Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 30, 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
6 6 Amelia’s Echo 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Everything Bugs Me 2.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Catching Heat 4.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Cachinnation 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Donita 10.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Justice Addition 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Cryptic Miss 15.00 8 15-1
2 2 Look N Mighty Fine 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Tikihut 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Avery County 2.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Kava 6.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Pippa’s Noncents 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Battisto 12.00 5 9-1
11 11 Mama Glows 12.00 5 9-1
2 2 Line Runner 15.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Star Over Malibu 20.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Kansas Smoke 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Smooth Marriage 30.00 12 23-1
12 12 Carolines Hart 30.00 12 23-1
4 4 Why Chris Why 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gun Fire 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Camp Evans 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Mr. Goodtime 3.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Sexagenarian 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Go West Go 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Just Keep Looking 15.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Speaking Loud 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Citational 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Floating Beauty 2.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Bow Draw 4.50 2.3 4-1
6 6 Delicious Diva 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Rando 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Promisemeanempire 12.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Lady Woopig 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 My Bossy Lady 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Cosmic Chic 3.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Q’s Your Mama 5.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Severe Clear 6.00 2.8 5-1
11 11 Wreaking Havoc 8.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Chica Arma 8.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Krispy Rice 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Troubler 12.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Mathurine 15.00 8.1 15-1
2 2 Lilly Mae 15.00 8.1 15-1
7 7 Sending 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Personal Jet 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 One Giant Leap 3.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Bettys Cash 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Martini Blu 5.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Miri a Coincidence 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 One Cool Dude 12.00 5 9-1
9 9 Skyler 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Solevo 12.00 5 9-1
3 3 Chrome’s Echo 12.00 5 9-1
13 13 Kunshan Bridge 15.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 While I 15.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Lea Me Be 30.00 13 25-1
5 5 Remember the Fear 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dominant Diva 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Coaster 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Beautiful Twice 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Tizntshelovely 4.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Talkin in Cursive 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Emirates Affair 12.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Insightful Miss 15.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Sultry Kitten 20.00 9 17-1
5 5 Key to Success 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Skyforge 1.60 1 2-1
10 10 Tahlequah 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Magic Woman 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Tap to Open 5.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 On Ramp 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Authentic Kitten 12.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Stevie Kicks 15.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Intangible 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Crevalla de Vil 20.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 It’s Time for Zima 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Natural State Breeders’ S.) – Natural State Breeders’ S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Caliente Star 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 One Way Or Another 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Walk Away Kaye 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Appealing Addie 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Queen Mallard 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Gold Strategy 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Lassie My Girl 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Miss Macy 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Cur Non 15.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Principal Anita 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Whispering Charm 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Artemis Sparkles 3.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Sweet Baby D 5.00 2.6 5-1
13 13 Cutenclassy 6.00 3.1 6-1
14 14 Bolivia 8.00 4 8-1
12 12 Roots Tootn 8.00 4 8-1
8 8 Barb’s Girl 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Blackwood 12.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Stephens Dream 15.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Peeps Pride 20.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Valeska’s Promise 20.00 9.5 18-1
4 4 North Lake Kate 30.00 14 26-1
11 11 Peaceful Dreams 30.00 14 26-1
7 7 Foxy Fay 30.00 14 26-1

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.