Oaklawn Park Picks: Apple Blossom Handicap (4/11/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Apr 11, 2026, 8:00 am ET

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

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Oaklawn Park Picks: Apple Blossom Handicap (4/11/2026)

Oaklawn Park Picks: Apple Blossom Handicap (4/11/2026)

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:45 PM CT; Claiming $48k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #3 ROWDY RIOT (5-2): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
  • #4 MITTY'S GRIDDY (3-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Top connections on the circuit with Cabrera and Hartman.
  • #1 LOTTERY WIN (7-2): Contender. Likely in the mix early. Should sit a good trip.
  • #5 MILITANT (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 2-1

Exacta: 3 / 4,1

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:23 PM CT; Claiming $31k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #8 SPEED BIAS (2-1): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #7 PARKWAY (15-1): Fringe Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #2 BOLT AT MIDNIGHT (7-2): Underneath. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
  • #4 CAMP DADDY (5-2): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 2 – 4

The Plays

Win: #8 at 2-1

Exacta: 8 / 7,2

Pick 3 (races 2-4): #8 with #7 with #5,7,2,8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:55 PM CT; Starter Allowance $50k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

  • #7 POPPA ECHO (7-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #6 HANDSOME HERB (9-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
  • #4 BOURBON'S FAULT (5-2): Fringe Contender. May be able find the right setup. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #5 COLONEL CALIENTE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #7 at 1-1

Exacta: 7 / 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:27 PM CT; Claiming $30.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

  • #5 KY DO DECLARE (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Strong early pace figs.
  • #7 HE IS HEAVEN SENT (6-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
  • #2 AMENTUM (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #8 MAMOOT (5-1): Major Player. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Esquivel and Silva team up on this one.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 2 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 5,7,2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:59 PM CT; Claiming $70k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #4 SURVEILLANCE (8-5): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Stamina to outlast the competition.
  • #7 MISH (7-5): Major Player. This one debuts at low odds. Backside buzz? Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #2 R HEISMAN (6-1): Fringe Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Has experience at this level.
  • #1 BARKSDALE (15-1): Underneath. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 8-5

Exacta: 4 / 7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:30 PM CT; Starter Allowance $65k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #8 TIZ IN SIGHT (5-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Cabrera and Hartman team up on this one.
  • #5 YOU'RE IN HEAVEN (8-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #3 DEBBIE DOLL (2-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #9 EMPATH (8-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 3 – 9

The Plays

Win: #8 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 8,5,3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:01 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #4 LORD OF RHYMES (12-1): Top pick. Torres puts this one in with a chance. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #5 AL'S ROMEO (2-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #3 BETTYS CASH (8-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Top connections on the circuit with Cabrera and Hartman.
  • #8 TRIPLE UP (7-2): Major Player. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 8

The Plays

Win: #4 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 4,5,3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:36 PM CT; Count Fleet Sprint Handicap $500k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #7 TEJANO TWIST (6-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #5 ROLL ON BIG JOE (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #8 DREAMINBLUE (8-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #6 WENDELSSOHN (10-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 8 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 7,5,8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:09 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #9 MUNNINGS CHALLENGE (6-5): Prime Win Player. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 84 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
  • #1 NO MORE KINGS (15-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
  • #4 JAZZ MAN (4-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
  • #7 EXTREMIST (10-1): Contender. Bloodlines fit this race. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 4 – 7

The Plays

Win: #9 at 6-5

Exacta: 9 / 1,4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:47 PM CT; Apple Blossom Handicap $1250k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #1 NITROGEN (9-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Ortiz and Casse team up on this one.
  • #4 DAZZLING MOVE (15-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #8 CLARET BERET (8-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Husbands puts this one in with a chance.
  • #3 REGALED (3-1): Major Player. Debuting here, this mare is at short odds. Potential for talent. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 8 – 3

The Plays

Win: #1 at 2-1

Exacta: 1 / 4,8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:20 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

  • #6 EXPECT THE BEST (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
  • #10 FORT SAM (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #8 CLASSIC LEGACY (3-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Morning Line suggests this one is all systems go for the first start.
  • #4 GO GO BOSS (15-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 6 – 10 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #6 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 6,10,8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:52 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $30k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #11 TARTARIAN (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #7 CONWAY (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
  • #10 RIPPLE'S ROCKET (4-1): Major Player. Pedigree fits in this spot. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #5 VINEY (15-1): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 11 – 7 – 10 – 5

The Plays

Win: #11 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 11,7,10

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Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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