Oaklawn Park Picks & Predictions — May 1, 2026
Here's our expert breakdown of today's 2-race card at Oaklawn Park. We've identified 2 standout races with strong plays — see our analysis below. Full card picks for all 2 races are available to TrackWiz subscribers.
Best Bets
Race 1
2026-05-01T17:47:38Claiming · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Lebombo looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.9 for Race 1. Ridden by Erik Asmussen, trained by Steven M. Asmussen. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 55% of races. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 23% win rate and finished in the money in 58% of races. 2 wins and placed in 9 of 18 races on Dirt tracks. Claiming Price Decreased from $30000 to $25000.
Rating board at 68.0. Ridden by David Cabrera. For past year, Jockey has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 58% of races. Has placed in the last 3 races.
Race 2
2026-05-01T18:21:52Maiden Special Weight · 1 1/16 mi · Dirt
Clear separation at the top of the rating board — Baby Vino looks standout with daylight to the rest.
Tops the TrackWiz rating board at 84.5 for Race 2. Ridden by Abel Cedillo, trained by Lindsay Schultz. Ranked 2nd for recent race speed at 12.55 sec/furlong. Placed in 3 of 4 races on Dirt tracks. Has placed in the last 2 races. Has placed in 3 of the last 4 races. Placed in 3 of 4 races at Oaklawn Park. Ranked 2nd in workouts over last month at 12.05 sec/furlong.
Rating board at 41.7. Ridden by Emmanuel Esquivel. For past year, Jockey & Trainer Combo has a 21% win rate and finished in the money in 56% of races. Ranked 1st in workouts over last month at 12.05 sec/furlong.
Our top picks for today focus on races with clear edges in speed figures, trainer form, and track bias. These are the spots where we see the most value on the board.
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