Oaklawn Park Picks- Arkansas Derby (3/29/2025)

The racing action from Oaklawn Park on Saturday features the Arkansas Derby. @HandicappingT3 has all the Oaklawn Park picks for the entire card!

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Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:20 AM CT; Starter Allowance $45k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 CASHMEUP (7-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 ICARUS (4-1): Contender. Productive recent form.
• #3 EMBER (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
• #5 MAD ADAM (10-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 10 – 7 – 3 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 11:50 AM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 FANATICAL (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #10 GATESKEEPER (20-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 VITAL MIND (2-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 FAUST (7-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 3 – 4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:22 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #11 TWO DOLLAR EDDIE (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
• #10 DAWSON JAMES (4-1): Major Player. Likely to take a step forward. Good race flow for this runner.
• #1 TIZMARKUS (7-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #3 WILLY CUTS (9-2): Major Player. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 10 – 1 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 12:52 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $130k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #7 ASHBURN ALLEY (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #9 PHAROAH’S HEART (12-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #12 SHE CALLED (9-2): Worth a look. Should sit a good trip. Previous success in similar race types.
• #11 BROOKLYNN DREW (10-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 12 – 11

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:24 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 GOD’S COUNTRY (4-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 GIANT MOON (5-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 MR. BUTCH (7-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
• #1 FOUR O NINE (6-1): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 4 – 1

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:04 PM CT; Matron Stakes $250k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 ALMOSTGONE ROCKET (3-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 BENEDETTA (4-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 HAULIN ICE (7-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 AMERICAN BAND (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:40 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $131k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #2 DISCO BALL (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 ZAMBEZI (9-2): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #10 FAVORITE OUTLAW (6-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 CLEAR THE AIR (20-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 10 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:17 PM CT; Oaklawn Mile Stakes $500k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 SAUDI CROWN (7-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 THE WINE STEWARD (4-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Can run with these.
• #3 BANISHING (9-5): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 DIMATIC (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 3 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:53 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 OY GEVALD (9-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #8 ZARDUN (10-1): Contender. Productive recent form.
• #9 JUST CLASSIC (10-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Could wear these ones down late.
• #5 FEVER NIGHT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 9 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:32 PM CT; Eclipse Overnight Stakes $145k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 WENDELSSOHN (9-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #9 ATTACHE (15-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #6 NINJA WARRIOR (6-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
• #4 OSBOURNE (8-1): Fringe Contender.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 6 – 4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:12 PM CT; American Pharoah Overnight Stakes $145k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #1 BISHOPS BAY (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 BENDOOG (4-1): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 MAGIC TAP (15-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #6 LIBERAL ARTS (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 4 – 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:02 PM CT; Fantasy Stakes $750k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 QUIETSIDE (2-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #7 SIMPLY JOKING (8-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Speed figures match this group well.
• #1 TAKE CHARGE MILADY (6-1): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 CALIFORNIA SUNSET (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 13

Post Time: 6:48 PM CT; Arkansas Derby $1500k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 SANDMAN (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
• #8 COAL BATTLE (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 SPEED KING (15-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #9 CORNUCOPIAN (7-5): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 5 – 9

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 14

Post Time: 7:24 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #2 LAT LONG (5-2): Top pick. Odds suggest this colt is ready to fire on debut. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #1 GUN PARTY (15-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 GUNOE (3-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Having this jockey up can only help the chances.
• #4 BOLT AT MIDNIGHT (8-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 7 – 4

 

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