Ahead of the Kentucky Derby, the Kentucky Oaks will run as the feature on Friday. Check out Kentucky Oaks picks for the whole Friday card.

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Key Takeaways

• Top picks for the Kentucky Oaks day races offer a mix of favorites and longshots.
• Betting strategies include considering form, pace, and jockey-trainer combinations.
• The Kentucky Oaks itself features a competitive field with potential for big upsets.

Post: 10:30 AM ET; $120k Maiden Special Weight going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 10

• #10 BELLOFTHEBLUEGRASS (5-1) gets the top selection. She presents a dangerous threat to secure an early lead.
• #4 SUNDANCE FEATURE (4-1) is expected to improve from her first start and appears a fringe contender. With solid early pace figures, she could be a major player in this race.
• #8 NAUGHTY MISS (20-1) offers value as a price horse and could be best utilized in secondary positions on most tickets.
• #6 THOUGHTFUL (5-2) debuts here and is a strong candidate for inclusion in secondary positions. She will run under the combination of Cox and Geroux.

Post: 11:00 AM ET; $127k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 12

• #9 SIDAMARA (4-1) is the top selection, having proven ability to handle these conditions in previous starts. She enters the race in good form.
• #6 WONDER RIDE (10-1) is a price horse and a major player in this race. With tactical speed, she can sit just off the leaders for a well-timed move.
• #10 STANDOUTSENSATION (5-1) is expected to be part of the early pace in this spot, going out for the Amoss barn with Saez in the irons.
• #3 SING A LITTLE SONG (20-1) is a longshot that will look to outrun the odds, entering the race in good form and considered the class of the field.

Post: 11:30 AM ET; $134k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 13

• #11 EMPTY TOMB (8-1) gets the top selection, running races good enough to beat this group. He may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #10 BRIGADIER GENERAL (6-1) is a solid contender, running consistently in recent starts and likely to handle the distance well.
• #5 INJUNCTION (5-1) will be competitive, representing the Vaccarezza barn with Rosario aboard. This contender boasts the top overall power rating in the group.
• #8 ARTHUR’S RIDE (3-1) is another competitive entry, proven to handle these conditions in previous starts and expected to be a strong contender.

Post: 12:05 PM ET; $134k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 1/8 m on turf; Entries: 16

• #11 FREYDIS THE RED (9-2) is the top selection, expected to handle the distance well and make a late charge with a strong closing kick.
• #8 SCHOOL DANCE (10-1) is a price horse and a major player in this race, representing the class of the field.
• #4 MYRISKYAFFAIR (10-1) is another price horse with a mid-pack running style, she’s likely to make a strong late run.
• #1 SWOOP TO FINISH (10-1) is another square price that is competitive entry based on speed figures.

Post: 12:43 PM ET; $1000k Fasig-Tipton La Troienne S. going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 7

• #4 IDIOMATIC (6-5) is the class of the field and earns the top selection. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #5 PRETTY MISCHIEVOUS (5-2) will be competitive based on speed figures and is expected to hit the board.
• #6 XIGERA (3-1) is another competitive entry, expected to run a big race based on recent form.
• #7 DORTH VADER (12-1) isn’t without hope and should be in the first flight of runners with a chance late.

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Post: 1:26 PM ET; $400k Unbridled Sidney S. presented by Resolute Racing going 5 1/2 f on turf; Entries: 10

• #2 OVA CHARGED (7-2) is the top selection, expected to handle the distance well and likely to lead or be near the lead.
• #3 STONE SILENT (9-2) will be competitive, running consistently in recent starts under Lynch and Alvarado.
• #5 ELM DRIVE (5-1) has a shot in this race, likely to be in the first flight of runners with a chance late.
• #9 SECRET MONEY (8-1) is a fringe contender, expected to make a well-timed run from the second tier of runners.

Post: 2:09 PM ET; $750k Alysheba S. presented by TwinSpires going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 10

• #6 TUMBARUMBA (8-1) gets the top selection, representing the class of the field.
• #3 FIRST MISSION (8-5) is a major player, likely to benefit from a hot pace up front and boasting the top overall power rating.
• #7 TAPIT TRICE (7-2) is another major contender, running races good enough to beat this group for the Pletcher barn.
• #2 STEAL SUNSHINE (10-1) is a price horse and a competitive entry, not likely to struggle with the distance.

Post: 3:03 PM ET; $400k Modesty S. presented by Derby City Gaming & Hotel going 1 1/8 m on turf; Entries: 12

• #5 MOUFFY (8-1) gets the top selection, expected to handle the distance well and coming in with solid recent form.
• #1 FAST AS FLIGHT (10-1) is a price horse and will be competitive based on consistent pace figures.
• #2 ASPEN GROVE (6-1) is expected to be competitive, running races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 JOIN THE DANCE (20-1) is a competitive longshot, running races good enough to beat this group and handling the distance well.

Post: 4:04 PM ET; $600k Eight Belles S. presented by Sysco going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 12

• #7 DENIM AND PEARLS (3-1) gets the top selection for the Cox barn with Prat in the irons.
• #12 R HARPER ROSE (12-1) is a price horse and will be competitive, proven to handle these conditions.
• #1 IMPEL (5-2) will be competitive, likely part of the early pace in this spot.
• #9 HALINA’S FORTE (10-1) has a shot, coming in with solid early pace figures.

Post: 4:51 PM ET; $600k Edgewood S. presented by TwinSpires going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 14

• #9 HARD TO JUSTIFY (2-1) gets the top selection, expected to handle the distance well with solid recent form.
• #4 BUCHU (4-1) is a major player, having been competitive against decent company.
• #13 DANCING N DIXIE (12-1) is a price horse and will be competitive, not likely to struggle with the distance.
• #5 MO FOX GIVIN (8-1) will be competitive, coming into the race in good form.

Post: 5:51 PM ET; $1500k Longines Kentucky Oaks going 1 1/8 m on dirt; Entries: 16

• #3 WHERE’S MY RING (15-1) could potentially pull a big upset, coming in with solid recent form. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #16 CANDIED (20-1) is a price horse and a major player, having been competitive against decent company.
• #13 JUST F Y I (9-2) has to be considered, running races good enough to beat this group.
• #11 WAYS AND MEANS (5-1) will be competitive, likely to get the right setup in this race.

Post: 6:27 PM ET; $127k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 12

• #11 ALMOSTGONE ROCKET (3-1) gets the top selection, expected to improve from the first start and representing the top power rating.
• #7 TWEETSTER (5-1) should improve and is a major player, not likely to struggle with the distance.
• #1 TIPSY TAMMY (6-1) is a major contender, running consistently and likely to perform well in a moderately paced race.
• #3 HARBOR SPRINGS (6-1) will be competitive, running evenly and expected to benefit from a fair pace scenario.

Post: 7:02 PM ET; $120k Maiden Special Weight going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 15

• #12 HAPPY HAPPY (8-1) gets the top selection, running consistently and not likely to struggle with the distance.
• #8 PRINCESS MADISON (5-2) should improve and is a major player, not likely to struggle with the distance.
• #13 BACKSTRETCH ROSE (12-1) is a price horse and a major player, proven to handle these conditions.
• #14 DYNAMISM (12-1) is another longshot, running consistently and likely to perform well in a moderately paced race.

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