Oaklawn Park Picks for Saturday, February 7:
HORSING AROUND AT OAKLAWN PARK: It was bombs away, including a $143 winner Friday at Oaklawn Park, as longshots ruled the day. HOF trainer Mark Casse had four winners, while jockeys Javier Castellano, Flavien Prat and Abel Cedillo all had a pair of winners, Mr. Ed also had a pair of scores. First post Saturday is 1 p.m. PT/10 a.m PT. Here’s a look at Mr. Ed’s exclusive Oaklawn Park picks.
Mr. Ed’s Selections at Oaklawn Park for Saturday (2/07)
Race 1 (1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT) — $48K Claiming for 4YOs & Up going 6 furlongs
Mr. Ed kicks wagering off with a DD. He likes a pair in Leg 1: #6 WACO (8-1 morning line), for hot-shot West Coast trainer Peter Miller with Ramon Vasquez in irons; and #9 CREW DRAGON (3-1) for overdue McLean Robertson barn, which retains Serafin Carmona to ride.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $5 Daily Double of 6,9/8,9. ($20)
Race 2 (1:31 p.m. ET/10:31 a.m. PT) — $30K CLAIMING for 4YOs & Up going a mile
To complete the DD, Mr. Ed likes two: longshot #8 RED MOUNTAIN (12-1 morning line) for trainer Ingrid Mason with jockey Santo Sanjur, and #9 WINTER’S GHOST (5-2) for journeyman trainer Wayne Potts with Francisco Arrieta riding.
Race 3 (2:01 p.m. ET/11:01 a.m. PT) — $60K STARTER ALLOWANCE for 3YOs going 1 1/16-mile
For the third consecutive contest, Mr. Ed likes #9, HORSE OF THE SEA (7-2 morning line), for popular trainer Brad Cox with Jaime Torres in the saddle. Gelding gets Lasix following a sharp effort six weeks ago and a pair of solid works since then. He’s no chicken.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 4 (2:32 p.m. ET/11:32 a.m. PT) — $126K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for 4YOs & Up going 1 1/16-mile
Mr. Ed likes another #9, SIR GREYLIND (3-1 morning line), for popular horseman Kenny McPeek and jockey Emmanuel Esquivel. Horse for the course drops in class after an excellent graded-stakes effort.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)
Race 5 (3:03 p.m. ET/12:03 p.m. PT) — $125K ALLOWANCE for fillies and mares going 1 1/16-mile
I like the lightly raced #2 OVERCOME ADVERSITY (3-1 morning line) for overdue trainer Matt Shirer, who gives the filly a huge rider upgrade to Luis Saez. If Mr. Ed can bounce back at the track, this gal can, too.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $20 to Win. ($20)
Race 6 (3:34 p.m. ET/12:34 p.m. PT) — $31K CLAIMING for fillies and mares, 3YOs & Up going 6 furlongs
Mr. Ed is betting on three: #1 SEVERE CLEAR (7-2 morning line) for veteran trainer Peter Miller; #5 RAGTIME SIZZLE for low-profile trainer Bruce Riecken, and #12 WHAT’S HER NUMBER (3-1) with Luis Saez returning to ride. Any two will do.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $5 Exacta Box. ($30)
Race 8 (4:38 p.m. ET/1:38 p.m. PT) — $36K CLAIMING for 4YOs & Up going 1 1/16-mile
Mr. Ed plays a DD with favorite #3 DETERMINEDLY (5-2 morning line) for HOF trainer Mark Casse with Cristian Torres returning to saddle; and #7 YELLOW BRICK (3-1) for veteran trainer Matt Shirer. A road worth following.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $5 Daily Double of 3,7/4,7. ($20)
Race 9 (5:13 p.m. ET/2:13 p.m. PT) — $250K G3 BAYAKOA STAKES for fillies & mares, 4YOs & Up going 1 1/16-mile
To close out the card and the DD, Mr. Ed likes #4 QUIETSIDE (3-1 morning line) for the excellent team of trainer John Ortiz and jockey Ricardo Santana, Jr., and $2 million-earner #7 NITROGEN (4-5) for Mark Casse and Jose Ortiz.
TOTAL WAGERS: $120
NEWS & NOTES: A total of 367 nominations have been received for the three Triple Crown races, led by popular HOF trainer Todd Pletcher with 31 nominees. Aqueduct Race Track in New York has cancelled racing this Saturday and Sunday due to expected arctic temperatures with high winds over the weekend.
MR. ED’S BIG GAME BETS
NEW ENGLAND +4.5
UNDER 45.5
MVP: Andy Borregales, NE Kicker
