Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, December 22, 2024

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
2 2 Rocket Night 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Vincita 4.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Awol 3.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Zee Fire 6.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Indy Charge 8.00 5 9-1
8 8 Chou Chou d’Aven (FR) 10.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Big Andy Mort 20.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Remember the Fear 20.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Crabtree 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Highly Creative 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Miss Jeopardy 2.50 1.5 3-1
2 2 Big Bad Diva 3.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Tiffany Twist 8.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Right Trappe 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Tortuga Island 6.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Makemebelieve 8.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Just Like Magic 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Very Cosmopolitan 4.50 1 2-1
10 10 Aunt Dixie 3.00 3 6-1
9 9 Toodle Loo 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Maximum to Excel 8.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Holly Springs 10.00 8.1 15-1
12 12 Re Re’s Rocket 3.50 8.2 15-1
6 6 Pickmeupatmidnight 15.00 9.2 17-1
13 13 Plinko Chip 12.00 9.2 17-1
11 11 Campout 5.00 9.5 18-1
14 14 Boggalita 30.00 10.8 20-1
1 1 Caliente Star 20.00 11.8 22-1
5 5 Look My Way 20.00 12.2 23-1
4 4 Patient Emilie 30.00 13.4 25-1
8 8 Polska Sue 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Happy Talk 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Bang Bang Fury 10.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Angel of Faith 3.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Baby Avery 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 H M Legacy 4.50 5 9-1
7 7 Dataw Island 5.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Taker Back 15.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Catalyst 15.00 8.5 16-1
4 4 Barbanera 20.00 9.8 18-1
10 10 A Dollar a Day 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Eastside Cool 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Polterer 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 American Law 10.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Mahaamel 12.00 2 4-1
6 6 Afternoon Heat 3.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Seven Flat 4.50 3 6-1
3 3 Burning Leaves 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 C F V Bullet 15.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Wartime Hero 20.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Drifter 20.00 5.8 11-1
7 7 Right Tone 20.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Lions Not Sheep 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Contemplation 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Fear of Union 2.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Devil’s Mischief 6.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Mount Craig 3.50 2.4 5-1
7 7 Moneyshot 10.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Bolt At Midnight 4.50 2.8 5-1
9 9 Shattuck 15.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Ultimate Strike 15.00 7.3 14-1
3 3 Noble Gentleman 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Good Like Magic 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Powerful 5.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 J J’s Ranger 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Sutherland 4.50 4.8 9-1
1 1 Wet and Wild 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Sound Doctrine 15.00 5.8 11-1
4 4 Western Command 3.50 6.5 12-1
11 11 Boat Song 20.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 K Crown 12.00 7.8 15-1
9 9 League of Legends 15.00 9 17-1
8 8 Husker Butch 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Laughing Boy 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Trident Hit 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Red Run 5.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Keen Cat 6.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Pats Property 10.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Pancake House 10.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Camp David 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Golden Glider 3.50 8.2 15-1
7 7 Calibrate 15.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Tanya Showers 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Haulin Ice 6.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Mink’s Palace 3.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Asternia 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Tripolina 12.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Blue Squall 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Girls Weekend 8.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Merasol Sugar 8.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Lady Moscato 20.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Candy Aisle 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Queen Clancy 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Get Frosty 3.00 1.3 2-1
11 11 Songmaker 3.50 3.9 7-1
4 4 Coffee Kisses 10.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Pretty Layla 20.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Miss Susan B 15.00 6.6 13-1
10 10 Karson Kay 30.00 8.2 16-1
5 5 Flat Stormin 20.00 8.8 17-1
2 2 Leilauni Sue 8.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Racquel Blue 8.00 9.3 18-1
3 3 Love Me a Sunset 12.00 11 21-1
1 1 Late to the Game 15.00 12 23-1

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.