Oaklawn Park Picks: Fifth Season Reschedule Analysis

After the deep freeze at Oaklawn Park, the racing action has returned. This weekend’s races include the rescheduled Fifth Season Stakes. Check out our Oaklawn Park picks for the card!

Full Card Analysis

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Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post: 12:30 PM CT; $115k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 9

• #5 NYQUICK (7-5): Gets the top selection. Will run for the combination of Cox and Torres. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #1 BEN FRANKLIN (8-5): Will be competitive in this spot. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run. Runs really consistent pace figures.
• #4 SOUTHERN SUNSET (8-1): Isn’t without hope. Runs evenly and will get a fair pace scenario. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.
• #6 GAME KEEPER (5-1): Isn’t without hope. Makes sense on speed figures. Runs consistently in moderately paced races.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 4 – 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post: 12:58 PM CT; $40k Claiming going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 12

• #9 CANAVALL (9-2): Gets the top selection. Makes sense on speed figures. Runs evenly and will get a fair pace scenario.
• #5 IGNITIS (15-1): Is a price horse and will be competitive. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.
• #4 DANCE SOME MO (5-1): Feels like a fringe contender. Runs evenly and will get a fair pace scenario.
• #10 RED LINE OVERDRIVE (10-1): Is a price horse and feels like a fringe contender. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has been solid in recent starts.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 4 – 10

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post: 1:31 PM CT; $60k Maiden Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 12

• #9 TOP OF THE STREET (4-1): Gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Has the pedigree to be a major player.
• #12 NULLIFY (7-2): Is a major player in this race. Has been running against decent company and should be ready to run a big one.
• #2 JUST ASK WATTS (6-1): Has a shot in this race. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.
• #10 MIRAGE (10-1): Is a price horse and isn’t without hope.

Selections: 9 – 12 – 2 – 10

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post: 2:04 PM CT; $37k Starter Allowance going 1 1/8 m on dirt; Entries: 12

• #6 BEAR OAK (3-1): Gets the top selection. Goes out for the Amoss barn and gets Torres in the irons. Has been solid in recent starts.
• #7 SITTIN ON GO (5-2): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #3 TRUCULENT (9-2): Probably best to put underneath. Is the class of the field.
• #12 ALL WEST (10-1): Is a price horse and probably best to put underneath. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 3 – 12

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post: 2:37 PM CT; $61k Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 14

• #11 YOU LITTLE VIXEN (8-1): Gets the top selection. Has the top overall power rating in the group. Will likely be part of the early pace. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #14 WHAT’S TO DO (5-1): Is a major player in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Will likely get the right setup.
• #1 CODE FOR SUCCESS (12-1): Is a price horse and will be competitive. Is the class of the field.
• #2 D’ORO STREET (6-1): Will be competitive. Will run for the combination of Walden and Santana.

Selections: 11 – 14 – 1 – 2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post: 3:10 PM CT; $44k Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 14

• #4 RAM (3-1): Is a major player in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Is the class of the field.
• #12 MIDNIGHT MAJESTY (20-1): Is a price horse and gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group. A dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #5 LEAGUE OF LEGENDS (10-1): Is a price horse and is a major player. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #8 COMMUNICATION MEMO (5-1): Will be competitive. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 4 – 12 – 5 – 8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post: 3:44 PM CT; $140k Allowance going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 11

• #6 HONEY RUN (6-1): Gets the top selection. Goes out for the Hartman barn and gets Landeros in the irons. Is the class of the field.
• #5 JUBELLA (7-2): Is a major player in this race. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one. Will run for the combination of Diodoro and Torres.
• #3 MALIBU SMART (8-1): Will be competitive. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one. Goes out for the Hartman barn and gets Bejarano in the irons.
• #10 PARIS STYLE (8-1): Will be competitive. Will run for the combination of Mcpeek and Leparoux. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 3 – 10

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post: 4:22 PM CT; $141k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 12

• #10 NINJA WARRIOR (5-1): Gets the top selection. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. Goes out for the Diodoro barn and gets Torres in the irons.
• #6 MISTER ICEMAN (4-1): Will be competitive. Is the class of the field.
• #12 EASY ACTION (5-2): Will be competitive. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #1 DERBY DATE (30-1): Is a price horse and will be competitive. Will run for the combination of Contreras and Esquivel.

Selections: 10 – 6 – 12 – 1

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post: 4:55 PM CT; $150k Fifth Season S. going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 8

• #6 DURANTE (9-5): Gets the best bet of the card. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Will run for the combination of Jacobson and Vazquez. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #5 KUPUNA (7-2): Isn’t without hope. Makes sense on speed figures. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #2 SILVER PROSPECTOR (9-2): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Is the class of the field. May benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #3 BRIGADIER GENERAL (6-1): Probably best to put underneath. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one. Has been running against decent company.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 2 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post: 5:24 PM CT; $115k Maiden Special Weight going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 14

• #2 NGALA (3-1): Gets the top selection. Has been running against decent company.
• #5 PRINCIPAL ANITA (20-1): Is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #10 MY JULIA (5-1): Debuts here and seems to be running for the minor placings. Will run for the combination of Morse and Esquivel.
• #13 Q’S YOUR MAMA (7-2): Debuts here and seems to be running for the minor placings. Is well bred for this spot.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 10 – 13

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