Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 16, 2021

April 16, 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
4 4 Language Barrier 4.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Two Worlds 2.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Double Tough Tiger 3.50 2.9 6-1
6 6 Mobster Gun 4.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 The Beat 2.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Saint Vrain 12.00 5.2 10-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Jungle Juice (IRE) 2.50 2.5 5-1
6 6 Bye Bye Bertie 3.50 2.7 5-1
5 5 Keep Your Distance 1.60 2.8 5-1
1 1 Lady of Luxury 3.50 3.2 6-1
2 2 Ginormous 10.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Foreign Exchange 15.00 5.5 10-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 5 Persisto 3.00 2.1 4-1
2 1 Graysonsmacho Gal 1.60 2.5 5-1
4 3 Xtrema 3.50 3.1 6-1
3 2 Tynan 3.00 3.7 7-1
5 4 Shelley’s Gem 20.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Stylish Ash 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Deferred Taxes 1.20 2.1 4-1
5 4 Feeding Frenzy 4.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Penicillin Success 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 5 Optimal Trip 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 6 Boss Is a Pal 8.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Accredit 8.00 5 10-1
4 4 Shaldag 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Congratulated 2.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Mo Clare’s 2.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Happylife 4.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Jim’s Bronze Star 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Sofia Strong 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Liberty Isle 8.00 4.5 9-1
5 5 Callie’s Candy 10.00 5.7 11-1
6A 6 Jill Babe 12.00 8.3 16-1
8A 8 Sirjus Dream 12.00 8.4 16-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Master Piece (CHI) 2.00 2.3 4-1
6 4 Admiralty Pier 4.00 3.8 7-1
7 5 Talk Or Listen (IRE) 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 3 Bandua 8.00 5.8 11-1
3 2 Jais’s Solitude 6.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Factor This 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Hay Dakota 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 9 Wora 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 4 Therideofalifetime 3.00 2.6 5-1
4 3 Subsidize 6.00 3.5 7-1
7 6 Red Ghost 3.50 4.7 9-1
9 8 Etched in Stone 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 7 Shackleford Strong 6.00 4.7 9-1
3 2 Be Here 8.00 4.9 9-1
6 5 Medicine Tail 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Wellman 30.00 8.2 16-1
2 2 Pretty Boy Elm 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Southern Mama 5.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Senora Roma 8.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Never Forget 10.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Jades Gelly 4.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Veruca 8.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Ghosting Kim 6.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Zero to Sixty 10.00 5 9-1
10 10 Lexintonia 5.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Dawn’s Dancer 15.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Girl Named Patsy 12.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Sister Otoole 10.00 5.9 11-1
13 13 My Sweet Kat 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Olho de Mel 50.00 11.5 22-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Stakes) – Baird Doubledogdare S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Speech 1.60 1.7 3-1
5 5 Bonny South 3.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Royal Flag 2.50 2.9 6-1
4 4 Eres Tu 4.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Graceful Princess 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 High Regard 20.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Bajan Girl 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Scarlet Fusion 1.80 1.4 3-1
3 3 Mubtadaa 2.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Rustler 3.00 3 6-1
7 7 Alpha Predator 10.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Prince Maior 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Uncle Duke 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Beocca 20.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Happy American 3.00 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.