Oaklawn Park Picks: Grade 2 Azeri Stakes (03/07/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Sat Mar 07, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 8 minutes
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The racing action from Oaklawn Park on Saturday features the Azeri Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Oaklawn Park picks for the entire card!
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Oaklawn Park Picks: Grade 2 Azeri Stakes (03/07/2026)
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:30 PM CT; Claiming $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 KY DO DECLARE (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #6 COLONEL CALIENTE (6-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Good race flow for this runner.
- #4 DARK VECTOR (4-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 SEXAGENARIAN (8-5): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Arrieta puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 4 – 2
The Plays
Win: #7 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 7,6,4
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:03 PM CT; Claiming $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #4 KISSIN CASH (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Top connections on the circuit with Torres and William.
- #7 BEE BLUFF (5-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
- #1A ANTE UP TONY (2-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
- #1 FLAT STORMIN (2-1): Contender. Asmussen and Asmussen team up on this one. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 4 – 7 – 1A – 1
The Plays
Win: #4 at 7-2
Exacta Box: 4,7,1A
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:34 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 GOD'S COUNTRY (5-2): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #6 INSTAMANIA (5-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Arrieta puts this one in with a chance.
- #5 REBEL RIDGE (3-1): Fringe Contender. Top connections on the circuit with Torres and Wit. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 SEVENTIES MUSIC (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 6 – 5 – 4
The Plays
Win: #7 at 3-1
Exacta: 7/ 6,5
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:05 PM CT; Claiming $45k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #4 LA HOULIGAN (3-1): Prime Win Player. Fits well with this group. Looks good based on the 94 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #6 PACIFIC (6-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #5 FAVORITISM (12-1): Fringe Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Cedillo puts this one in with a chance.
- #7 STOKE THE FIRE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 4 – 6 – 5 – 7
The Plays
Win: #4 at 7-2
Exacta: 4/ 6,7
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:36 PM CT; Allowance $125k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #3 UNTAMED MOMENT (7-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #9 PAHOEHOE D'ORO (9-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Likely to get forward position.
- #2 PRONGHORN (5-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. May be able find the right setup.
- #8 ANONIMA (10-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 3 – 9 – 2 – 8
The Plays
Win: #3 at 8-5
Exacta: 3/ 9,2
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:07 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $38k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #5 I'M WORTHY (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
- #2 FOOLISH MORTAL (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #9 MIDNIGHT MENACE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #3 BAGG O TIME (12-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 9 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta: 5/ 2,9
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:38 PM CT; Claiming $36k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #6 I GOT NO MUNNY (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 90 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
- #4 SIR STERLING (7-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Speed figures match this group well.
- #9 KONTEEKEE (20-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. De and Puhl team up on this one.
- #10 SUTHERLAND (8-1): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 9 – 10
The Plays
Win: #6 at 7-2
Exacta Box: 6,4,9
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:10 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $32k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #6 HISTORIC (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Top connections on the circuit with Vazquez and Casse. Looks good based on the 87 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #2 WORLD FAIR (6-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #3 SAVING HEART (7-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
- #5 GUN FIRE (4-1): Contender. Cedillo and Becker team up on this one.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 5
The Plays
Win: #6 at 4-1
Exacta: 6/ 2,3
Pick 3 (races 8-10): #5,2,3 with #2 with #3,10,9
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:44 PM CT; Azeri Stakes $400k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #2 NITROGEN (4-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 REGALED (9-2): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #3 MAJESTIC OOPS (3-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 QUIETSIDE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 4
The Plays
Win: #2 at 1-1
Exacta: 2/ 5,3
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:18 PM CT; Allowance $125k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #3 PUBLISHER (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
- #10 CLASSY EMPIRE (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Top connections on the circuit with Vazquez and Biehler.
- #9 DR. STORM (15-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 NUMBER ONE DUDE (9-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 3 – 10 – 9 – 1
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 3,10,9
Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:50 PM CT; Claiming $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #2 WINIT (15-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Barn has been solid.
- #4 AMUNDSON (9-2): Major Player. Bejarano puts this one in with a chance. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #12 FIFTH AVENUE (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #6 CEEPEEGEE (8-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 2 – 4 – 12 – 6
The Plays
Win: #2 at 5-1
Exacta: 2/ 4,12,6
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