Oaklawn Park Picks: 2025 Derby Prep- Rebel Stakes (2/23)

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

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Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM CT | Race Type: Maiden Special Weight $110k | Distance: 1 1/16 M Dirt | Field Size: 10 runners

• #7 DOROTEO (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
• #6 BAOBAB (7-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 HIRED GUN (15-1): Contender. May be able to find the right setup. Has experience at this level.
• #10 RIPPED (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 9 – 10

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:31 PM CT | Race Type: Allowance $130k | Distance: 6 F Dirt | Field Size: 11 runners

• #5 B SUDD (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 GREAT RICHIE M (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 GOODASIWONSWAS (4-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. May be able to find the right setup.
• #8 BRESLAU (15-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 7 – 8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:02 PM CT | Race Type: Allowance $130k | Distance: 6 F Dirt | Field Size: 14 runners

• #10 THERESASILVERLININ (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 BENNYKAYANDSUZYTOO (6-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #1 ASHBURN ALLEY (2-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip.
• #12 GLORIETTE (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 10 – 4 – 1 – 12

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:31 PM CT | Race Type: Carousel Stakes $150k | Distance: 6 F Dirt | Field Size: 9 runners

• #1 BENEDETTA (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #6 MS. BUCCHERO (12-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 SANDY BOTTOM (9-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. May be able to find the right setup.
• #3 JUSTIQUE (5-2): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 4 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:02 PM CT | Race Type: Maiden Special Weight $110k | Distance: 6 F Dirt | Field Size: 12 runners

• #7 CORNUCOPIAN (2-1): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #10 MAX GOT EXCITED (8-1): Major Player. Running well of late.
• #4 SECRET LEGEND (15-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 FAUST (4-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 4 – 2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:33 PM CT | Race Type: Allowance $130k | Distance: 1 1/16 M Dirt | Field Size: 12 runners

• #11 SPOILER (15-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #9 IMPERIAL GUN (9-2): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #4 B D SAINTS (12-1): Worth a look. Speed figs match up nicely. Likely in the mix early.
• #7 LAMBETH (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong.

Selections: 11 – 9 – 4 – 7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:04 PM CT | Race Type: Allowance $131k | Distance: 6 F Dirt | Field Size: 10 runners

• #3 ATTACHE (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 JUST STEEL (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #8 BIG CITY (15-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.
• #10 NINJA WARRIOR (9-2): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 8 – 10

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:35 PM CT | Race Type: Trivista Overnight Stakes $145k | Distance: 1 1/16 M Dirt | Field Size: 11 runners

• #2 BRU NA BOINNE (6-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 PEIGNOIR (5-2): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #11 IN JUST MY HEELS (3-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #10 AMBER CASCADE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 11 – 10

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:07 PM CT | Race Type: Honeybee Stakes $500k | Distance: 1 1/16 M Dirt | Field Size: 13 runners

• #1 MUHIMMA (7-5): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #13 FIVE G (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 LOOK FORWARD (6-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #5 QUICKICK (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 13 – 9 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:45 PM CT | Race Type: Razorback Handicap $500k | Distance: 1 1/16 M Dirt | Field Size: 14 runners

• #3 FIRST MISSION (5-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #10 COOKE CREEK (12-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 SKINNER (6-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 BADDEST GOOD BOY (9-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 10 – 5 – 8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:23 PM CT | Race Type: Rebel Stakes $1250k | Distance: 1 1/16 M Dirt | Field Size: 14 runners

• #10 BULLARD (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 MADAKET ROAD (9-2): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 SMOKEN WICKED (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #11 SPEED KING (6-1): Fringe Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 5 – 9 – 11

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:53 PM CT | Race Type: Maiden Special Weight $110k | Distance: 6 F Dirt | Field Size: 14 runners

• #8 TWO DOLLAR EDDIE (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #9 TIZMARKUS (7-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 MAYOR (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #14 GOD’S COUNTRY (12-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 2 – 14

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