Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, May 2, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gimme a Chance 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Fair Hope 3.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Joewilly 4.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Tartarian 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Dawson James 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Arkansas Dave 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Midshakin 12.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Onyx Outlaw 12.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Ledbetter 15.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Prince Ben 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 1 Jewlz 3.00 1 2-1
7 5 Lady of Silence 3.50 1.2 2-1
10 10 Revelant 4.50 1.7 3-1
1A 9 What’s Her Number 5.00 1.9 4-1
1 6 Timeless Love 5.00 1.9 4-1
8 7 Ante Up Tony 6.00 2.3 4-1
5 3 Divine Celina 10.00 4.1 8-1
2 11 Coldasice 12.00 5 9-1
2B 13 Chiquita Reina 12.00 5 9-1
4 2 Very Cosmopolitan 15.00 6.3 12-1
6 4 Army Nurse 20.00 8.6 16-1
11 12 Bodi Odi 30.00 13 25-1
9 8 Myspittinimage 30.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 I’m Worthy 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 J J Grey 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Swift Blade 4.00 1.3 3-1
6 6 Autobahn 5.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Race Ready 6.00 2 4-1
2 2 Seventies Music 8.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Vintage Cowboy 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 Kid Charlemagne 15.00 5 9-1
4 4 Global Heat Wave 30.00 10 19-1
10 10 Timberline 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Forged Steel 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gewurztraminer 3.50 1.2 2-1
9 9 Zambezi 4.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Bourbon Society 5.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Baddest Good Boy 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Tonka Warrior 10.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Dive Bomber 12.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Tracking Error 12.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Archie the Giza 20.00 7.3 14-1
10 10 Imperial Gun 20.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Princetown 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Stevie Kicks 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Airs At Juilliard 3.00 1.2 2-1
10 10 Sunday Bonnet 5.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Telling Tales 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Sky High Angel 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Secret Slew 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 A Vision of Hope 15.00 5.6 10-1
4 4 Night Shadow 15.00 5.6 10-1
2 2 Bolivia 20.00 7.4 14-1
11 11 Sneak Attack 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Sua Sponte 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Payne 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Strato 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Steel Link 4.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Patton’s Tizzy 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Come Out Fighting 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Fifty Cent Dollars 15.00 7 13-1
14 14 Lamplighter Jack 20.00 9.4 18-1
4 4 Lightning Struck 20.00 9.4 18-1
8 8 Little Steven 20.00 9.4 18-1
12 12 Sir Sterling 20.00 9.4 18-1
10 10 Rocket Sanders 20.00 9.4 18-1
11 11 Lucky Shot 30.00 14 26-1
13 13 Great Barrier 30.00 14 26-1
1 1 Black White N Gold 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Lake Ouachita S.) – Lake Ouachita S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Subsanador (ARG) 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Willy D’s 3.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 First Division 4.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Coal Battle 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Mackman 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Seize the Night 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Digital Ops 15.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 American Promise 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Doublecents 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Hawkeye State 3.50 2 4-1
10 10 Machado 4.50 2.4 5-1
2 2 No More Kings 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Big Time Story 12.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Grind 15.00 7.2 14-1
13 13 Jazz Man 15.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Trophy Husband 15.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Watashi 15.00 7.2 14-1
14 14 Titan King 20.00 9.5 18-1
5 5 Room Key 20.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 P R the Holy Man 20.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Jackie Paper 30.00 14 26-1
8 8 Rum Rock 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Pokerknightatvees 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Perfect Magic 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Pride’s Prince 4.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Prayforpeace 8.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Turn Up the Trees 8.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Risk It 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Jackman 12.00 7 13-1
8 8 Sinner’s Sin 12.00 7 13-1
5 5 Bourbon’s Fault 12.00 7 13-1
11 11 Al’s Romeo 20.00 12 23-1
1 1 Shepherd 20.00 12 23-1
10 10 Knicks Glory 20.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Gettinby 1.80 1 2-1
14 14 Tizmarkus 3.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Gee No Hollander 3.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Strike Ridge 4.50 2.9 6-1
12 12 Lord of Rhymes 8.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Hicko 10.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Bossofmi 12.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Strollsmischief 12.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Clear Echo 15.00 10.4 20-1
1 1 Giant Moon 15.00 10.4 20-1
13 13 Four O Nine 20.00 14 26-1
11 11 Cowboycents 20.00 14 26-1
10 10 Razorback Army 20.00 14 26-1
4 4 Max Dot Socks 20.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Master Mule 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Lottery Win 3.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Mitty’s Griddy 4.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Otto the Conqueror 6.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Dual Monarchy 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Run Jalen Run 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Runaway Jack 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Frack Baby 15.00 6 11-1
12 12 Bron and Brow 20.00 8 15-1
9 9 Militant 20.00 8 15-1
5 5 Title Contender 30.00 12 23-1
7 7 Nineteenfourtyfive 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 12 (Arkansas Breeders’ Championship S.) – Arkansas Breeders’ Championship S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Zippy Mark 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Willow Creek Road 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Cybertown 4.50 1.7 3-1
10 10 Rock Solo 5.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Honey’s to Blame 6.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Hess 10.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 One Ten Stadium 12.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Two Dollar Eddie 12.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Triple Up 15.00 5.6 10-1
7 7 Ready Shoes 30.00 11 21-1
11 11 Miracle Mack 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 13 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bright Spark 1.40 1 2-1
10 10 Unload 2.50 1.5 3-1
11 11 Excel Calculator 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Mowins 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Treble Clef 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Montauk Point 15.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Magic Grant 15.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Global Empire 20.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Icarus 20.00 9.5 18-1
14 14 J T’s Imagination 20.00 9.5 18-1
12 12 Brittany’s Dream 20.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Holding Pattern 30.00 14 26-1
4 4 Papa Funny 30.00 14 26-1
13 13 Mansoura 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.