Oaklawn Park Picks- 2024 Poinsettia Stakes

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

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Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:30 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $60k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 BOLT’S TREASURE (7-5): Best bet of the card. Could be ready for a top effort. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #4 SEVEN TAYLORS (9-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Can run with these.
• #3 RIYADH MOON (3-1): Contender. Has experience at this level.
• #2 MAJOR MACK (10-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 3 – 2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:58 PM CT; Claiming $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 CHAPARRITA (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Comes in with solid form.
• #1A BE MY BESTIE (5-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #1 ICY RIVER (5-2): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #4 DIXIE PENNY (4-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 1A – 1 – 4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:26 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 DEVILISH DESIRE (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 SIMOVIC (5-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #6 WHAT A BLESSING (3-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Should sit a good trip.
• #4 GYPSY MISCHIEF (7-2): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 6 – 4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:54 PM CT; Claiming $32k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 MONGOLIAN BEE (5-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race may setup for this runner.
• #1 PRINCIPE CARLO (10-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position.
• #2 SMOKIN’ HOT (8-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 WORTH LOOKING (3-1): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 10 – 1 – 2 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:22 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 I GOT GAME (8-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Strong early pace figs.
• #5 NASTINATE (5-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 STORMY AT MIDNIGHT (6-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #3 BON TEMPS (20-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 7 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:50 PM CT; Starter Allowance $67k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 INTERMITTENT FAST (2-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #6 SISTER KISSES (8-5): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 MALIBU SMART (4-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 UP THE CREEK (12-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 8 – 7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:18 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #1 WENDELSSOHN (6-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
• #9 RED PILL (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Likely to get forward position.
• #6 BIG PRODUCER (30-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 RISK IT (3-1): Contender. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 6 – 7

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:46 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $130k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 BLUE DEVIL (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #1 RAISE CAIN (6-1): Fringe Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Productive recent form.
• #3 TONKA WARRIOR (10-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 OSBOURNE (12-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 3 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:14 PM CT; Poinsettia Stakes $150k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #7 SPIRIT WIND (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may setup for this runner.
• #12 ROYAL SPA (4-1): Contender. Productive recent form. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 FIBBER (9-2): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #6 PISTOL (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 12 – 1 – 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:40 PM CT; Allowance $130k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 AL’S ROMEO (3-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 CHOCTAW ZIP (15-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Good race flow for this runner.
• #2 BRAHMS IMAGE (7-2): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #11 WHERE’S RANDY (12-1): Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 12 – 3 – 2 – 11

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