Oaklawn Park Picks: Grade 3 Bayakoa Stakes Analysis (02/07/2026)

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Oaklawn Park Picks: Grade 3 Bayakoa Stakes Analysis (02/07/2026)

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM CT; Claiming $48k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 SUNCROFT (5-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Strong early pace figs.
• #5 INCURSION (7-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Speed figures match this group well.
• #1 FRACK BABY (10-1): Major Player. Could wear these ones down late. Likely in the mix early.
• #6 WACO (8-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Vazquez and Miller. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 1 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 4,5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:31 PM CT; Claiming $30k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #9 WINTER'S GHOST (5-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
• #12 KHOZY MY BOY (6-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #10 COME OUT FIGHTING (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #14 ETHICAL JUDGEMENT (5-1): Major Player. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 9 – 12 – 10 – 14

The Plays

Win: #9 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 9,12,10

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:01 PM CT; Starter Allowance $60k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 MISINFORMATION (6-5): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
• #6 OPUS UNO (5-1): Contender. Vazquez puts this one in with a chance. Speed figures match this group well.
• #5 TREADSTONE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #9 HORSE OF THE SEA (7-2): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 5 – 9

The Plays

Win: #4 at 8-5

Exacta: 4/ 6,9

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:32 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $126k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 SANDMAN (2-1): Prime Win Player. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 104 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #9 SIR GREYLIND (3-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 SAN SIRO (6-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. May be able find the right setup.
• #5 CLASSIC CAR WASH (15-1): Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Exacta: 1/ 9,2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:03 PM CT; Allowance $125k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #4 GIN'S BEACH ROAD (12-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #13 FLOATING BEAUTY (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #1 SPUN CANDY (15-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #12 SHOWERS (6-1): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 13 – 1 – 12

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-1

Exacta: 4/ 13,12

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:34 PM CT; Claiming $31k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #7 ANTE UP TONY (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Fits well with this group. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #6 FLAT STORMIN (9-2): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #1 SEVERE CLEAR (7-2): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Could wear these ones down late.
• #12 WHAT'S HER NUMBER (3-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 1 – 12

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-1

Exacta: 7/ 6,1,12

Pick 3 (races 6-8): #7,6,1,12 with #1,14,3,8 with #3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:06 PM CT; Claiming $34k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #1 TIME ANDBEYOND (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 77 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid.
• #14 BOTE (2-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #3 NATORADE (8-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #8 LORD HENNESSY (4-1): Major Player. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 1 – 14 – 3 – 8

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 1,14

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:38 PM CT; Claiming $36k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #3 DETERMINEDLY (5-2): Best bet of the card. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Comes in with solid form. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 HERO'S MEDAL (5-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #7 YELLOW BRICK (3-1): Contender. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Likely in the mix early.
• #2 BATTER UP (6-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 1-1

Exacta: 3/ 1,7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:13 PM CT; Bayakoa Stakes $250k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 NITROGEN (4-5): Prime Win Player. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 NERAZURRI (7-2): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Can run with these.
• #3 PEIGNOIR (15-1): Fringe Contender. Saez puts this one in with a chance. Has experience at this level.
• #4 QUIETSIDE (3-1): Underneath. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #7 at 6-5

Exacta: 7/ 1,4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:45 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $126k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #13 SURVEILLANCE (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Comes in with solid form.
• #11 DREAMINBLUE (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #2 GHOST OF MIDNIGHT (12-1): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Vazquez and Williams team up on this one.
• #8 CLASSIFY (12-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 13 – 11 – 2 – 8

The Plays

Win: #13 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 13,11

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:17 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $38k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #8 BUCKEYE FAVORITE (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #14 SILVERTOWN (9-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #2 DIVINE CELINA (9-2): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #6 JUSTICE ADDITION (5-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 14 – 2 – 6

The Plays

Win: #8 at 5-2

Exacta: 8/ 14,2

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