Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 4, 2025

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
7 7 Good Lord 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 World Fair 3.00 2 4-1
3 3 My Kid Syd 12.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Major Mack 12.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Jester Sang 12.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Good News Rocket 20.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Irish Whiskey 6.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Tiz My Hero 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Hoarding 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sitka 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Payne 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 G T Five Hundred 2.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Samurai Prince 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Synthesis 15.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 El Rey Dorado 12.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Golden Luna 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Musical Prayer 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 In Awe of Juju 2.50 3.3 6-1
4 4 Amy Z 4.50 4.2 8-1
8 8 Taker Back 3.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Geez Eloise 6.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Chiquita Reina 12.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Commanded 15.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Devious Diva 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Kerry’s Kiss 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Momentario 10.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Rogue Justice 15.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Zen Dreams 3.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Let’sgojlo 10.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Trista 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Buzzworthy 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Ez Tree Ates 5.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Genuine Article 4.50 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Chapter and Verse 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Paris Accord 8.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Air Castle 10.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Aunt Dixie 10.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Queen Wilhelmina 3.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Simple Dreams 20.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Palmilla’s Bet 10.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Closdatgate 20.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Alltail 4.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Sky Raven 30.00 4.5 9-1
10 10 Volatile Betty 30.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Sublime Hope 30.00 8.4 16-1
1A 13 Daretocatchlove 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Larry’s Legend 0 0-1
Heza Rip 0 0-1
2 2 Mid Day Image 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cowan 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Luv to Win 12.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Alto Road 4.50 3.5 7-1
10 10 Cane Creek Road 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Trikitraki 15.00 4.8 9-1
13 13 Derby Date 12.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Worth Looking 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Elusive d’Oro 2.50 5.5 10-1
11 11 Larry’s Legend 12.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Husker Butch 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Captain Jack 30.00 9.1 17-1
3 3 Family Tradition 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Euclid Avenue 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bolt’s Treasure 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Dr. Storm 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Pearcy Road 15.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Hwy Twenty Ride 6.00 2.1 4-1
12 12 Rocket Night 3.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Rachael’s Wagon 15.00 3.4 6-1
13 13 Spoonie 15.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Full Victory 15.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Audax Minor 15.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 Arky Road 10.00 6.1 11-1
9 9 Southfork 30.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Stauf 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Ranch Hand 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 He’s Got Swagger 10.00 1 2-1
10 10 Hollywood Ending 3.50 2.6 5-1
7 7 Rebelious 12.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Our Dream Rye’d 15.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Skip the Line 6.00 4 8-1
5 5 Big Drinker 6.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Charleston 20.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Aaron 5.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Fear of Union 3.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Ain’t That a Kick 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Daddy Justify 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Patch O’Brien 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Queen Mallard 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 One Way Or Another 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Appealing Addie 2.50 2.7 5-1
10 10 Q’s Your Mama 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Millie G 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Wildwood Queen 20.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Aloha Baby 20.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Arr Piratetreasure 15.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Timbavati 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Ms Carroll County 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Principal Anita 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Bradford 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Battleoftheravine 15.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Viney 3.50 2.6 5-1
11 11 Coach Sam P 4.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Enigma Code 20.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Get the Boss 30.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Baby Nova 30.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Low On Funds 8.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Golden City Street 20.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Bigwrigdude 15.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Chromerunner 4.50 7.9 15-1
2 2 Sargent Frank 30.00 9.2 17-1
13 13 Get Away With It 2.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Go Go Ro Ro 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.