Oaklawn Park Free Picks – 03/28/2026
Best Bet | Race 4 #5 Parchment Party
Longshot | Race 7 #5 Run Classic
Vulnerable Favorite | Race 5 #7 Noble Affair
Pace Meltdown | Race 8
Race 1 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 One Way Or Another | Power: 28.4%
#4 Tell Me When | Power: 24.7%
#7 Talkin in Cursive | Power: 22.3%
#1 Laura Branigan | Power: 18.9%
Early Pick 5 (Races 1-5)
2 / 11 / 6 / 5 / 4
#2 One Way Or Another brings the strongest overall balance of speed and pace in this sprint opener and should secure a stalking trip behind the leaders.
#4 Tell Me When is Track-Proven and Distance Proven, while #7 Talkin in Cursive brings a strong Trainer Edge. #1 Laura Branigan could improve from the rail with a ground-saving trip.
Projected Pace:
Honest
Pace Advantage:
#4 Tell Me When pressing the pace
Race Shape:
Tactical sprint scenario
Key Signal
Track-Proven contender
Race 2 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#11 Mr Fahrenheit | Power: 27.9%
#8 Viney | Power: 24.1%
#4 Gimme a Chance | Power: 21.7%
#7 Flat Out Blessed | Power: 19.2%
#11 Mr Fahrenheit exits a productive race that has already produced a next-out winner — a strong Key Race indicator.
#8 Viney owns competitive figures, #4 Gimme a Chance continues to run consistently, and #7 Flat Out Blessed could improve with the right setup.
Projected Pace:
Fast
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers finishing late
Race Shape:
Speed pressure early
Key Signal
Key race exit
Race 3 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#6 Vekoma’s Diva | Power: 29.8%
#9 Secret Slew | Power: 25.3%
#1 Stevie Kicks | Power: 21.5%
#5 Runaway Roxy | Power: 18.9%
Mid-Card Pick 5 (Races 3-7)
6 / 5 / 4 / 3 / 5
#6 Vekoma’s Diva owns the strongest speed profile and receives a positive Trainer Edge signal that makes her the most likely winner.
#9 Secret Slew remains a strong rival, while #1 Stevie Kicks and #5 Runaway Roxy both show improving form.
Projected Pace:
Fast
Pace Advantage:
Closers benefit late
Race Shape:
Contested sprint pace
Key Signal
Trainer Edge
Race 4 | 1½m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Parchment Party | Power: 31.6%
#1 Forged Steel | Power: 25.1%
#6 Jokestar | Power: 23.4%
#3 Tracking Error | Power: 17.9%
#5 Parchment Party earns the Best Bet designation with the strongest class and stamina profile in this route.
#1 Forged Steel could control the pace early, while #6 Jokestar and #3 Tracking Error add depth to the race.
Projected Pace:
Moderate
Pace Advantage:
#1 Forged Steel controlling tempo
Race Shape:
Slow early fractions likely
Key Signal
Best Bet profile
Race 5 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#4 Swung | Power: 28.3%
#8 Canned Heat | Power: 24.9%
#7 Noble Affair | Power: 23.5%
#2 Two Seven O | Power: 19.6%
#4 Swung shows the most balanced profile and should secure a strong tactical trip.
#8 Canned Heat offers upside, while #7 Noble Affair may attract heavy wagering support and could be a vulnerable favorite. #2 Two Seven O is Distance Proven.
Projected Pace:
Fast
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers benefit
Race Shape:
Speed pressure throughout
Key Signal
Vulnerable favorite
Race 6 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#3 Trapianto Tom | Power: 28.1%
#4 Dawn At Normandy | Power: 26.4%
#5 Biloba | Power: 22.5%
#7 Tan Chulo | Power: 19.8%
#3 Trapianto Tom holds the strongest pace and speed combination and should sit an ideal stalking trip.
#4 Dawn At Normandy brings a positive Trainer Edge, while #5 Biloba exits a productive race. #7 Tan Chulo adds additional depth.
Projected Pace:
Honest
Pace Advantage:
Pressers gain edge
Race Shape:
Balanced sprint pace
Key Signal
Trainer Edge
Race 7 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#5 Run Classic | Power: 27.7%
#3 Mish | Power: 25.9%
#1 Practically Dark | Power: 22.4%
#4 Hola Joey | Power: 19.1%
Late Pick 5 (Races 7-11)
5 / 9 / 8 / 1 / 7
#5 Run Classic offers strong betting value and earns the Longshot designation with a positive barn signal.
