Kentucky Oaks 2022 picks & selections for all Oaks Day races

The Kentucky Oaks is the best race at Churchill Downs this weekend.

Kentucky Oaks Day is on Oaks day. Secret Oath, Nest, Echo Zulu, Kathleen O. and Juju's Map are the major players. They are going to run in the Kentucky Derby. The winner will be the one with the fastest draw. They will run on the same course as each other.

#1 Secret Oath (6-1) was once a possibility to run in the Kentucky Derby. #4 Nest (5-2) impressed the last time out. ECHO ZULU (4- 1) stuffed me in a locker when I claimed that Juju’s Map would be the better 2-year-old in Breeders” Cup.

#2 NOSTALGIC (15-1) has been getting progressively better under Bill Mott and ran a great race on the inside in her last contest. #3 HIDDEN CONNECTION (20- 1) was within a nose of Echo Zulu in the Fair Grounds Oaks. The outside post is not ideal.

#2 NOSTALGIC (15-1) has been getting progressively better under Bill Mott and ran a great race on the inside in her last contest. #3 HIDDEN CONNECTION (20- 1) was within a nose of her in the Fair Grounds Oaks.

#5 GODDESS OF FIRE (15-1) and #6 YUUGIRI (30- 1) are going for the lead. #9 DESERT DAWN (20-2) is an interesting prospect. Adare Manor (10-3) was once considered a major player in this race.

#5 GODDESS OF FIRE (15-1) and #6 YUUGIRI (30- 1) are going for the lead. #9 DESERT DAWN (20-2) is an interesting prospect. Adare Manor (40-5) was once considered a major player in this race.

#8 VENTI VALENTINE (20-1) has been speed and fade and looks like she may be in that spot again. #11 COCKTAIL MOMENTS (30- 1) is a deep closer who lacks the finishing kick of some of the other rivals.

#8 VENTI VALENTINE (20-1) has been speed and fade and looks like she may be in that spot again. #11 COCKTAIL MOMENTS (30- 1) is a deep closer who lacks the finishing kick of some of the other rivals. Manny Franco is not on Brad Cox's preferred jockey depth chart.

Betting the Oaks in any kind of vertical wager will not produce much value. Eastern Betting News will provide a betting guide for all budgets on Thursday at 2 pm Eastern.

Churchill Downs Race 1 is scheduled for 10:30 AM ET. The purse is $127,000, the distance is 1.1 miles and the entries are 8. Customer Driven (9-2) gets the top pick based on speed figures. Quist (7- 2), Park On The Nite (10-1) and Idomatomic (4-3) are other contenders.

CUSTOMER DRIVEN (9-2) gets the top pick based on speed figures. SEQUIST (7-3) is a player given the class and early pace. PARK ON THE NILE (10-1) looks good in this spot based upon stamina. IDIOMATIC (4-0) could be competitive given record at the distance and form.

Kentucky Oaks 2022 picks & selections for all Oaks Day races. Churchill Downs Race 2 is post at 11:00 AM ET. Purse: $120,000 Maiden Special Weight, 1 Mile on Dirt. Entries: 12.

#11 INVENTING gets the top pick based on speed figures, record at the distance, race flow, pace and form. BLAMETHECHAMPAGNE (6-1), BLAMETHECHECHampaGne (8-5), OLGA ISABEL (12-2) and MISREAD (7-3) are also players.

Q F SEVENTY FIVE (7-5) gets the top pick based on record at the distance and form. #8 AVIANO (4-1) is a player given the speed figures and projected pace setup. Red Hornets ( 4-2) could be competitive.

#1 Q F SEVENTY FIVE (7-5) gets the top pick based on record at the distance and form. #8 AVIANO (4-1) is a player given the speed figures and projected pace setup.

#7 JUJU'S MAP (1-1) should have this group over a barrel. #5 SEMBLE JUSTE (10-10) could get up underneath.#9 TABOR HALL (12-2) is a connections play.

#7 JUJU'S MAP (1-1) should have this group over a barrel. #5 SEMBLE JUSTE (10-10) could get up underneath.

#8 BLEECKER STREET (9-5) gets the top pick based on the record at the distance and the recent form. #7 CURLY RUTH (6-1) is a player given the speed figures.

Shrapneltheddevil (6-5) is the top pick based on speed figures. Pauline's Pearl (2-1) has been good at the 8 1/2 furlong distance. Jilted Bride ( 6-2) could save ground.

Shadesthidevil (6-5) gets the top pick based on speed figures. Pauline's Pearl (2-1) has been good at the 8 1/2 furlong distance. Jilted Bride (5-2) could save ground.

There are 8 entries in the Kentucky Oaks. The winner of the race will take home $500,000. Churchill Downs Race 7 is scheduled for 2:09 PM ET.

#5 OLYMPIAD (9-5) has been so good lately and could get the perfect setup in this race. #7 HAPPY SAVER (7-2) could use experience from the past and goes out for Brendan Walsh.

Kentucky Oaks 2022 picks & selections for all Oaks Day races. Churchill Downs Race 8 is post at 3:03 PM ET. Purse is $500,000 Edgewood S. presented by Forcht Bank. Entries are 10.

#5 DOLCE ZEL gets the top pick based on class. #4 KNEESNHIPS (12-1), #3 MCKULICK (7-2), and #9 NEW YEAR'S EVE ( 12- 1) are also considered good bets.

Kentucky Oaks Day is on Sunday, 4.04 PM. Purse is $500,000 Eight Belles S. presented by TwinSpires. Entries are 10.

#4 AIN'T EASY (12-1), #8 MATAREYA (5-2), PRETTY BIRDIE (4-3), GERRYMANDER (8-5) and AIMATO (6-4) are the horses to watch on Kentucky Oaks Day.

Kentucky Oaks 2022 picks & selections for all Oaks Day races. Churchill Downs Race 10 is at 4:51 PM ET. Purse is $500,000 Twin Spires Turf Sprint S. presented by Sysco. Entries are 13.

#1 is Gregorian chant (10-1), #8 is gear hockey (5-2), and #3 is caravel ( 5-5). #10 Arrest Me Red (4-3) is a contender.

Churchill Downs Race 11-Kentucky Oaks is scheduled for 5:51 PM ET. Purse is $1,250,000 Longines Kentucky Oaks, 1 1/8 Miles on Dirt. Entries are 15.

Kentucky Oaks 2022 picks & selections for all Oaks Day races. Churchill Downs Race 12 is post at 6:25 PM ET. Purse is $127,000 Allowance Optional Claiming, 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt. Entries are 13.

#9 WISH YOU WELL (1.8-1) gets the top pick based on speed figures. #2 REAGAN'S DECISION (5-2), #4 SOCIETY (8) and #1 ONTHEONESANDTWOS (6-3) are also interesting.

Kentucky Oaks Day race is at 7:00 PM ET. There are 16 entries. Little Blaze (6-1) gets the top pick based on speed figures earned in the previous start. Merci Road (8-2) should be forward throughout. Comedy ACT (20-1000) goes out for top connections.

#6 LITTLE BLAZE gets the top pick based on speed figures earned in the previous start. #10 MERCI ROAD should be forward throughout.

Selections for 6-10-15-9 are: Kentucky Derby Final Answer Analysis, Bankroll Management Tips for 2 Days of Racing, Upgrades and Downgrades Based on May 3rd, 4th and 5th Racing.

Thursday 9 am Eastern: Kentucky Derby Final Answer Analysis. Thursday 2 pm Eastern : Bankroll Management Tips for 2 Days of Racing. Friday 9am Eastern : Upgrades and Downgrades Based on May 3rd, 4th and 5th Racing