Oaklawn Park Picks- 2025 Smarty Jones Stakes

The racing action from Oaklawn Park on Saturday features the Smarty Jones Stakes. @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: 12:30 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 THE WARDEN (6-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 HYPNUS (20-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 PRIMO CANARY (20-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 LORD BARANOF (12-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 8 – 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:58 PM CT; Claiming $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #10 DERBY DATE (12-1): Top pick. Race may setup for this runner. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #9 KNICKS STORY (5-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 ESPIONAGE (6-1): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Likely in the mix early.
• #14 WORTH LOOKING (15-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 10 – 9 – 1 – 14

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:26 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $60k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #5 BERMUDA BLITZ (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 MOMISSIONER (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 MONTANA CAFE (15-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #12 MIRACLE ON CENTRAL (8-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 9 – 12

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:55 PM CT; Claiming $62k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #7 CALIFORNIA TIGER (5-1): Gets the top selection at a nice price here. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 BRITERDAYZAHEAD (3-1): Major Player. Can run with these. Likely to get forward position.
• #2 HIGHER STANDARD (15-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 BEN DIESEL (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 2 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:25 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #1 TWO DOLLAR EDDIE (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #7 GOD’S COUNTRY (4-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Can run with these.
• #3 VINEY (20-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 PARAMOUNT PAYCHECK (30-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 3 – 9

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:55 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #8 LAT LONG (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #9 ANTHONIAN (10-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 BOURBON’S FAULT (15-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. May be able find the right setup.
• #6 BIG CITY (5-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 7 – 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:24 PM CT; Mockingbird Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 SHISOSPICY (4-5): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 G W’S GIRL (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 CHATTER (9-2): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 PIGGY TALES UP (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 9 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:52 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #1 ATTACHE (5-2): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #6 GUNFLASH (4-1): Fringe Contender. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 WILLIE BIRD (6-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
• #8 GOODASIWONSWAS (7-2): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 10 – 8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:22 PM CT; Smarty Jones Stakes $250k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 COAL BATTLE (9-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #5 MO QUALITY (5-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 KALE’S ANGEL (2-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 HOT PROPERTY (8-5): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 1 – 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:50 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 SIR GREYLIND (4-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #4 DANCE SOME MO (7-2): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Good race flow for this runner.
• #13 BEDARD (6-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #6 DAILY GRIND (30-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 12 – 4 – 13 – 6

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