Oaklawn Park Picks- 2025 Azeri Stakes (3/8/2025)

The racing action from Oaklawn Park on Saturday features the Azeri 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 · Claiming $35k · 6 F Dirt · Field of 14 runners

• #3 HOPPIN JOHN (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #11 CHOCTAW ZIP (4-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #9 AMAZING SUCCESS (5-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Likely in the mix early.
• #14 ALLO ENRY (12-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 11 – 9 – 14

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:03 PM CT · Maiden Claiming $40k · 1 1/16 M Dirt · Field of 14 runners

• #3 SIR GALLIVANT (2-1): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #12 SPEECHLESS (9-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 SPRINT OUT PASS (20-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Likely in the mix early.
• #8 VINO VIDI VICI (15-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 12 – 6 – 8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:36 PM CT · Claiming $32k · 6 F Dirt · Field of 14 runners

• #10 MID DAY IMAGE (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 WIND OF CHANGE (8-5): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
• #11 KNICKS STORY (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #13 TRIKITRAKI (10-1): Contender. Jockey is having a great meet. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 10 – 4 – 11 – 13

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:08 PM CT · Starter Allowance $40k · 1 1/16 M Dirt · Field of 11 runners

• #10 CASHMEUP (8-5): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 ANTIGRAVITY (12-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 INCA EMPIRE (6-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 ETERNALLY GRATEFUL (4-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 10 – 6 – 1 – 2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:39 PM CT · Claiming $42k · 6 F Dirt · Field of 11 runners

• #10 FORT WARREN (3-1): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Decent form of late.
• #5 CANE CREEK ROAD (6-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 ESPIONAGE (7-2): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Has experience at this level.
• #8 KING ANTHONY (20-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 5 – 7 – 8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:10 PM CT · Claiming $35k · 6 F Dirt · Field of 11 runners

• #2 CEEPEEGEE (2-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Fits well with this group.
• #8 PARKWAY (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #7 ORE MINE (4-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
• #9 SWEET AS SIN (6-1): Contender. Goes out for hall of famer Steve Asmussen who puts his son aboard.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 7 – 9

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:41 PM CT · Claiming $62k · 1 1/16 M Dirt · Field of 10 runners

• #1 EASTSIDE COOL (4-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 VITTORIO (7-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #8 SITTIN ON GO (8-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
• #5 ETHEREAL ROAD (5-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Speed figs are a bit slow but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 8 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:12 PM CT · Maiden Special Weight $110k · 1 1/16 M Dirt · Field of 13 runners

• #10 TAP INTO THIS (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #1 TITANIUM MAN (20-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 ZAT’S THE ONE (4-1): Contender. Likely in the mix early. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #5 OY GEVALD (7-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 10 – 1 – 8 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:48 PM CT · Allowance $130k · 6 F Dirt · Field of 12 runners

• #10 NUIT MAGIQUE (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 LASSIE MY GIRL (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
• #8 ROMAN GRACE (15-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Likely in the mix early.
• #7 SHE CALLED (4-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 2 – 8 – 7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:25 PM CT · Azeri Stakes $400k · 1 1/16 M Dirt · Field of 7 runners

• #1 THORPEDO ANNA (2-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 JODY’S PRIDE (8-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #2 ALPINE PRINCESS (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #6 FREE LIKE A GIRL (15-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:57 PM CT · Starter Allowance $40k · 6 F Dirt · Field of 11 runners

• #11 TOP GUN TOMMY (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #5 SUMMER SPLASH (4-1): Major Player. Goes out for the Asmussens. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 EL DIABLO ROJO (10-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #7 RUSSIAN TO WIN (3-1): Fringe Contender. Potential for talent.

Selections: 11 – 5 – 10 – 7

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