Texas Cyclone 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Emmallene 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Conniption 3.50 1.3 3-1
3 3 Santa Luzia 4.50 2 4-1
2 2 Miss Que Sera 5.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Lonely Woman 6.00 3 6-1
9 9 Cowboy Killer 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Add to Cart 12.00 7 13-1
8 8 Missy Moosey 12.00 7 13-1
1 1 Highway Seventy 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Ratings Handicap) – Ratings Handicap

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Gloriette 1.40 1 2-1
9 9 Misty Muppet 4.50 2.3 4-1
8 8 Wise Miss 5.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Hallowed Hall 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Miranda’s Rocky 8.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Austrian Navy 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Tell Me When 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Popperina 15.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Hideki 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Splendid Song 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Bet the Gray 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Bodacious Bay 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Mi Amiga 5.00 2 4-1
9 9 Paynterpretty 6.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Metry Mama 8.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 The Long Embrace 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Bird of Prey 10.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Dream Eagle 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Majestic Overnight S.) – Majestic Overnight S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Anakarina 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Ervadean 3.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 R Pretty Kitty 3.50 2.4 5-1
1 1 Dream Concert 4.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Spring Dancer 5.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Pistol 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Extract’s Arrow 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Time Andbeyond 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Task 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Gray Taps 5.00 2.1 4-1
7 7 Butch 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Taken On the Run 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Cool Under Fire 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Midnight Whirl 10.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Stormbender 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Saved 20.00 10 19-1

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.