Oaklawn Park Picks 3/16: Whitmore Stakes

Oaklawn will honor one of their most renowned horses this weekend with the running of the Whitmore. Check out our Oaklawn Park picks for the entire card!

Whitmore- The Feisty Legend

In a world where horses that show any amount of talent get whisked off the racetrack for the breeding shed, Whitmore was a throwback. In his 43 race career he posted 15 wins including his final grade 1 victory in the Breeders’ Cup sprint in 2020. Although the horse traveled the country for races, he frequently came home to the Hot Springs track. Year after year fans came out to see the old boy who notched wins in 6 consecutive seasons.

The gelding earned over $4.5 million in purses over his 7 year racing career.

Full Card Analysis

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Oaklawn Park Picks- Race 1

Post: 12:00 PM CT; $34k Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 7

• #7 TIGER DAD (8-1): Top selection, makes sense on speed figures, strong combination. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #6 CREME DE LA CHROME (9-2): Major player, good bet to hit the board.
• #5 HAPPYMAC (5-2): Competitive, makes sense on speed figures, fair pace scenario.
• #3 SPOTTED BULL (12-1): Price horse, fringe contender, solid recent starts.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 5 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks- Race 2

Post: 12:31 PM CT; $30k Maiden Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 11

• #1 OCEAN BIRD (2-1): Top selection, strong combination, well-bred.
• #5 CLASSY EDGE (10-1): Price horse, major player, solid recent starts.
• #4 PRINCIPAL ANITA (20-1): Price horse, competitive, makes sense on speed figures.
• #9 PREDICTING (4-1): Competitive, runs good enough to beat this group.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 9

Oaklawn Park Picks- Race 3

Post: 1:02 PM CT; $60k Maiden Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 9

• #4 MUSICAL MAESTRO (7-2): Top selection, running against decent company, well-bred.
• #2 GUCCI BOY (7-5): Competitive, strong pedigree, major player.
• #9 HAPPY TEARS (9-2): Competitive, likely to make a late run.
• #3 TRABR’S CREED (20-1): Price horse, running for minor placings, dangerous on the front end.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 9 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks- Race 4

Post: 1:33 PM CT; $30k Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 10

• #9 QUICK BUCK (7-2): Top selection, runs good enough to beat this group.
• #3 ASYMMETRIC (5-2): Competitive, top overall power rating.
• #8 DEUS EX MACHINA (6-1): Consider underneath.
• #6 CRAVENSWORTH (3-1): Consider underneath, strong combination.

Selections: 9 – 3 – 8 – 6

Oaklawn Park Picks- Race 5

Post: 2:04 PM CT; $141k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 9

• #5 TAXED (5-2): Top selection, dangerous threat on the front end.
• #1 BACKYARD MONEY (9-2): Major player, dangerous threat on the front end.
• #8 ALWAYS ANGELS (8-1): Major player, solid recent starts, class of the field.
• #2 AMERICAN ROCKETTE (3-1): Major player, proven in previous starts.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 8 – 2

Oaklawn Park Picks- Race 6

Post: 2:35 PM CT; $30k Maiden Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 12

• #12 VIOLENT RIVER (9-5): Top selection, runs good enough to beat this group, strong pedigree.
• #10 CHROME CANDY (7-2): Fringe contender, makes sense on speed figures, likely part of early pace.
• #4 DANCIN ROCKET (6-1): Not without hope, likely in the first flight of runners.
• #1 PALMETTO DEVIL (9-2): Consider underneath, shouldn’t have trouble with the distance, strong combination.

Selections: 12 – 10 – 4 – 1

Oaklawn Park Picks- Race 7

Post: 3:10 PM CT; $200k Purple Martin S. going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 6

• #6 XTREME DIVA (2-1): Top selection, good bet to hit the board, class of the field.
• #2 BLUE SQUALL (5-2): Major player, makes sense on speed figures.
• #5 ASTERNIA (7-2): Competitive, dangerous threat on the front end, class of the field.
• #1 XTREME SMOKE SHOW (5-1): Has a shot, solid recent starts, ready for a big run.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 5 – 1

Oaklawn Park Picks- Race 8

Post: 3:45 PM CT; $140k Allowance going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 11

• #1 HAULIN ICE (3-1): Top selection, runs good enough to beat this group.
• #4 NO COINCIDENCES (9-2): Major player, likely out on or near the lead.
• #9 COUNT IT ALL JOY (5-1): Major player, in good form, strong combination.
• #2 TIMBAVATI (15-1): Price horse, competitive, strong combination.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 9 – 2

Oaklawn Park Picks- Race 9

Post: 4:23 PM CT; $250k Whitmore S. going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 7

• #3 RYVIT (2-1): Top selection, shouldn’t have trouble with the distance, strong jockey trainer combination.
• #2 TEJANO TWIST (9-5): Competitive, top overall power rating, solid recent starts.
• #6 JAXON TRAVELER (12-1): Price horse, has a shot, dangerous on the front end.
• #1 OSBOURNE (8-1): Fringe contender, class of the field.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 6 – 1

Oaklawn Park Picks- Race 10

Post: 4:54 PM CT; $141k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 10

• #8 ROCKET CAN (9-5): Top selection, class of the field, shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #10 HEROIC MOVE (2-1): Top selection, proven in previous starts, shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #6 HARLOCAP (4-1): Fringe contender, strong combination.
• #5 LUCKY BOSS (10-1): Price horse, not without hope, proven in previous starts.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 6 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks- Race 11

Post: 5:30 PM CT; $115k Maiden Special Weight going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 14

• #6 RUNNINTHESTREETS (2-1): Top selection, runs good enough to beat this group, strong connections.
• #14 ALOHA BABY (7-2): Competitive, likely to make a late run.
• #13 AURORA GEE (6-1): Not without hope, proven in previous starts.
• #7 Q’S YOUR MAMA (7-2): Consider underneath, solid recent starts, ready for a big run.

Selections: 6 – 14 – 13 – 7

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In addition, Betting News will continue to provide in depth analysis of select racing cards throughout the week.

Thursday

• Turf Paradise picks featuring the Turf Paradise Derby, Phoenix Gold Cup, and Cotton Fitzsimmons.

Saturday

• Aqueduct picks featuring the Cicada Stakes
• Santa Anita picks featuring the Grade 3 San Carlos
• Oaklawn Park picks featuring featuring the Grade 3 Whitmore

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