Oaklawn Park Picks: Grade 3 Whitmore Stakes (3/14/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Mar 14, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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

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Oaklawn Park Picks: Grade 3 Whitmore Stakes (3/14/2026)

Oaklawn Park Picks: Grade 3 Whitmore Stakes (3/14/2026)

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM CT; Maiden Optional Claiming $60k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #7 DEVILISH ACT (8-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Races that could beat these.
  • #1 FATGUYINLITTLECOAT (10-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Likely to get forward position.
  • #6 FERAL (5-2): Major Player. May be able find the right setup.
  • #4 C MCGRIFF (2-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 7,1,6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:03 PM CT; Claiming $30.5k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #1 BLUE LINE (7-2): Prime Win Player. Should still have something in the tank late. Comes in with solid form.
  • #7 MONTANA CAFE (5-1): Contender. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #9 TIP TOE JOE (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Likely in the mix early.
  • #8 WOODSPOINT (3-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 9 – 8

The Plays

Win: #1 at 4-1

Exacta: 1/ 7,9,8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:34 PM CT; Claiming $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #8 HICKO (8-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
  • #1 CLEAR ECHO (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Likely to get forward position.
  • #2 BOTE (5-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely.
  • #7 LIL TRICK (8-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 2 – 7

The Plays

Win: #8 at 9-5

Exacta: 8/ 1,2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:05 PM CT; Starter Allowance $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #7 RAYMOND (9-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #3 AIR OF DEFIANCE (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
  • #5 TOP GUN TOMMY (5-2): Major Player. Vazquez and Shorter team up on this one. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
  • #6 FIVE O' SOMEWHERE (3-1): Major Player. Cedillo puts this one in with a chance. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 5 – 6

The Plays

Win: #7 at 2-1

Exacta Box: 7,3,5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:36 PM CT; Claiming $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #1 MIRACLE WORKER (10-1): Top pick. Races that could beat these. Barn has been solid.
  • #7 CREW DRAGON (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
  • #3 GLASS OF JAMESON (4-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #9 HANDSOME HERB (5-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 3 – 9

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 1,7,3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:07 PM CT; Starter Allowance $70k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #4 REVEL TOAST (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
  • #2 TIZ IN SIGHT (3-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
  • #7 HALLOWED HALL (9-2): Major Player. May be able find the right setup. Previous success in similar race types.
  • #8 DEBBIE DOLL (4-1): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 7 – 8

The Plays

Win: #4 at 4-1

Exacta Box: 4,2,7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:38 PM CT; Allowance $125k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #4 UP THE CREEK (15-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip.
  • #8 APPEALING ADDIE (7-2): Major Player. Bejarano and Morse team up on this one. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #3 DARE TO FLY (3-1): Major Player. Vazquez puts this one in with a chance. May be able find the right setup.
  • #1 GERLIN'S EMPIRE (9-2): Major Player. Arrieta puts this one in with a chance. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-1

Exacta Box: 4,8,3

Pick 3 (races 7-9): #4,8,3,1 with #1 with #1,8,5,7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:12 PM CT; Purple Martin Stakes $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #1 RIVER WIND (2-1): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 92 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today's best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #4 GOODALL (5-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
  • #5 NOT A LADY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #7 YOU'RE IN HEAVEN (3-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 5 – 7

The Plays

Win: #1 at 1-1

Exacta: 1/ 4,7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:46 PM CT; Allowance $125k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #1 POKERKNIGHTATVEES (3-1): Top pick. Vazquez puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #8 RUN JALEN RUN (8-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Seems to be up against the right competition.
  • #5 NORTHERN CHILL (10-1): Major Player. Likely in the mix early. Cedillo and Shirer team up on this one.
  • #7 SHAPE NOTE (5-2): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running. Could be griding down the competition late.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 5 – 7

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 1,8,7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:21 PM CT; Whitmore Stakes $250k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #4 TEJANO TWIST (5-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #1 WENDELSSOHN (3-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Trainer is having a great meet.
  • #2 RYVIT (4-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
  • #3 TOUGH CATCH (7-2): Major Player. Race shape gives this one an edge. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 2 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 4,1,2,3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:55 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #1 BET THE GRAY (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance. Races competitive with the top contenders. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #9 MIGHTY NORA (6-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
  • #10 LAKE LOUISE (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
  • #8 EMPATH (15-1): Contender. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 10 – 8

The Plays

Win: #1 at 4-1

Exacta: 1/ 9,10,8

 

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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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