Oaklawn Park Picks for Sunday, March 1:

CHALK CITY: What an outstanding 12-race card today at Oaklawn! Mr. Ed enjoyed several hours sipping a shot of Buffalo Trace while picking winners of the $1 million Rebel Stakes and the accompanying 11 contests. When all was sipped and done, his only complaint was that the many legitimate, short-priced favorites made finding playable alternatives difficult. Those who don’t like the taste of chalk should shop elsewhere for winning plays. Hey, you gotta play the cards you’re dealt. First post today is 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m PT. Here’s a look at the chalk-eating weasel’s feast of favorites.

Mr. Ed’s Selections at Oaklawn Park for Sunday (3/01)

Race 1 — $40K STARTER ALLOWANCE for 4YOs & Up going 1⅛ mile
Mr. Ed picks a pair to kick off early DD: #6 MY NOBLE KNIGHT (3-1 morning line) for fan-fave trainer Tom Amoss with Jose Ortiz returning to saddle, and #7 BRIGHT SPARK (2-1) for trainer Kevin Martin, who retains jockey Cristian Torres off sharp Place in last.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $5 Daily Double of 6,7/2,4. ($20)

Race 2 (1:31 p.m. ET/10:31 a.m. PT) — $125K ALLOWANCE for 4YOs & Up going 6 furlongs
I like either of two to complete DD: #2 NORTHERN CHILL (5-1 morning line) for trainer Matt Shirer with a big rider upgrade to Jose Ortiz, and #4 SHARP SWINGER (5-2) for top trainer Mike Maker, who recruits Irad Ortiz to ride. Bros. Ortiz sweep?

Race 3 (2:02 p.m. ET/11:02 a.m. PT) — $126K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for 4YOs & Up going 6 furlongs
Mr. Ed’s betting on #6 TEJANO TWIST (2-1  morning line), millionaire 7YO for trainer Chris Hartman, with jockey Flavien Prat returning. Mr. Ed does the Twist.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $10 to Win & Pick 3 of 6/9/4 ($10)

Race 4 (2:32 p.m. ET/11:32 a.m. PT) — $125K ALLOWANCE for 3YOs & Up going 6 furlongs
What’s not to like about deep closer #9 SENIOR OFFICER (7-5 morning line), asks Mr. Ed. The gelding’s been away for a while, but Irad Ortiz, Jr. agrees to ride untested 5YO for Brad Cox barn. Salute the winner.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $20 to Win. ($20)

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Race 5 (3:03 p.m. ET/12:03 p.m. PT) — $135K PIG TRAIL OVERNIGHT STAKES for 4YOs & Up going 1½-mile 
Mr. Ed likes chalky #4 CATCHING FREEDOM (6-5 morning line) for the powerful combo of  Brad Cox and Flavien Prat. Another millionaire winner.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)

Race 8 (4:39 p.m. ET/1:39 p.m. PT) — $110K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for 3YOs going 6 furlongs
My money is on #2 MUNNINGS CHALLENGE (2-1 morning line). Debut runner has been working like a future champion for Brad Cox. Speedball prevails with Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)

Race 9 (5:15 p.m. ET/2:15 p.m. PT) — $750K G3 HONEYBEE STAKES for 3YO fillies going 1 1/16-mile
Mr. Ed likes #9 EXPLORA (7-5 morning line) for top stable with a big rider switch to Flavien Prat. It’s Bob Baffert’s party. Enjoy it.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $10 to Win. ($10)

Races 9-12 (5:15 p.m. ET/2:15 p.m. PT) — $.50 Pick 4*
R9:1,9,10
R10: 2,3,10
R11: 2,3,4,6
R12: 1,7 ($36)
*In the event of a scratch, the post-time favorite is the substitute pick.

Race 11 (6:23 p.m. ET/3:23 p.m. PT) — $1M G2 REBEL STAKES for 3YOs going 1 1/16-mile 
Mr. Ed’s pick in the extremely competitive road to the Kentucky Derby is #4 BLACKOUT TIME (8-5 morning line) for popular Kenny McPeek-Brian Hernandez duo. Can’t overlook #2 LITMUS TEST, #3 CLASS PRESIDENT & #6 STRATEGIC RISK.
OAKLAWN PARK SELECTION: $20 to Win & $5 Exacta Box of 4/2,3,6. ($50)

TOTAL WAGERS: $166

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