Oaklawn Park Picks- Apple Blossom Handicap (4/12/2025)

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

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Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $60k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 CALL SADIE (2-1): Major Win Player. Doesn’t appear to have any red flags that would lead to a subpar effort.

• #3 KIAMICHI (5-2): Win Contender. Seems to have a good run style for pace setup of the race.

• #4 MELANIA T (9-5): Win Contender. Will look for a spot just off the leaders.

• #6 MOENCHANTED (8-1): Win Contender. Stalk and pounce type that may be able to get there.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 6

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:52 PM CT; Claiming $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #9 CHICA ARMA (9-2): Major Win Player. Looks to have the stamina to get the job done here.

• #1 TWAS LOLA (4-1): Win Contender. Will likely be out on the lead.

• #5 STHENIC (5-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t find too much trouble with the distance.

• #2 WAMPUS KITTEN (12-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Can’t rule out based on the speed figures.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 5 – 2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:24 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $55k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 CRUISE MISSILE (2-1): Major Win Player. Should be able to get out near the front end.

• #8 MARTINGALE (7-5): Win Contender. Seems to have a good run style for pace setup of the race.

• #9 NANCY C (6-1): Win Contender. Looks to be ready to run to expectations here.

• #2 GET FROSTY (20-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Late runner who will look to stay connected to the field to have a chance.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 9 – 2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:56 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 TROUBLE’S ROARING (5-2): Major Win Player. Doesn’t appear to have any red flags that would lead to a subpar effort.

• #2 NYQUIST FREQUENCY (7-2): Win Contender. Should have gained fitness after returning from the layoff.

• #9 ADVANCED SPIRIT (5-1): Fringe Contender. Looks to be ready to run to expectations here.

• #8 FLYIN PRIVATE (6-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Looks to get a favorable trip in today’s contest.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 9 – 8

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:28 PM CT; Claiming $33k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 TELL ME WHEN (3-1): Major Win Player. Should be able to carry speed enough to be there late.

• #9 HOT DAY (5-2): Win Contender. Will likely be winging it early on the lead.

• #1 SUPER ENTICING (7-2): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t find too much trouble with the distance.

• #5 COLLECTED GLORY (6-1): Vertical Exotic Type. May find the flow of race good enough to get up for at least a piece.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 1 – 5

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:00 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 MIRACLE ON CENTRAL (7-2): Major Win Player. Looks to get an ideal race flow in this spot.

• #2 FINE TUNED (3-1): Win Contender. Seems to have a good run style for pace setup of the race.

• #10 AMERICAN LITIGATOR (5-2): Win Contender. Second career race should mean a step forward.

• #9 SPEECHLESS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Has stamina numbers that fit with these runners.

Selections: 8 – 2 – 10 – 9

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:32 PM CT; Claiming $33k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• # DREAM PRINCESS (8-1): Major Win Player. Has run figures that make this one a threat in this spot.

• #4 GRACE GIVEN (3-1): Win Contender. Stacks up well against this field on stamina.

• #7 MAKEMEBELIEVE (7-2): Win Contender. Wouldn’t be a surprise to work out a decent trip.

• #2 CLASS CODE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Has stamina numbers that fit with these runners.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 2

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:04 PM CT; Count Fleet Sprint Handicap $500k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 BOOTH (3-2): Best Bet of the Card. This one has the top speed figures of anyone in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #4 TEJANO TWIST (4-1): Fringe Contender. Rates out in class well with these runners.

• #5 PAYNE (20-1): Best Used Underneath. Looks to be ready to run to expectations here.

• #1 DEVIL’S TOWER (15-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Putting in the second race off the freshening.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 5 – 1

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:36 PM CT; Claiming $35k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #4 BIG GAIN (15-1): Strong Win Candidate. Should be able to work out a good trip.

• #11 GLUCKSTADT (10-1): Fringe Contender. The speed figures stack up well against these.

• #8 INDY CHARGE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Has run twice since the layoff and should be ready to run a top effort here.

• #1 TOUCH OF GLAM (4-1): Fringe Contender. Has stamina figures that stack up well with these.

Selections: 4 – 11 – 8 – 1

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:08 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $131k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #6 BADDEST GOOD BOY (9-2): Major Win Player. Should be able to work out a good trip.

• #1 LAT LONG (3-1): Win Contender. Stacks up well against this field on stamina.

• #3 RECKER POINT (12-1): Win Contender. Is a proven board hitter at this track.

• #4 AWESOME AARON (5-1): Win Contender. Early speed type that should be sent from the gate.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 4

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:48 PM CT; Apple Blossom Handicap $1250k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 THORPEDO ANNA (2-5): Top pick. The champ is back and ready to defend her crown.

• #5 WHERE’S MY RING (5-2): Win Contender. Rates out in class well with these runners.

• #7 WILD BOUT HILARY (20-1): Best Used Underneath. Will likely try to run away and hide.

• #3 FREE LIKE A GIRL (10-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Has stamina numbers that fit with these runners.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 7 – 3

Oaklawn Park Picks – Race 12

Post Time: 6:25 PM CT; Allowance Optional Claiming $131k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 KANTEX (15-1): Live Longshot Play of the Day! Should be fresh off the layoff. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #2 GLORIETTE (7-2): Win Contender. Should have enough in the tank to be in the mix.

• #5 ITZEL (3-1): Fringe Contender. Has run fast enough to get the job done here.

• #8 DASHINGLY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Has stamina numbers that fit with these runners.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 5 – 8

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