Oaklawn Park Picks: Grade 3 Razorback Stakes (02/28/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Feb 28, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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

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Oaklawn Park Picks: Grade 3 Razorback Stakes (02/28/2026)

Oaklawn Park Picks: Grade 3 Razorback Stakes (02/28/2026)

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM CT; Claiming $31k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #4 SARANAC LAKE (9-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Cabrera puts this one in with a chance.
  • #7 BOLTORO (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Solid jockey aboard.
  • #3 CHASING SHADOWS (4-1): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #6 RODEO STAR (5-1): Major Player. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Top connections on the circuit with Arrieta and Kantarmaci.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 4,7,3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:51 PM CT; Claiming $30.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #2 SISTER CARLIE (5-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Cedillo and Compton team up on this one.
  • #9 TROUBLER (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #8 CHICA ARMA (15-1): Major Player. This one's a fighter in the late stages. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
  • #4 ANTE UP TONY (2-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 8 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 2,9,4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:22 PM CT; Maiden Optional Claiming $65k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #3 RACE READY (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
  • #5 ACE JACK DEUCE (5-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #7 CANDY CANE CRAIN (3-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #2 RAZOR TAP (6-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Exacta Box: 3,5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:52 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #7 CLASSIC CAR WASH (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Barn has been solid. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #3 FIRST DIVISION (2-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #5 SUPER CRUISE (9-5): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #2 U DEVIL YOU (10-1): Major Player. Recent races are solid. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #7 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 7,3,5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:23 PM CT; Claiming $45k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #6 BIG EFFECT (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #4 TOP GUN TOMMY (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #9 DAZZLEMESILVER (8-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races.
  • #5 SUNCROFT (6-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 9 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-2

Exacta: 6/ 4,9

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:53 PM CT; Claiming $30k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

  • #13 METATRON'S MUSE (5-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Arrieta puts this one in with a chance.
  • #8 CAMP DADDY (10-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Arrieta and Hernandez team up on this one.
  • #3 FACE VALUE (7-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. The 87 speed rating is among the best in the field.
  • #6 PATS PROPERTY (6-1): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 13 – 8 – 3 – 6

The Plays

Win: #13 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 13,8,3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:24 PM CT; Claiming $42k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #10 UNDERHILL'S TAB (8-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Arrieta puts this one in with a chance.
  • #4 PAPPY'S REVENGE (7-2): Major Player. Can run with these. Should take a liking to the race shape.
  • #7 SLIP MAHONEY (3-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #8 HAYES STRIKE (9-2): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 10 – 4 – 7 – 8

The Plays

Win: #10 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 10,4,7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:55 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

  • #4 GOLD STRATEGY (5-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race may setup for this runner.
  • #7 WALK AWAY KAYE (6-5): Major Player. Running well of late.
  • #2 ONE WAY OR ANOTHER (5-1): Contender. Arrieta and Schleis team up on this one. May be able find the right setup.
  • #3 ROCKIN THE LANE (20-1): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Bacon and Hartman team up on this one.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 4,7

Pick 3 (races 8-10): #4,7 with #6,2,1 with #4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:27 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #6 TOP LEVEL (9-5): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
  • #2 IT'S ALL RIGHT (10-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #1 CRUPPER (20-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Should sit a good trip.
  • #7 EXOSOME (10-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Exacta: 6/ 2,1

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:00 PM CT; Razorback Handicap $500k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

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  • #4 NU WHAT'S NEW (2-1): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 107 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #5 MAGNITUDE (9-5): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
  • #7 SANDMAN (5-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #6 GOULD'S GOLD (8-1): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 7 – 6

The Plays

Win: #4 at 1-1

Exacta: 4/ 5,7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:32 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $125k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

  • #8 MUSIC MISTRESS (3-1): Top pick. Odds suggest this mare is ready to fire on debut. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
  • #1 J J'S TRUE BET (4-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #2 QUEEN MALLARD (7-2): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.
  • #10 WILDWOOD QUEEN (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 2 – 10

The Plays

Win: #8 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 8,1,2

 

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

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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