Oaklawn Park: Jackie’s Warrior Returns in Count Fleet Handicap

Oaklawn Park will host a full weekend of racing. The marquee event will be the Count Fleet Handicap on Saturday featuring one of the best sprinters in training.

Count Fleet Sprint Handicap Analysis

This stakes race is identified as a handicap. Unlike traditional stakes races handicap races have a twist. Much like a handicap for a golfer these races are meant to level the playing field. The racing secretary will evaluate the field and assign weight to be carried by each horse.

This means that the most talented runner in the field will run with a weighted saddle in order to give the others a better chance of being competitive.

Oaklawn Park Race 11

Post: 5:42 PM CT; Purse: $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint H., 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 6

• #5 JACKIE'S WARRIOR (6-5) will be carrying a race max 123 pounds. That is 8 pounds more than than the two lightest in the field. Nevertheless this one looks formidable here given the edge in a number of key categories. His dazzling front end brilliance should be more than enough against this group.
• #6 BOB'S EDGE (2-1) will carry the 2nd highest weight at 121 and is really good at this 6 furlong distance. The problem is if Jackie’s Warrior is Jackie’s Warrior then he’s running for the exacta.
• #3 LETSGETLUCKY (6-1) is one of two carrying only 115 pounds in the race. This one will be forward, but that is a bit of a concern if the horse were to hook up with the favorite early. If Garcia can rate in behind, this one could sit in a great spot all the way around the track.
• #4 EMPIRE OF GOLD (6-1) is out of Goldencents who throws some solid sprinters. This field is top heavy so this one would have to be considered a fringe player at best.

Selections: 5-6-3-4 (Best Bet: #5 JACKIE’S WARRIOR)

Saturday Undercard Analysis

Oaklawn Park Race 1

Post: 12:10 PM CT; Purse: $32,000 Starter Allowance, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 7

• #2 CHAPEL BARN (3-1) looks like a strong prospect edging the field in several key handicapping factors including connections & form.
• #4 DR. FORMAN (9-2) could get a nice setup and has shown a fondness for the dirt sprints already.
• #3 CARL G (5-2) should have plenty of stamina in the late stages of the race.
• #6 BROTHER AARON (6-1)will be forward early and has solid speed figures.

Selections: 2-4-3-6

Oaklawn Park Race 2

Post: 12:44 PM CT; Purse: $30,000 Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 10

• #7 ROAD BIBLE (3-1) has the top Brisnet Prime Power rating in the group and goes out for good connections.
• #10 THE FEATURE (4-1) looks to have to have kept the best company in the previous starts.
• #5 APPRAISAL (5-2) should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & form.
• #4 SMOKEYMOUNTAINRAIN (6-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's early pace numbers.

Selections: 7-10-5-4

Oaklawn Park Race 3

Post: 1:15 PM CT; Purse: $30,000 Maiden Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 8

• #1 MIDNIGHT MISTRESS (5-2) has a great shot in the race given the speed & class.
• #4 FASHIONABLY QUICK (9-2) has already hit the board at this distance. A little improvement here would make this one dangerous.
• #5 MUSE (6-1) has blood lines that say this one should have a say.
• #2 CORTADO (8-1) is a nice price that has hit the board at 6 furlongs before.

Selections: 1-4-5-2

Oaklawn Park Race 4

Post: 1:46 PM CT; Purse: $150,000 Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 6

• #6 BLUE NORTHER (9-2) is a major player in today's race edging the field in several key handicapping factors including speed & form.
• #4 NINETIES COUNTRY (7-2) is worth a look here given edges in class & race flow.
• #5 HAPPY BOY ROCKET (5-2) has to be respected based on the connections.
• #1 ST ANDREWS (4-1) could get a perfect pace scenario today.

