Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 4, 2024

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) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Gatlinburg 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Parkway 2.50 3.8 7-1
1 1 Overstatement 10.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Bernin Hot 1.80 5.5 10-1
3 3 Ask Arthur 6.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Season Fighter 12.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Flying Houdini 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 West Beach 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Sergeant Capps 15.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 War and Majesty 20.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Scorpius 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Test Score 3.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Don’t Backdown 12.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Helicity 5.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 High Ceiling 15.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Coalmoon 10.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Gave Proof 20.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Major Mischief 20.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Modiano 30.00 9.8 19-1
16 16 No Rematch 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Rag Tree 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Authentic Gallop 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sand Cast 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
C’Est Cheese 0 0-1
12 12 Thanksgiving 8.00 1 2-1
9 9 Islander 10.00 1.8 3-1
10 10 Mo Attitude 20.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 A Dollar a Day 12.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Lord I Wonder 5.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Time for Magic 15.00 3 6-1
3 3 Flight to Paris 15.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Upon a Star 1.80 3.8 7-1
7 7 C’Est Cheese 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Jerseys Parade 30.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Ebhaaj 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Prodigieux 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Dancing Magic 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Tiz Purple 4.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Eclatant 1.20 2.6 5-1
9 9 Dreamgirl 15.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Wauneka 12.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Tapit First 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Empirical Mischief 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Run Camila Run 30.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Thunder Kin 20.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 It’s Witchcraft 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Baytown Butterfly 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Olivia Maralda (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 Excellent Question 8.00 5 10-1
5 5 Sanctify 12.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Self Confident 4.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 School Dance 10.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Stylish Sue 8.00 9.5 18-1
6 6 Good American (GB) 8.00 9.7 18-1
3 3 Paint Me Perfect 15.00 9.9 19-1
1 1 Dreaming of Mo 6.00 10.1 19-1
11 11 Yarborough 30.00 10.6 20-1
4 4 Beach Walkn 20.00 11 21-1
7 7 For the Biscuit 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Hold My Bourbon 30.00 1 2-1
5 5 Great Richie M 20.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Notah 20.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Ajaayb 15.00 1.9 4-1
1 1 Air of Defiance 4.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Banned for Life 2.50 2.5 5-1
10 10 Polster 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Montalcino 1.80 5.5 10-1
6 6 Born Flawless 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Linebacker 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix S.) – Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Federal Judge 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nakatomi 1.40 1.7 3-1
3 3 My Buddy B 8.00 3.4 7-1
2 2 Here Mi Song 6.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Comedy Town 4.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Swirvin 20.00 4.8 9-1
8 8 Manny Wah 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Banjo Chris 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Jessamine S. Presented By Keeneland Sales) – Jessamine S. Presented By Keeneland Sales

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Shezafunkydrummer 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 May Day Ready 8.00 1.5 3-1
13 13 Give Life 20.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Sashay Away 20.00 3 6-1
4 4 Somethinabouther 20.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Italian Soiree 20.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Miss Lonelle 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Totally Justified 6.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Isle of Capri 4.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Destino d’Oro 3.00 9.7 18-1
7 7 Ballerina d’Oro 8.00 10.1 19-1
5 5 Mechaya 15.00 10.3 19-1
16 16 Daisy Flyer 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Virgin Colada 4.50 SCRATCH
12 12 Correto 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 She’s Got Will 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Darley Alcibiades S.) – Darley Alcibiades S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Immersive 0 0-1
8 8 Immersive 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Quietside 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Liam in the Dust 10.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Sherbini 8.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Continuity 20.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Rich City Girl 12.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Quickick 4.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 The Queens M G 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cloudwalker 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Etrurian 12.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Baraye 3.50 2.1 4-1
11 11 Amidst Waves 12.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Moonlit Lady 8.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Tambo 6.00 4.5 9-1
8 8 Niki Nine Doors 4.50 4.6 9-1
9 9 Independenceavenue 10.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Xtreme Diva 30.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Share the Blessing 15.00 6 11-1
10 10 Zo Lee 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Best Cupcake 30.00 7.8 15-1
13 13 Dorothy Crowfoot 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.