Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, January 18, 2018

January 18, 2018 Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks.


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, 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 (Waiver Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bogey 3.50 2.2 4-1
8 8 Runarounddancing 4.50 4 8-1
5 5 Promising Shoes 4.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Ms. D’s Last Storm 8.00 4.5 8-1
1 1 Tour de Rock 3.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Naughty Moon 6.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Oliver’s Bull 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Dontsaymyname 15.00 6.6 12-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Waiver Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Showreel (GB) 4.50 2.9 5-1
2 2 First Babe 3.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Mizzencat 5.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Kowgirl Whiskey 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Moonlight Train 6.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Strike Perfection 4.00 5 9-1
5 5 Summer Tales 12.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Elevenpoint River 15.00 6.6 13-1
3 3 Indy’s Finesse 8.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Petal Path 20.00 8.7 16-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Sassy Olivia Ann 5.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Miss D Irish 3.50 4.7 9-1
11 11 Sweet Sweet Kim 6.00 5 10-1
2 2 Skylar’s Kiss 5.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Cinderella’s Gold 4.50 5.7 11-1
3 3 Button Mushroom 8.00 6 11-1
10 10 Raise a Ghost 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Featherstone 15.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Endless Bloom 10.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Satin Suprise 30.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Ordained Harbor 10.00 7.9 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Spinning Serve 4.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Drc All Inclusive 2.50 3.3 6-1
3 3 Inge 3.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Haulin’ Freight 15.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Granian 5.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Tiz Alluptome Now 6.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Zombie 6.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 My Golden Tale 20.00 6.2 12-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Area 4.00 3 6-1
3 3 Mo Mo 3.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Spanker 6.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Ettalusive 8.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Longway Home 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Naples Mist 2.50 4.7 9-1
5 5 Korn Flake Girl 12.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Miss Spot On 10.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Herald Square 20.00 6.9 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Waiver Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 12 Sky Flight 3.50 3.4 6-1
7 9 Como Se Llama 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 10 Chocolate Wildcat 6.00 4.8 9-1
2 6 Sabbatarian 4.50 5.5 10-1
2X 8 Big Legacy 4.50 5.6 11-1
5 5 Double Ours 5.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Battered 8.00 6.3 12-1
6 7 Concord Joe 10.00 6.7 13-1
9 11 Tyoga Six 10.00 7 13-1
3 1 Wicked Rascal 8.00 7.7 15-1
1A 3 Zander Zone 15.00 8 15-1
1 2 Sugar Buzz 15.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Guns Loaded 3.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 While Ye May 4.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Charlesbrecknridge 5.00 5.1 10-1
7 7 Sharp Art 2.50 5.1 10-1
3 3 Cheburashka 8.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Stormy Pacific 10.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Armando’s Star 15.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Will Munnings 15.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Briar’s Gold 30.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Conquest Wildcat 12.00 7.2 14-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Donita’s Ruler 5.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Our Majesty 1.60 2.9 6-1
3 3 Stealth Drone 2.50 3.8 7-1
6 6 Bearsatlanticmist 8.00 4 7-1
4 4 Cara Blythe 6.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Jackson Hill 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Vilaro 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Northern Connect 2.50 2.6 5-1
12 12 Karla With a K 3.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Diva of Disaster 3.00 4.8 9-1
13 13 Titfortat 10.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Shut the Gate 6.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Queen of Wildwood 4.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Includere 8.00 6.9 13-1
14 14 Be a Factor 10.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Alina’s Image 8.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 May Be Suspect 10.00 8.7 17-1
8 8 Lou 15.00 9.1 17-1
4 4 Sweet Abigail 15.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Cotton Club Cutie 15.00 11 21-1
5 5 Bella Vaquera 15.00 11.3 21-1

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.