#3 Mish owns strong speed figures, while #1 Practically Dark is Distance Proven and consistent. #4 Hola Joey rounds out the contenders.
Projected Pace:
Fast
Pace Advantage:
Closers benefit
Race Shape:
Speed duel expected
Key Signal
Longshot value
Race 8 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#9 Shape Note | Power: 29.5%
#1 Risk It | Power: 24.8%
#4 Dancin for Gold | Power: 22.6%
#3 Miracle Worker | Power: 19.7%
#9 Shape Note brings the strongest class profile and should benefit if the pace becomes heated.
#1 Risk It may press early fractions, while #4 Dancin for Gold is Distance Proven. #3 Miracle Worker adds depth.
Projected Pace:
Fast
Pace Advantage:
Closers benefit
Race Shape:
Pace meltdown potential
Key Signal
Multiple speed horses
Race 9 | 1 1/16m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#8 Classic Car Wash | Power: 28.6%
#7 Prince of Power | Power: 25.4%
#3 Echo Again | Power: 22.1%
#4 Publisher | Power: 19.3%
#8 Classic Car Wash owns the strongest overall profile and should secure a favorable stalking trip.
#7 Prince of Power is Distance Proven, while #3 Echo Again and #4 Publisher remain competitive.
Projected Pace:
Honest
Pace Advantage:
Mid-pack runners
Race Shape:
Balanced route pace
Key Signal
Distance specialist
Race 10 | 1 1/16m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#1 Moe Eighty Eight | Power: 29.1%
#6 Viking | Power: 24.6%
#3 Dr. Storm | Power: 22.4%
#7 Dance Some Mo | Power: 19.7%
Final Pick 5 (Races 10-14)
1 / 7 / 2 / 7 / 2
#1 Moe Eighty Eight owns the strongest class and speed combination and should be extremely difficult to beat if the race unfolds as projected.
#6 Viking exits a strong race, while #3 Dr. Storm remains consistent and #7 Dance Some Mo could improve with the right trip.
Projected Pace:
Moderate
Pace Advantage:
#1 Moe Eighty Eight controlling tempo
Race Shape:
Measured route pace
Key Signal
Class edge
Race 11 | 1 Mile Dirt (G3)
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Nu What’s New | Power: 28.9%
#4 East Avenue | Power: 25.8%
#5 Full Serrano | Power: 24.1%
#6 Coal Battle | Power: 20.7%
#7 Nu What’s New brings a powerful form cycle and should secure an ideal stalking position in this graded stakes event.
#4 East Avenue exits strong company, #5 Full Serrano is Distance Proven, and #6 Coal Battle adds additional depth.
Projected Pace:
Honest
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers pressing late
Race Shape:
Competitive stakes tempo
Key Signal
Graded stakes class
Race 12 | 1 1/16m Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Banksy’s | Power: 27.5%
#6 Kelz | Power: 26.1%
#7 Silver Shot | Power: 22.8%
#3 Fleek | Power: 20.2%
#2 Banksy’s enters with strong workout signals and a positive Trainer Edge.
#6 Kelz is the logical rival, while #7 Silver Shot and #3 Fleek offer improving profiles.
Projected Pace:
Moderate
Pace Advantage:
Pressers benefit
Race Shape:
Balanced route pace
Key Signal
Trainer Edge
Race 13 | 1 1/8m Dirt (G1)
DRE Selections Top 4
#7 Napoleon Solo | Power: 27.8%
#9 Litmus Test | Power: 25.2%
#2 Silent Tactic | Power: 23.1%
#6 Renegade | Power: 21.4%
#7 Napoleon Solo exits a productive prep race and projects an ideal stalking trip.
#9 Litmus Test, #2 Silent Tactic, and #6 Renegade all bring strong class credentials.
Projected Pace:
Honest
Pace Advantage:
Stalkers benefit
Race Shape:
Competitive stakes tempo
Key Signal
Key race exits
Race 14 | 6f Dirt
DRE Selections Top 4
#2 Whitley | Power: 29.3%
#11 Bemis | Power: 24.7%
#10 Instamania | Power: 22.6%
#6 Seventies Music | Power: 19.9%
#2 Whitley owns the strongest profile in this maiden sprint and should prove tough to beat.
#11 Bemis, #10 Instamania, and #6 Seventies Music all offer improvement potential.
Projected Pace:
Fast
Pace Advantage:
Closers benefit
Race Shape:
Speed collapse possible
Key Signal
Strong favorite profile
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