Oaklawn Park Picks- 2024 Opening Day Analysis

The racing action from Oaklawn Park on Friday features the Advent Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Oaklawn Park picks for the entire card!

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Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $34k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #8 RANGE LIFE (5-2): Let’s start the meet with the best bet of the card. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #7 KOKOMO STARLET (3-1): Fringe Contender. Jackson is a good bet at the meet. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #11 PRINCIPAL ANITA (12-1): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #14 AIR CASTLE (8-1): Fringe Contender.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 11 – 14

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:58 PM CT; Claiming $62k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 GOT THUNDER (4-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 LATE NITE RADIO (3-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 I GOT NO MUNNY (7-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Likely in the mix early.
• #4 BLOW TORCH (12-1): Major Player. Should still have enough in reserves for the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 7 – 4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:26 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $34k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 BAYOU JUSTICE (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Races that could beat these.
• #9 TORNADO ROAD (12-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 TIS CHARMING (3-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #5 MIND HUNTER (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 7 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:54 PM CT; Claiming $33k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #5 TAILLIGHTS (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #12 FACE VALUE (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #8 NEPAL UP (5-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #4 COST BASIS (6-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 5 – 12 – 8 – 4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:22 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $131k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 PHAROAH’S HEART (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #10 LOVER GIRL (12-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 STORY HOUR (10-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup.
• #7 ALWAYS ANGELS (5-2): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough reserves for the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 10 – 5 – 7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:50 PM CT; Claiming $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #12 SUMMORYA (9-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 74-speed rating, which is among the top in the group.
• #4 ONE WAY OR ANOTHER (2-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position.
• #1 SHE BE SHEEHAN (12-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Has experience at this level.
• #2 ZONGS IRISH FROST (8-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 12 – 4 – 1 – 2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:18 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #5 GUNOE (2-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Strong early pace figs.
• #10 WITHOUT A TRACE (7-2): Contender. Productive recent form. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #11 GET A JOB (9-2): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 SIR GREYLIND (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 10 – 11 – 1

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:46 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #2 MIMI’S GRACE (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #12 BURIANA (20-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 JENKIN (12-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Should sit a good trip.
• #6 MOMENTARIO (12-1): Major Player. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 2 – 12 – 5 – 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:14 PM CT; Advent Stakes $150k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 INNOVATOR (1-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Fits well with this group.
• #2 THREE ECHOES (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 PERFECT MAGIC (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #6 KALE’S ANGEL (5-2): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 4 – 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:40 PM CT; Starter Allowance $55k; 1 3/16 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #8 TRUCULENT (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs.
• #9 C F V BULLET (20-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #11 BRIGHT SPARK (3-1): Worth a look. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Morning Line suggests this gelding is all systems go for the first start.
• #5 INDIAN GULCH (4-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 11 – 5

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• Oaklawn Park Picks featuring full card analysis for opening day and the Advent Stakes

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