The racing action from Oaklawn Park on Saturday features the Dixie Belle Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Oaklawn Park picks for the entire card!
Full Card Analysis
Oaklawn Park Picks 2025 Dixie Belle
Bet all of today’s selections with signup bonuses and promotions at BetOnline.
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:35 PM CT; Maiden Optional Claiming $68k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #9 VANILLA (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #2 ORDER RESTORED (2-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #8 SPOTAWAY (7-2): Worth a look. Should step forward from the first start.
- #7 CRUISE MISSILE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 9 – 2 – 8 – 7
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:08 PM CT; Claiming $44k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #5 MISCHIEVOUS M (9-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #6 EASY ACTION (15-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Can run with these.
- #7 MARKET STREET (12-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #8 KING ANTHONY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 5 – 6 – 7 – 8
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:40 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $67k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #5 GRYPHON (8-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #7 ROCK SOLO (5-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Good race flow for this runner.
- #3 EXTRADITION (9-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. May be able find the right setup.
- #1 TANGO MIKE MIKE (5-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 3 – 1
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:11 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $32k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.
- #5 ZOOM (7-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 78 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs.
- #8 CAT STORM (4-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #12 LORD DIAMOND (3-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #6 WESTEROS (8-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 5 – 8 – 12 – 6
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:43 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #5 MAJESTIC OOPS (10-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
- #8 PERFECT SHOT (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #2 STANDOUTSENSATION (3-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 CARARRA (6-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 8 – 2 – 4
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:15 PM CT; Claiming $45k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #3 DOUBLE BARREL (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #6 BOLT AT MIDNIGHT (5-2): Fringe Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #5 MYRA’S BOY (20-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
- #1 JUST ASK WATTS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 5 – 1
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:47 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $131k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #2 MAGIC TAP (9-5): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #1 TONKA WARRIOR (3-1): Fringe Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #3 MASQUEPARADE (12-1): Worth a look. Speed figs match up nicely. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #9 SPEED BIAS (5-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 9
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:19 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #8 CRAZY CAMI (4-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race may setup for this runner.
- #7 SIMPLY ENCHANTING (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #4 LEMON MUFFIN (2-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
- #2 BEST SELLER (5-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 7 – 4 – 2
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:51 PM CT; Dixie Belle Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #6 G W’S GIRL (7-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #5 WHATA MOON (7-2): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #7 YOU’LL BE BACK (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 MISS MARTINI (12-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 7 – 1
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:23 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.
- #2 BRAHMS IMAGE (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #14 STRIKE RIDGE (15-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #7 ZIPPY MARK (15-1): Major Player. Should step forward from the first start. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #4 HOLDING PATTERN (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 14 – 7 – 4
Betting News Horse Racing Coverage
Don’t miss all the horse racing action covered by Betting News each and every week. Coverage includes free handicapping tools, comprehensive guides, and in-depth analysis of the week’s biggest cards. Check out our full card analysis for this week’s upcoming big races:
Saturday Analysis
- Fair Grounds Picks featuring the Grade 2 Risen Star offering Kentucky Derby Prep points
- Gulfstream Park Picks featuring the Grade 2 Royal Delta Stakes
- Oaklawn Park Picks featuring the Dixie Belle Stakes
- Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 3 Palos Verdes Stakes
Sunday Analysis
- Sunland Park Picks featuring the Sunland Oaks and Derby offering Kentucky Derby Prep points