Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021 Keeneland Horse Racing Picks.


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Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.

Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.

Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.

Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.

RACE NUMBER 1 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7A 7 Eagle Eye 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Destinique 2.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Stylish Rags 3.00 2.2 4-1
1A 1 Artie’s Rose 3.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Red Pepper Grill 8.00 6 11-1
5 5 Hellcat Warrior 8.00 7 13-1
2 2 It’sfiftyshadetime 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Shesgotattitude 2.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Twilight Gleaming (IRE) 1.60 1.4 3-1
1 1 Burrow Down 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Another Flat Drunk 3.50 4.4 8-1
5 5 Pout 15.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Murgatroyd 20.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Smile At the Storm 20.00 7.6 14-1
3A 3 Action Potential 15.00 9.7 18-1
9A 9 Luna Fortuna 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Grandgran 3.50 2.2 4-1
4 4 Franknjymme 2.50 2.4 4-1
7 7 Lastchanceatglory 3.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Surf and Turf 4.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Algebraic 4.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Afleet Moment 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Chuckles Candy 20.00 5.9 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Diva Banker 3.50 2.4 5-1
8 8 Radiantrithym 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Miss Pinkerton 3.50 4.1 8-1
5 5 My Dark Secret 10.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Isabelle’s Joy 10.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Trickizar 3.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Patti Patti Patti 15.00 7.4 14-1
2 2 Parking Ticket 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Copa 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Scabbard 3.50 2.7 5-1
3 3 The Predicament 3.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Torin 6.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Rye Humor 4.50 4 8-1
1 1 One Nation 6.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Why Why Paul Why 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 The Beat 15.00 6.7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Performing Arts 4.00 2.8 5-1
12 12 Southern District 3.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Alexander Valley 4.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Avenue 3.50 5 9-1
2 2 Sailor’s Return 10.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Freddy Flintshire 12.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 American Diamond 15.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Golden Spoke 20.00 8.9 17-1
11 11 Cochise 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Seminole Beach 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 El Kabong 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Snow’s Island 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Sergeant Strwberry 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Wamego 20.00 10.9 21-1
3 3 Bakwena 20.00 11.8 22-1
6 6 Charger 30.00 12.6 24-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Good Culture 3.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Promise Keeper 2.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Kinetic Sky 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Warrior in Chief 4.00 4 7-1
5 5 Core Values 6.00 4 8-1
3 3 Plamen 10.00 5.2 10-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13A 13 Invader 2.00 1.8 3-1
8 8 Silenced 8.00 3.3 6-1
10A 10 Opry 2.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Street Ready 8.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Bakers Bay 6.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Duke of Carthania 15.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Ocean Atlantique 3.50 5.5 10-1
6 6 Fighting Seabee 12.00 5.9 11-1
3 3 On a Spree 10.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Stage Ready 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Bugle Barry 50.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Vintage Print 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 J W Ruckus 50.00 12.7 24-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Perspective 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Cornbread Hill 3.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 No Angel 4.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Quality Warrior 4.50 2.5 5-1
3 3 Gunner Paul 12.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Giro d’Oro 15.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Vail of Honor 15.00 5 9-1
9 9 El Casadora 50.00 8 15-1
2 2 Derby Date 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Nilsby 20.00 SCRATCH

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.