Oaklawn Park Racing Picks: February 26th – Scot’s Law Favored in Eighth Race

Hot Springs, Arkansas – Daily Racing Form expert handicapper Mary Rampellini has released her selections for the Thursday, February 26th racing card at Oaklawn Park. Rampellini identifies Scot’s Law as the best bet of the day in the eighth race, a potential stepping stone for several promising 3-year-old fillies towards upcoming stakes races like the Fantasy.

Best Bet: Race 8 – Scot’s Law

Rampellini projects the following finishing order for the eighth race:

1. Scot’s Law
2. Actis
3. Sticker Shock

Scot’s Law returns to overnight ranks following a stakes placing. Notably, the winner and runner-up from that previous race are also entered in the Grade 3 Honeybee on Sunday at Oaklawn Park. Scot’s Law is a half-sister to Scottish Lassie, a multiple Grade 1 winner with earnings of $735,000.

Actis brings a strong foundation of route races to the competition and is the fourth stakes winner produced by her dam. Sticker Shock, while meeting winners for the first time, boasts the best last-race Beyer Speed Figure in the field.

Race-by-Race Selections

Race 1

1. Boat Song
2. Unload
3. Midnight Majesty

Boat Song, despite a layoff, is expected to perform well, benefiting from the trainer’s success with horses returning from rest. Unload showed promise with a third-place finish after a distance adjustment. Midnight Majesty exits a fast race against a strong competitor.

Race 2

1. Windy Bay
2. Talkin in Cursive
3. Edistrudis

Windy Bay recently faced a quality winner who subsequently won another race at Oaklawn. Talkin in Cursive is appealing due to her tactical speed. Edistrudis has demonstrated consistent improvement in her starts at the current meet.

Race 3

1. Misinformation
2. Herbs Bolt
3. Horse of the Sea

Misinformation is versatile and can perform well from various positions. Herbs Bolt is experienced at the mile and a sixteenth distance. Horse of the Sea shares the highest last-race Beyer Speed Figure in the field.

Race 4

1. Thea
2. Bamtwentyklater
3. Catching Heat

Thea recently finished fourth against a quality opponent who is entered in an upcoming stakes race. Bamtwentyklater returns to dirt after a promising turf start. Catching Heat ran a strong race off a layoff.

Race 5

1. Bigwrigdude
2. Gimme a Chance
3. Southfork

Bigwrigdude, with the best last-race and career Beyer Speed Figure, is expected to improve significantly. Gimme a Chance faced competitive opponents in her last race. Southfork’s speed could be an advantage in the large field.

Race 6

1. Lolo Le Plume
2. Floating Beauty
3. Kerry’s Kiss

Lolo Le Plume, a stakes-placed runner, ran a credible third off a layoff, with the winner returning to win the Grade 3 La Canada. Floating Beauty was second to a quality winner and is entered in an upcoming stakes race. Kerry’s Kiss has shown potential with a previous strong effort at Oaklawn.

Race 7

1. My Gun’s Loaded
2. Helene’s Power
3. Bet the Gray

My Gun’s Loaded faced a quick field in her last race, with the winner going on to win the Dixie Belle at Oaklawn. Helene’s Power is a consistent performer with strong Beyer Speed Figures. Bet the Gray has shown improvement in each of her starts.

Race 9

1. Paris Accord
2. Air Castle
3. Ghost Money

Paris Accord performed well despite a challenging track condition and appears to be improving. Air Castle brings valuable racing experience to the race. Ghost Money showed promise in her career debut.

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