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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
3 3 Everything Bugs Me 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Amelia’s Echo 2.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Justice Addition 12.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Donita 10.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Cachinnation 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Cryptic Miss 15.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Look N Mighty Fine 15.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Catching Heat 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Avery County 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Tikihut 1.80 1.5 3-1
3 3 Kava 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Line Runner 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Pippa’s Noncents 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Battisto 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Star Over Malibu 20.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Smooth Marriage 30.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Why Chris Why 30.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Carolines Hart 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Kansas Smoke 20.00 9 17-1
11 11 Mama Glows 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sexagenarian 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Camp Evans 2.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Go West Go 6.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Gun Fire 2.00 2 4-1
4 4 Mr. Goodtime 3.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Just Keep Looking 15.00 4.5 8-1
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
5 5 Floating Beauty 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Citational 1.60 1.4 3-1
1 1 Lady Woopig 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Rando 8.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Promisemeanempire 12.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Delicious Diva 6.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Bow Draw 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Severe Clear 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 My Bossy Lady 3.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Krispy Rice 10.00 3 6-1
3 3 Troubler 12.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Lilly Mae 15.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Chica Arma 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Q’s Your Mama 5.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Wreaking Havoc 8.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Cosmic Chic 3.50 5.8 11-1
7 7 Sending 20.00 8 15-1
1 1 Mathurine 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 One Giant Leap 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Martini Blu 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Bettys Cash 4.00 2 4-1
3 3 Chrome’s Echo 12.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 One Cool Dude 12.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 While I 15.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Personal Jet 3.00 4 8-1
9 9 Skyler 12.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Solevo 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Miri a Coincidence 10.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Lea Me Be 30.00 8.4 16-1
13 13 Kunshan Bridge 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Remember the Fear 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Beautiful Twice 3.50 1 2-1
2 2 Emirates Affair 12.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Coaster 3.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Insightful Miss 15.00 3 6-1
1 1 Dominant Diva 2.50 3.4 7-1
5 5 Key to Success 20.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Talkin in Cursive 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Tizntshelovely 4.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Sultry Kitten 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tap to Open 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Tahlequah 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Intangible 20.00 2 4-1
5 5 On Ramp 12.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Magic Woman 3.50 2.7 5-1
1 1 Crevalla de Vil 20.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Authentic Kitten 12.00 3 6-1
2 2 Skyforge 1.60 4.1 8-1
7 7 It’s Time for Zima 30.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Stevie Kicks 15.00 SCRATCH

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
3 3 Walk Away Kaye 4.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Lassie My Girl 12.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 One Way Or Another 3.50 3.5 7-1
4 4 Appealing Addie 5.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Queen Mallard 6.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Gold Strategy 8.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Miss Macy 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Principal Anita 20.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Cur Non 15.00 SCRATCH

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 3.9 7-1
1 1 Blackwood 12.00 4.8 9-1
10 10 Sweet Baby D 5.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Roots Tootn 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Stephens Dream 15.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Valeska’s Promise 20.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Barb’s Girl 10.00 8.9 17-1
9 9 Peeps Pride 20.00 9.2 17-1
4 4 North Lake Kate 30.00 9.6 18-1
7 7 Foxy Fay 30.00 9.7 18-1
11 11 Peaceful Dreams 30.00 10.4 20-1
14 14 Bolivia 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Cutenclassy 6.00 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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