Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 16, 2022

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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Goodbetterbest 0 0-1
2 2 Key to Success 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Goodbetterbest 1.80 1.2 2-1
8 8 She Has the Look 8.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Free Spirited 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Thestral 20.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Unescorted 5.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Under the Bed 15.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Lucky Phoenix 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Keepcalmcarryon 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Blue Norther 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Garmento 4.50 3 6-1
6 6 Mr Creed 10.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Mr. Cunningham 30.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Official Business 20.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Right Tone 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Maasai Warrior 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Grand Jury 5.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Mint 6.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Freeze Pop 3.50 3.9 7-1
5 5 Away From Home 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Bright Spark 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Vale 20.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Ra’s Al Ghul 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Unlimitedpotential 0.50 1 2-1
2 2 Speed Bias 8.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Lupo’s Legacy 10.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Redemption Time 4.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 War Room 6.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Rampatious 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Kaufymaker 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Mumayaz 15.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Switzer 20.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Apache Tears 20.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Rum ‘n Tonic 8.00 6 11-1
2 2 Sutherland 4.50 6 11-1
12 12 Willtorun 6.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 You Vee Cee 30.00 8.6 16-1
13 13 Oxwood 30.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Badgeball 20.00 8.9 17-1
1 1 Stride 30.00 9.1 17-1
16 16 Data Storm 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Dr. Duke 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Just Say When 3.50 SCRATCH
5 5 Trust Daddy 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sosua Summer 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
With This Ring 0 0-1
Julia Shining 0 0-1
5 5 Positano Sunset 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Ghostly Girl 2.50 2 4-1
6 6 Acrimony 8.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Roman Goddess 15.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Julia Shining 4.00 8 15-1
9 9 Theroanrunner 15.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Penny Arcade 15.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 With This Ring 12.00 9 17-1
8 8 Two Minute Lick 12.00 9.1 17-1
10 10 Moral Turpitude 15.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Vogelsang 30.00 9.4 18-1
2 2 Mo Divine 30.00 10.4 20-1
14 14 Sun Valley Road 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Tabor Time 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Franklin S.) – Franklin S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Caravel 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Twilight Gleaming (IRE) 3.50 1.1 2-1
10 10 Change of Control 5.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Brooke Marie 8.00 2 4-1
12 12 Elle Z 20.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Creative Credit 20.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Star Devine (IRE) 8.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Bout Time 6.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Tobys Heart 15.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Thundering Creed 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Have A Good Day (IRE) 30.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Querobin Dourada 15.00 9.7 18-1
15 15 Violenza 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Miner’s Queen 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Illegal Smile (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Hidden Scroll 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 No Shirt No Shoes 20.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Gagetown 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Run Classic 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Rising Empire 4.50 6 11-1
7 7 Uber Kirk 2.50 6.4 12-1
8 8 A C Expressway 8.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Spankster 10.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Briefcase Bully 12.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Stay Lost 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Audaciousness 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Words of Praise 8.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Psychedelic 20.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Botanical 15.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Miss Peabody 5.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Dot Marie 30.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Mo Neda 15.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Pigeon Cay 20.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Best Performer 12.00 8.7 16-1
4 4 Junipermarshmallow 10.00 10 19-1
8 8 Mrs. Astor 6.00 11.4 22-1
16 16 Our Dotsie 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Safeen 2.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Malawnia 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Beat the Estimates 6.00 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.