Oaklawn Park Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 5, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 String Theory 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Stuck N Snow 15.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Great Barrier 2.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Where’s Randy 4.50 3.2 6-1
9 9 Clear Echo 15.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Doublecheck 8.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Principal Anita 5.00 6.4 12-1
5 5 Outlaw Run 30.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Point Blank 8.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Butchy Boy 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Blame J D 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Strike Ridge 2.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Classy Socks 10.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Citrus Bay 4.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Chupapi Munyayo 12.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Dalton’s Rutrow 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Hightail Cowboy 10.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Reef’s Destiny 20.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Arkansas Zong 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Devilish Desire 1.80 1 2-1
11 11 Ceepeegee 1.40 1.9 4-1
6 6 Museum Quality 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Air It Out 10.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Chick Command 15.00 5.9 11-1
10 10 Improbable First 30.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Ryno Wrecker 20.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Remember the Fear 10.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Copper Echo 15.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Unbridled Pleasure 20.00 9.4 18-1
4 4 Goodtimejustice 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Mr Puk 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Espionage 3.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Without Objection 4.50 3.9 7-1
1 1 Principe Carlo 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 El Diablo Rojo 3.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Russian to Win 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Eye Dee Kay 4.00 6.1 12-1
8 8 Express Cruiser 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ducale 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Go West 6.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Easy Action 8.00 5.9 11-1
13 13 Worth Looking 20.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Algebra 8.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 K C Rocket 20.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Go the Distance 4.50 8 15-1
11 11 Dual Monarchy 12.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 Vulcan 5.00 10.8 20-1
7 7 Quick Buck 30.00 11.6 22-1
10 10 Ben Dreaming 20.00 11.8 22-1
8 8 Guided Arrow 20.00 12.7 24-1
2 2 Dance Man 12.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Jon’s Street Band 5.00 1 2-1
12 12 Handsome Herb 2.00 2 4-1
7 7 Safe Bet 8.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Winter Creek 12.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Gypsy Mischief 10.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Getty’s Revenge 30.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Affixed 6.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Bad Boy for Life 15.00 8.6 16-1
9 9 Skibidi Rizz 4.00 9.2 17-1
5 5 Great Day for Vino 20.00 10.5 20-1
2 2 Safford 30.00 11.1 21-1
10 10 Lucky Destiny 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kattath 3.00 1 2-1
8 8 Jay Vee Bee 4.50 3.6 7-1
9 9 Mighty Message 15.00 4.1 8-1
13 13 Sonneman 5.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Southern Sunset 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Hello Hot Rod 6.00 6.1 12-1
11 11 Logical Myth 6.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Sittin On Go 3.50 7.1 13-1
7 7 Candy for Carmel 12.00 9.3 18-1
2 2 J T’s Imagination 20.00 9.5 18-1
3 3 Deflater 20.00 10.4 20-1
10 10 Patch O’Brien 20.00 10.8 20-1
1 1 Euclid Avenue 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Perfect Shot 5.00 1 2-1
5 5 Lemon Muffin 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Majestic Oops 2.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Under the Palms 4.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 She Makes a Point 3.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Honor Cat 8.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Key to Success 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tip Toe Joe 5.00 1 2-1
8 8 Asleep At Eight 12.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Putting Eagle 1.80 1.3 2-1
6 6 Montana Cafe 15.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Tom Cat Tuesday 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 We Need a Favor 12.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Lottery Win 6.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Tap Me a Song 20.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Cannon 6.00 8.9 17-1
3 3 Trojan Pride 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Rainbow Miss S.) – Rainbow Miss S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Caliente Star 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 She’s a Dreamer 3.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 Strong Like Sara 1.80 5.3 10-1
6 6 Morally Complex 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Plinko Chip 15.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Millie’s Stardust 30.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Very Cosmopolitan 15.00 7.7 15-1
2 2 Ministry’s Destiny 20.00 9 17-1
1 1 Sky High Angel 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Santos Dumont 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Bron and Brow 15.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Bettys Cash 20.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Congrats On Fifty 12.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Lundberg 8.00 3 6-1
12 12 Vodka Martini 10.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Magia Nera 2.50 6.1 12-1
11 11 Macron 4.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Unpredictable Bay 20.00 8.8 17-1
6 6 Sweet as Sin 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 Midnight Pranks 15.00 11.7 22-1
3 3 Vale 20.00 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.