Oaklawn Park proves tricky ahead of derby run in

Let ‘em Run Review of 4/18/26 and Preview of 4/25/26 Oaklawn: Tune In to Maximize Your Picks

Now is the time to start bearing down, poring through info and preparing in earnest for the biggest weekend in horse racing. To maximize your potential picks, it is absolutely critical to tune in to our shows on Friday and Saturday, where we break down scratches, changes, and late information that can completely reshape the card. Let ‘em Run will be right there with you, with special shows on Fridays for our Happy Hour at 3pm, and Saturdays at 12:30 for our RunAround Show, leading up to the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby.

Be sure to check out The BRISnet Oaks and Derby Package now available to provide you with a wealth of information from “The Handicappers Edge”. The post positions will be drawn live from Churchill Downs, and that will be a real tipping point for who ends up the favorite, and who draws a post position that puts them in a tough spot.

Oaklawn Park Review (Scratches Matter)

Here is how we did this past Saturday at Oaklawn Park, and remember—these picks are initially posted before scratches. If you tuned in Saturday on the 12:30 podcast with myself and partner John Kostin, adjustments were made, and they made a difference.

Race 8

The #7 Pokernightatvees, a popular single on many tickets, could only finish 3rd. Our second choice #1 Perfect Magic landed in 2nd place.

Race 9

Our top pick #4 Miss Call scratched, and #6 Sticker Shock (our second choice) ran out of the money, surprising many bettors.

Race 10

We liked #1 Otto the Conqueror based on strong BRISnet angles, but he managed only a 4th-place finish. Our other two selections (#7 and #9) scratched out.

Race 11 – The Main Event

The feature race delivered, with the top contenders putting on a show. However, our pick #5 Journalism finished 3rd, beaten by veteran #1 White Abario. Journalism was our single on the updated P5 ticket discussed on Saturday’s show.

Race 12

We closed with a win as #6 Kerry’s Kiss, the BRISnet #1 Prime Power, delivered and paid $10.20.

The Importance of Adjustments

We revamped our P5 ticket on Saturday’s podcast after scratches. Had we singled White Abario—or expanded the ticket—we would have hit a $22K payout. Our ticket came in at $108. That’s a story every bettor knows—one adjustment away.

Final Word – Don’t Miss the Shows

To truly maximize your results, you must tune in Friday at 3pm and Saturday at 12:30 pm. Scratches, track conditions, and late changes matter, and they can be the difference between cashing big or missing out.

We will be breaking down the Late P5 at Aqueduct on Saturday’s show, so be sure to catch us on Sports Talk Media Network and across multiple streaming apps and social channels.

So as always: bet smart, cheer hard, fast horses can lead to serious fun. And in the end, Let ‘em Run.