Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 18, 2021

April 18, 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 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mummy Dearest 6.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 High Fair 4.50 2.2 4-1
1 1 Speed Lane 5.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Cruz Bay 5.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 Flatter Me Silly 4.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Speightstown Shirl 3.50 2.5 5-1
9 8 Chipshire 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Scarlett Lace 12.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Incessant 30.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Hostile Princess 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Justinthenickotime 2.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Smiling Silas 2.50 2.8 5-1
1 1 Beniah 3.00 3.4 7-1
2 2 Perfect Sense 4.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Tamanrassett 4.00 4.1 8-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sequin 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Dixieincandyland 3.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Catch a Bid 3.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Karak 3.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Queen of Shades 6.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Amazima 6.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Rising Seas 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 4 Overbore 3.00 1.7 3-1
8B 5 Baytown Frosty 6.00 2.1 4-1
11A 8 Trebbiano 4.50 2.5 5-1
1A 1 Ask the Umpire 4.50 2.9 6-1
10 7 Offaly Fast 12.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Tejano Twist 4.50 4.5 8-1
12 9 Storm Sequence 12.00 6.7 13-1
6 3 La Flecha 12.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 Golden Bell 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Teo Mateo 12.00 SCRATCH
5B 5 Baytown Jakester 6.00 SCRATCH
9 6 Fleet Kiss 30.00 11.1 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Thunder Buggy 6.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Artistic Jewler 6.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Camellia Gal 2.50 3.3 6-1
5 5 My Candy Girl 4.50 4.3 8-1
8 8 Hat Tip 3.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Hey Kitten 12.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Fashion Icon 15.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Skyvalue 15.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Tempereya 30.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Paynterbynumbers 15.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Lady Jenneviere 50.00 10.1 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shippingport 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Alfie Solomons 0.60 2.1 4-1
6 6 First Deputy 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Mobeatyabad 2.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 Twinkling Knight 50.00 4.5 9-1
4 4 Amani’s Kitten 30.00 5.6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 5 Kingpin 4.50 2.5 5-1
6 4 Oak Hill 6.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Star of Kodiak 5.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 The Connector 4.50 4.9 9-1
8 6 American Mandate 6.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Shackleford’s Joy 8.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Souper Dormy 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Verb 5.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Claiming)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 4 Sovereign Change 3.00 3.3 6-1
3 2 Golden Spoke 8.00 3.7 7-1
8 7 Pitaman 3.50 3.7 7-1
6 5 Whiskey Plank 10.00 5.1 10-1
2 1 Cant Stop This Man 12.00 5.3 10-1
4 3 Mr. Walsh 12.00 5.8 11-1
7 6 Struttinbuck 20.00 7.7 15-1
12 9 Epimythium 30.00 8.7 17-1
11 8 Kick Some Tale 15.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Morethansoultitle 8.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Scary Larry 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Okie Roughneck 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight)

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Commanders Palace 5.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Nevisian Sunrise 1.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Ms Temptation 8.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Sweet Workout 8.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Maria’s Revenge 6.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Take a Peak 20.00 5.6 11-1
6 6 Fayette Blue 15.00 6.5 12-1
9 9 Kitsie 20.00 6.6 12-1
1 1 Confident 12.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Empire Trolley 30.00 10.9 21-1

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.