Selections: 6-4-5-1

Oaklawn Park Race 5

Post: 2:18 PM CT; Purse: $29,000 Maiden Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 11

• #8 KILGORE (2-1) has a great shot in the race given the speed & class.
• #7 WARNING LABEL (3-1) is worth a look here given edges in pace numbers & pedigree.
• #3 AUX ARCS (9-2) has permission to move forward off the previous start.
• #6 HIGHTAIL COWBOY (10-1) is worth a look here given edges in connections and the previous sprint effort.

Selections: 8-7-3-6

Oaklawn Park Race 6

Post: 2:51 PM CT; Purse: $110,000 Allowance Optional Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 6

• #3 ISOLATE (2-1) is the class of the race and comes into the race in top form.
• #6 SEVEN NATION ARMY (5-2) comes into the race signaling a big performance in the near future.
• #4 NO SHIRT NO SHOES (4-1) has the best speed figures in the group and that matters in these dirt sprints.
• #5 FULL AUTHORITY (6-1) should be in the right spot early to give this horse a chance to get the job done.

Selections: 3-6-4-5

Oaklawn Park Race 7

Post: 3:22 PM CT; Purse: $108,000 Allowance Optional Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 7

• #1 I'M THE BOSS OF ME (4-1) is a major contender given the edge in a number of key categories including speed & class.
• #6 WELL SPENT (3-1) is in really good form right now.
• #5 SOUTHERN GRAYCE (5-2) could be sitting on a career best race.
• #2 CONNIE K (6-1) is worth a look here given edges in record at the distance & power rating.

Selections: 1-6-5-2

Oaklawn Park Race 8

Post: 3:57 PM CT; Purse: $30,000 Claiming, 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 11

• #5 ALL WEST (8-1) will likely have the stamina to outlast these in the final jumps of the race. This race seems open for the taking so I love the price.
• #7 RESTORING HOPE (8-1) is another really solid longshot that should be competitive today based on the horse's speed & form.
• #3 ARRIVAL (9-2) could get a perfect pace scenario today.
• #1 LOCH GARMAN (6-1) has the top overall power rating in the group.

Selections: 5-7-3-1

Oaklawn Park Race 9

Post: 4:31 PM CT; Purse: $150,000 Allowance Optional Claiming, 1 Mile on Dirt; Entries: 8

• #6 BRICE (8-1) is a longshot based on the morning line, but the class and connections of this horse tell me we won’t get that price at post time.
• #8 HUNKA BURNING LOVE (3-1) should be a pace player here and may be the best of speed.
• #1 SUPREMACY (4-1) is a major player based on speed figures.
• #4 PATS PROPERTY (6-1) will look to work out a trip in this one, but feels like a better bet for 2nd or 3rd than a legitimate win candidate.

Selections: 6-8-1-4

Oaklawn Park Race 10

Post: 5:05 PM CT; Purse: $140,000 Maiden Special Weight, 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt; Entries: 10

• #10 CHILENO (2-1) looks like a strong prospect edging the field in several key handicapping factors. This one has foundation and breeding on its side which are deadly combos in maiden races.
• #8 BEST ACTOR (4-1) makes the debut for well respected connections.
• #7 LIFE ON THE NILE (4-1) has a great shot in the race given the speed & class.
• #3 BATTLE CALL (5-1) has had a nice start to the career and is welcome to move forward of the debut.

Selections: 10-8-7-3

Oaklawn Park Race 11

Post: 5:42 PM CT; Purse: $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint H., 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 6

• Count Fleet Sprint Handicap analysis provided above.

Selections: 5-6-3-4

Oaklawn Park Race 12

Post: 6:15 PM CT; Purse: $29,000 Maiden Claiming, 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Entries: 11

• #11 CATS GOTTA CHANCE (5-1) is in with a great chance based on the horse's blood lines.
• #4 JACKYS BACK (8-1) should be competitive today based on the speed figures earned thus far in the career.
• #1 LOU'S ARROW (6-1) is proven as a good bet to at least hit the board under today's distance and surface conditions.
• #8 BOTANY (3-1) has to be respected based on the connections.

Selections: 11-4-1-8

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