Oaklawn Park Picks: Rescheduled Derby Prep Analysis (02/06/2026)

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 11:30 AM CT; Maiden Claiming $62k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #12 RECKLESS (3-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #2 PRIME SUSPECT (7-2): Major Player. Well bred for this race. Speed figures match this group well.
• #8 WICKED GUN (8-1): Contender. Asmussen puts this one in with a chance. May be able find the right setup.
• #6 CANDY CANE CRAIN (5-2): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 12 – 2 – 8 – 6

The Plays

Win: #12 at 7-2

Exacta: 12 / 2,8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 11:59 AM CT; Claiming $31k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #7 HUGE BIGLY (5-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
• #6 ONE COOL DUDE (6-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
• #3 MAGIC GRANT (7-2): Contender. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
• #1 BRITTANY'S DREAM (20-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 1

The Plays

Win: #7 at 11-2

Exacta: 7 / 6,3,1

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 12:28 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $126k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 TOUCHDOWN ARKANSAS (8-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #4 GETTINBY (8-5): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #3 NICHOLAI (3-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #10 ZIPPY MARK (8-1): Major Player. Esquivel and Mcpeek team up on this one. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 3 – 10

The Plays

Win: #6 at 9-1

Exacta Box: 6 / 4 / 3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 12:59 PM CT; Claiming $62k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

• #12 EGLISE (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
• #8 PAYNE (5-2): Contender. Arrieta and Potts team up on this one. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #13 KAVOD (15-1): Contender. Saez puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #3 CHIRINGO (20-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 12 – 8 – 13 – 3

The Plays

Win: #12 at 7-1

Exacta: 12 / 8,13,3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 1:29 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #3 BABY VINO (4-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #11 SPIKE THE PUNCH (8-1): Major Player. Can run with these. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #2 SILVER SYNDICATE (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 UNAUTHORIZED (12-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 3 – 11 – 2 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 3 / 11 / 2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 1:59 PM CT; Martha Washington Stakes $300k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 COUNTING STARS (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Barn has been solid.
• #3 SEARCH PARTY (3-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 HIT PARADE (2-1): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 SPITFIRE (15-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #5 at 3-1

Exacta Box: 5 / 3 / 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 2:28 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #12 MR FANCY PANTS (5-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Could be ready for a top effort.
• #8 CRUPPER (12-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #13 BIENVILLE (6-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 ROCKY RACCOON (10-1): Major Player. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 12 – 8 – 13 – 1

The Plays

Win: #12 at 11-2

Exacta Box: 12 / 8 / 13

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 2:58 PM CT; General MacArthur Overnight Stakes $135k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 GUN PARTY (5-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Fits well with this group.
• #8 ENERGIZE (8-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #5 SIR GREYLIND (3-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
• #11 FIRST DIVISION (4-1): Major Player. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. Trainer's horses have been running.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 5 – 11

The Plays

Win: #6 at 11-2

Exacta Box: 6 / 8 / 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 3:28 PM CT; Allowance $125k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #11 HEART N SOUL (8-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Barn has been solid.
• #5 VITAL MIND (8-5): Major Player. Ortiz and Asmussen team up on this one. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #8 SHARP SWINGER (7-2): Major Player. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #10 HYMN (8-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 11 – 5 – 8 – 10

The Plays

Win: #11 at 9-1

Exacta Box: 11 / 5 / 8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:04 PM CT; Bugler Overnight Stakes $135k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #5 FOIE GRAS (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 96 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #3 PISTOL (12-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #4 HUSH IT HONEY (10-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Speed figs match up nicely.
• #8 BLUE FIRE (5-2): Major Player. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 8

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 5 / 3 / 4

Pick 3 (races 10-12): #5,3,4,8 with #3,5,9 with #12

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 4:40 PM CT; Southwest Stakes $1000k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #3 BUETANE (4-1): Top pick. Rosario and Baffert team up on this one. Strong early pace figs.
• #5 LITMUS TEST (5-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 STRATEGIC RISK (9-2): Major Player. Castellano puts this one in with a chance. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 D'CODE (3-1): Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 9 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 9-2

Exacta Box: 3 / 5 / 9

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 5:15 PM CT; Starter Allowance $38k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #12 MONEY RUN (2-1): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #6 MY NOBLE KNIGHT (5-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #11 GEWURZTRAMINER (6-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #2 BRIGHT SPARK (8-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 12 – 6 – 11 – 2

The Plays

Win: #12 at 2-1

Exacta: 12 / 6,11,2