Oaklawn Park Picks- Whitmore Stakes (03/15/2025)

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

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Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $67k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 MAX GOT EXCITED (7-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #8 BYE BYE MILES (2-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 TEXAS CYCLONE (6-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Should step forward from the first start.
• #4 FLYIN PRIVATE (6-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 3 – 4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:03 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $32k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #5 MUSEUM QUALITY (9-5): Best bet of the card. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #7 LORD DIAMOND (8-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #14 CAT STORM (5-2): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #12 BABY NOVA (30-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 14 – 12

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:34 PM CT; Starter Allowance $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 AWESOME ANNMARIE (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 AUSTRIAN NAVY (9-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #4 TELL ME WHEN (5-1): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 ATLANTIC STRIKE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 4 – 8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:05 PM CT; Claiming $32k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #5 FEATHERS ROAD (9-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #9 PATCH O’BRIEN (8-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #3 HEY BOSS (3-1): Worth a look. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #11 QUICK BUCK (20-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 3 – 11

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:37 PM CT; Claiming $33k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 LOGICAL MYTH (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #1 SEAS OF NORMANDY (7-2): Major Player.
• #2 TIWANAKU (4-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 SEVEN FLAT (9-2): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 12 – 1 – 2 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:08 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $62k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 GOOD CALL (2-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #5 BUZZWORTHY (6-1): Contender. Running well of late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #4 ANNIE BEE (5-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 BELVEDERE CLUB (12-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves are there in the final furlong. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 10 – 5 – 4 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:40 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $130k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 WHERE’S MY RING (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #10 CARARRA (4-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #3 STANDOUTSENSATION (8-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Hard to argue with the recent races.
• #1 PROMISING (15-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 10 – 3 – 1

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:12 PM CT; Claiming $45k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 SAMURAI PRINCE (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #3 MIDNIGHT PRANKS (5-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 HI YAH (15-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #4 JACKMAN (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 2 – 4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:44 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #14 ONE WAY OR ANOTHER (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 SHE’S A DREAMER (9-2): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #13 CASHMERE BABY (15-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level.
• #11 STREET PAINTER (15-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 14 – 5 – 13 – 11

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:17 PM CT; Whitmore Stakes $250k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 GIANT MISCHIEF (5-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 CLOSETHEGAME SUGAR (9-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 HAPPY IS A CHOICE (4-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 BOOTH (3-1): Fringe Contender. Debuting here, this colt is at short odds. Potential for talent. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 2 – 4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:50 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #11 SPOILER (5-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #4 MENA (3-1): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 KING RUSSELL (9-2): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #6 DANCE SOME MO (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 11 – 4 – 2 – 6

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