Oaklawn Park Picks- Oaklawn Handicap (4/19/2025)

The racing action from Oaklawn Park on Saturday features the Oaklawn Handicap. @HandicappingT3 has all the Oaklawn Park picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $68k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 ROCK SOLO (9-5): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.

• #3 HAUNTED FLAME (2-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #4 REBEL MOON (5-1): Worth a look. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.

• #5 IRON SHARPENS IRON (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 4 – 5

The Plays

• Win: #9 at odds of 8-5 or higher
• Exacta Key: 9/4,6,8
• Trifecta Key: 9/4,6,8/3,4,5,6,8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:52 PM CT; Starter Allowance $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #8 RAYMOND (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group.

• #10 UNCAPTURED WARRIOR (7-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #1 BRITERDAYZAHEAD (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.

• #4 MR PUK (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 1 – 4

The Plays

• Win: #8 at odds of 2-1 or higher

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:23 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 SPRING DANCER (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 78 speed rating which is among the top in the group.

• #4 AVERY’S MISCHIEF (3-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.

• #3 TEMPTING EVE (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.

• #5 RATIONAL THEORY (6-1): Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 3 – 5

The Plays

• Win: #8 at odds of 9-5 or higher

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:56 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 MENA (9-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.

• #1 GUN PARTY (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

• #2 DANCE SOME MO (12-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup.

• #5 DAILY GRIND (5-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 2 – 5

The Plays

• Win: #8 at 9-5 or higher
• Win: #1 at 4-1 or higher
• Exacta Box: 1,2,8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:27 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 FANATICAL (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.

• #10 SPORTS HERO (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #2 FAUST (5-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Could wear these ones down late.

• #1 IMPROBABLE LUCK (12-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 4 – 10 – 2 – 1

The Plays

• Win: #4 at odds of 2-1 or higher
• Exacta Box: 2,4,10

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:04 PM CT; Bathhouse Row Stakes $200k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 INSTANT REPLAY (4-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #1 HYMN (4-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #4 TIZ SECURE (9-2): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.

• #2 CALDERA (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 4 – 2

The Plays

• Win: #7 at 7-5 or higher
• Exacta: 7/2,3
• Trifecta: 7/1,2,3,4/1,2,3,4
• Pick 3: 7/7,8,9,10/3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:35 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 GLOBAL QUOTE (7-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

• #7 SUPER CRUISE (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Speed figures match this group well.

• #8 TAP INTO THIS (5-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Potential to have this pace fall just right.

• #10 KAVANAUGH (10-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 8 – 10

The Plays

• Win: #9 at 2-1 or higher
• Exacta Box: 7,8,9

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:09 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #10 LITTLE BLAZE (5-2): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.

• #3 MANAGING MISCHIEF (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #8 MO FOR US (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.

• #2 INSIGHTFUL MISS (7-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 8 – 2

The Plays

• Win: #10 at 2-1 or higher
• Win: #3 at 9-2 or higher
• Exacta Box: 3,10

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:42 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #2 TIZMARKUS (5-2): Top pick. Decent form of late. Races competitive with the top contenders.

• #12 HICKO (8-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Running well of late.

• #3 WILLY CUTS (10-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Potential to have this pace fall just right.

• #4 GOD’S COUNTRY (12-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 2 – 12 – 3 – 4

The Plays

• Win: #2 at 2-1 or higher

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:26 PM CT; Valley Of The Vapors Stakes $200k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 MISS MARTINI (3-1): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #4 QUANTUM BURST (2-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #1 JENKIN (12-1): Worth a look. The 80 speed rating is among the best in the field. Previous success in similar race types.

• #6 PRINCESS ALIYAH (12-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 1 – 6

The Plays

• Win: #7 at 3-2 or higher
• Exacta Key: 7/1,3,4
• Trifecta Key:  7/1,3,4/1,3,4,6
• Daily Double: 7/3,4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:10 PM CT; Oaklawn Handicap $1250k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING (5-2): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #3 FIRST MISSION (2-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.

• #7 BANISHING (7-2): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.

• #5 ALEXANDER HELIOS (4-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 7 – 5

The Plays

• Win: #4 at 2-1 or higher

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:45 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #7 ZIPPY MARK (5-2): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #3 BRAHMS IMAGE (15-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

• #8 GETTINBY (8-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.

• #9 NICHOLAI (12-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 8 – 9

The Plays

• Win: #7 at 7-2 or higher
• Win: #3 at 4-1 or higher
• Exacta Box: 7,3,8

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