Daily Racing Form expert Mary Rampellini provides her handicapping insights for the Oaklawn Park racing card on Thursday, February 26, highlighting her top picks and projected finishers for each race. Her best bet is Scot’s Law in the eighth race, a strong contender returning to overnight ranks after a stakes placing, with notable pedigree connections and competitive rivals like Actis and Sticker Shock. Rampellini also offers detailed analysis for the other eight races, emphasizing horses with strong recent performances, tactical speed, and promising pedigrees, such as Boat Song in the opener and Windy Bay in the second race.

Throughout the card, Rampellini identifies key factors like Beyer Speed Figures, recent form, and lineage to guide selections, noting horses that have faced quality competition or shown improvement. Her commentary underscores the competitive nature of the Oaklawn meet as it builds toward the $1 million Rebel Stakes prep for the Kentucky Derby, with several horses returning to stakes or overnight races later in the week. The analysis aims to give bettors an edge by spotlighting contenders with strong potential across the card.