Oaklawn Park Free Picks – 04/16/2026
Best Bet | Race 1 #7 Moon Over Choctaw
Longshot | Race 5 #7 Permafrost
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 4 #4 Ashburner
Pace Meltdown | Race 2
Race 1 | 1 1/16 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Moon Over Choctaw | Power Score: 34.1%
#2 Everything Bugs Me | Power Score: 27.6%
#1 Super Costly | Power Score: 22.3%
#3 Catching Heat | Power Score: 16.0%
#7 Moon Over Choctaw is today’s DRE BestPick, combining a Trainer Edge, Exit Key Race, Hot Jockey, and a Sharp Recent Drill — a powerful profile that consistently produces winners at this level.
#2 Everything Bugs Me exits a Key Race and is the main danger, while #1 Super Costly and #3 Catching Heat round out a competitive group.
Projected Pace:
Moderate early tempo.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Controlled route.
Key Signal:
Stacked positive angles behind #7 Moon Over Choctaw.
Race 2 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Autie | Power Score: 31.8%
#1 Q B Nine | Power Score: 27.1%
#3 El Rey Dorado | Power Score: 23.6%
#4 Runaway Jack | Power Score: 17.5%
#6 Autie leads the Top-3 rankings and is clearly Distance Proven, making him the top selection.
This race sets up with multiple pace influences, creating a potential Pace Meltdown scenario.
Projected Pace:
Fast and contested.
Pace Advantage:
Closers and pressers.
Race Shape:
Meltdown possible.
Key Signal:
Distance Proven strength.
Race 3 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Abitibi | Power Score: 31.4%
#8 Hello Angel | Power Score: 27.3%
#5 Mercy Warren | Power Score: 23.5%
#6 Singing Emma | Power Score: 17.8%
#1 Abitibi tops the rankings and brings a balanced profile across Speed and Class.
#6 Singing Emma is backed by a Hot Jockey, while #7 Frolic in the Park (just outside top 4) carries a Trainer Edge.
Projected Pace:
Moderate.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Balanced.
Key Signal:
Ranking consistency.
Race 4 | 1 1/16 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Ashburner | Power Score: 32.7%
#1 Jute Box | Power Score: 26.8%
#10 Awol | Power Score: 23.1%
#9 Cutting Class | Power Score: 17.4%
#4 Ashburner is the top-ranked runner with a Hot Jockey, but the depth of the field makes him a vulnerable favorite.
#10 Awol and #9 Cutting Class both offer value if the favorite falters.
Projected Pace:
Moderate to fast.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Competitive.
Key Signal:
Hot Jockey support.
Race 5 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Jimmies Big Day | Power Score: 30.6%
#4 Holiday House | Power Score: 27.9%
#1 Finster | Power Score: 23.4%
#7 Permafrost | Power Score: 18.1%
#3 Jimmies Big Day brings a strong Trainer Edge and leads the rankings.
#7 Permafrost is the value play with a Sharp Recent Drill, while #1 Finster is also Sharp Recent Drill and consistent.
Projected Pace:
Fast early pace.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Speed-driven.
Key Signal:
Trainer Edge for #3 Jimmies Big Day.
Race 6 | 1 1/16 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Rock Solo | Power Score: 34.5%
#7 Cybertown | Power Score: 26.9%
#4 Tizmarkus | Power Score: 22.6%
#2 String Theory | Power Score: 16.0%
#5 Rock Solo is a dominant profile: Distance Proven, Track-Proven, Sharp Recent Drill, Hot Jockey, and In-Form Rider/Barn Team — a powerful combination.
#7 Cybertown is backed by a Hot Trainer and is the main threat.
Projected Pace:
Moderate.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Controlled.
Key Signal:
Multi-angle dominance.
Race 7 | 1 1/16 Mile Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#8 Papa Yo | Power Score: 33.2%
#6 Baxter | Power Score: 27.1%
#7 Shepherd | Power Score: 23.6%
#1 Fear of Union | Power Score: 16.1%
#8 Papa Yo is Distance Proven, Track-Proven, and supported by a Trainer Edge, making him the top selection.
#1 Fear of Union adds value with both Distance Proven and Track-Proven angles.
Projected Pace:
Moderate.
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers.
Race Shape:
Balanced.
Key Signal:
Distance + track profile.
Race 8 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Emmallene | Power Score: 32.9%
#8 Unassuming | Power Score: 27.4%
#3 Roots Tootn | Power Score: 22.6%
#5 More Zing | Power Score: 17.1%
#7 Emmallene is supported by a Sharp Recent Drill and exits a Key Race, making her the top contender.
#5 More Zing also exits a Key Race, while #8 Unassuming brings consistency.
Projected Pace:
Fast.
Pace Advantage:
Pressers.
Race Shape:
Competitive.
Key Signal:
Key Race + Sharp Recent Drill.
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