Here are Charlie Cooper’s handicapping picks for the Thursday, Jan. 24, Oaklawn Park races.
Winners on Top 3/9 (Thursday) 18/63 (Meet)
Winners in Top 4 Selections 5/9 (Thursday) 45/63 (Meet)
Exactas in Top 4 Selections 4/9 (Thursday) 26/63 (Meet)
Trifectas in Top 4 Selections 2/9 (Thursday) 14/63 (Meet)
Independent reporting for Pine Bluff & Jefferson County since 1879.
Best Bet: Race Race 7 Muazazz 4-1-1-0 Best Longshot: Race 9 Flashy Green 7-1-1-2
No. Horse; Jockey; Comments for Top 4; Odds
Race 1: 6 Furlongs; Maiden Claiming; Purse $30,000; Fillies and Mares; 4 YO and Up
7 Lady Spencer; Homeister; Scratched for this??; 3-1
4 Devil’s Blush; Martinez; Could run them down late; 5-2
6 Traders Point; McKee; First time for a tag; 7-2
3 Hap Cat; Court; Speedster back sprinting; 9-2
2 Suee’s Here; Baird; 6-1
1 Added Silver; Joubert; 12-1
5 My Daddy’s Jewel; Laviolette; 12-1
Race 2: 6 Furlongs; Claiming; Purse $15,500; Fillies and Mares; 4 YO and Up
4 Ridgeway Angel; Santana; 7 of 9 career wins this distance; 9-2
8 Le Chot Jolie; Thompson; Much the best last out; 2-1
1a Ridem Up; Martin; Speedster will force the issue; 8-1
5 The Gardener; Albarado; Throw out last; 7-2
1 Larue Lovelake; Martin; 8-1
2 Platinum Blue; Baird; 6-1
3 Flying Barbie; Gonzalez; 15-1
6 J Gray; Berry; 5-1
7 Cyn Ban Dina; Shino; 15-1
Race 3: 1 1/16 Mi; Maiden Claiming; Purse $25,000; 3 YO
6 Carve; Lebron; Sharp works for debut; 4-1
3 K. O. Plus; Ocampo; Drop may be the key; 5-1
2 Rockin Alex; Escobar; Game third while having trouble in debut; 6-1
7 Analytic; Albarado; Exits fast debut heat; 9-2
5 Barn Knee; Quinonez; 7-2
1 Glass Darkly; Martin; 8-1
4 Lip Crusher; Joubert; 3-1
Race 4: 6 Furlongs; Maiden Claiming; Purse $25,000; Fillies and Mares; 3 YO and up
8 Father’s Flame; Homeister; Good spot for debut; 6-1
5 Pina Florado; Shino; Could sit the perfect trip; 5-2
6 Funinthestorm; Canchari; First time vs state breds; 12-1
4 Joan and I; Albarado; Gets Lasix and top rider; 3-1
2 Wreath; Martin; 6-1
7 Run Withthe Ladies; Johnson; 10-1
12 Solar Sunrise; Berry; 20-1
10 Gray Lady Partee; Quinonez; 10-1
9 Star Suspect; Molina; 30-1
11 Aunt Johnnie; Vazquez; 30-1
3 Shekinah’s Ride; Teator; 12-1
1 Alittlemeansalot; Gonzalez; 20-1
Race 5: 6 Furlongs; Waiver Claiming; Purse $27,000; 4 YO and up
1 Debit Card; Cintron; The call in wide open event; 7-2
2 Okie Tuff; Thompson; Wins at 45% clip; 5-2
5 Spring Warrior; Quinonez; Will try to wire them; 9-5
6 Slamit; Court; Sprinting may be the key; 15-1
4 Grant Jack; Berry; 10-1
7 Normandy Shore; Birzer; 5-1
3 Jerry n’Elvis; Laviolette; 12-1
Race 6: 6 Furlongs; Maiden Claiming; Purse $25,000; Fillies and Mares; 3 YO and up
9 Comic Sister; Vazquez; Firster finds easy field for debut; 8-1
6 Maryheavensblessin; Cintron; Steady works and Lasix for debut; 3-1
10 Suave Affair; Molina; Earned a check twice; 12-1
5 Sister Brown; Franklin; Only on the board vs open company; 4-1
11 Risky Equity; Laviolette; 15-1
8 Granny’s Bluff; Joubert; 15-1
1 Iron Grace; Loveberry; 10-1
2 A J’s Forest Ring; McKee; 12-1
7 Valentine Shoes; Kuntzweiler; 8-1
4 Trublefromthegitgo; Thompson; 6-1
3 Joanna’s Rat Pack; Canchari; 15-1
12 Scarlet Diva; Gonzalez; 12-1
Race 7: 6 Furlongs; Optional Claiming; Purse $54,000; 4 YO and up
4 Muazzaz; Homeister; Go get you some money; 6-1
6 Back Forty; Santana; Completes the exacta; 3-1
3 Driven Force; Thompson; Could be a factor late; 9-2
1 Le Mans; Quinonez; Stalk and go late; 5-2
8 Chief’s Revenge; McKee; 9-2
5 On Lockdown; Albarado; 8-1
2 He’s So Proud; Mello; 20-1
7 Hypothetical; Vazquez; 12-1
Race 8: 1 Mi.; Optional Claiming; Purse $54,000; Fillies; 3 YO
7 Tipthetrolleygirl; Ocampo; Game all 5 starts; 9-5
6 Humble Street; Birzer; First time for a tag; 6-1
2 I Am Miss Brown; Quinonez; Full of run opening day; 5-2
3 Holiday Bertie; Franklin; Won debut, claimed; 7-2
4 Majestic Shoes; Vazquez; 8-1
1 Ambush Woman; Laviolette; 10-1
5 Baltoro; Loveberry; 15-1
Race 9: 6 Furlongs; Waiver Claiming; Purse $15,500; 4 YO and Up
10 Flashy Green; Court; No excuses today; 8-1
4 Keepinonestepahead; Joubert; Loves track and distance; 6-1
7 Stone Harbour; Thompson; By far leading money winner in 2012; 7-2
12 Dictum; Ocampo; A big factor late; 20-1
9 Dragon Heart; Mello; 15-1
5 Practice Tee; Wade; 12-1
11 Wilson River; Martin; 5-2
6 Northern Choice; Teator; 10-1
8 Warren’s Dove; Birzer; 12-1
3 Bluegrass Type; Canchari; 12-1
1 The Fourth Estate; McKee; 20-1
2 Southern Ocean; Loveberry; 20-1