Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 5, 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 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Colonel Yorke 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Hank Hill 8.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 One True Shance 3.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Gallo de Fuego 4.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 J David 2.50 3.4 6-1
5 5 Hotline Blink 20.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Cavanal 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Altobelli 30.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Pray for the Bear 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Authentic Gallop 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 Turnbuckle 15.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 States’ Rights 2.50 3.7 7-1
2 2 Anegada 15.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Crystal Hill 20.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Rag Tree 20.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 No Rematch 50.00 6.7 13-1
11 11 Dom Traces 8.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Battle Drum (FR) 10.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Culture War 6.00 7.9 15-1
14 14 Viking Sun 20.00 8.2 15-1
9 9 Dream Scheme 4.00 8.4 16-1
15 15 My Father’s Place 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Honor Point 10.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Sand Cast 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Mary’s Lad (IRE) 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bee Bluff 10.00 1 2-1
5 5 Complex Secret 3.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Buriana 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Impulse Buy 2.50 4 8-1
9 9 Illuminatrice 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Planiloquent 4.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Quantum Burst 8.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Liberation Day 20.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Big Air 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Bench 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Rebel Red (GB) 2.50 1.8 3-1
9 9 Liar’s Poker 10.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Beuys (IRE) 8.00 4 8-1
5 5 Villain 15.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Degree of Risk 4.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Clyde’s Got a Gun 8.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Freedom Trail 10.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Berrettini 20.00 7.5 14-1
3 3 Lincoln Highway 30.00 8.8 17-1
11 11 Cowboy Justice (GB) 20.00 9 17-1
8 8 Bakwena 15.00 9.3 18-1
14 14 Big Hat Willie 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Desert Duke 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Kirin 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Macho Music 3.00 2 4-1
2 2 Eighty West 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Ace It 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Hedge 12.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Jackson’s Roar 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Mo Hair Sam 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Sexagenarian 3.50 SCRATCH
8 8 Charbonnay 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Woodford S. Presented By Fanduel) – Woodford S. Presented By Fanduel

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Souper Quest 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Nobals 4.50 2.6 5-1
1 1 One Timer 15.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 5.00 4.5 9-1
12 12 Xy Speed 12.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Coppola 20.00 7.2 14-1
10 10 Arzak 6.00 7.2 14-1
4 4 Our Shot 4.00 8 15-1
15 15 Foxtrotanna 30.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 Gear Jockey 20.00 9.8 19-1
3 3 Charcoal 30.00 10 19-1
7 7 Let My People Go 30.00 11.4 21-1
13 13 Determined Kingdom 20.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Axthelm 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Hedwig 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Thoroughbred Club Of America S.) – Thoroughbred Club Of America S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Spirit Wind 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Clearly Unhinged 3.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Zeitlos 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Red Carpet Ready 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Run for the Hills 20.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Brightwork 2.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Anywho 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (First Lady S. Presented By Uk Healthcare) – First Lady S. Presented By Uk Healthcare

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Ag Bullet 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Whitebeam (GB) 3.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Chili Flag (FR) 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Gina Romantica 3.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Walkathon 10.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Implicated 20.00 4 7-1
6 6 Evvie Jets 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Safeen 30.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Fluffy Socks 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Tarawa (IRE) 4.50 9 17-1
7 7 Special Wan (IRE) 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity) – Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Ferocious 1.60 1 2-1
11 11 Ready for Peace 30.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Tenacious Leader 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Mesero 15.00 3 6-1
10 10 Dapper Moon 4.50 3.5 7-1
6 6 Filoso 12.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 East Avenue 3.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Optical 30.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Handsome Pants 10.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Big Boat 20.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Saratoga Cruiser 50.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Coolmore Turf Mile S.) – Coolmore Turf Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Carl Spackler (IRE) 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Talk of the Nation 8.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 More Than Looks 3.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Running Bee 12.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Spirit of St Louis 15.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Cash Equity (FR) 15.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Noises Off 20.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Kikkuli (GB) 4.00 7.3 14-1
1 1 Mountain Bear (IRE) 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Top Gun Rocket 0 0-1
7 7 It’s My Life 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nyquist Frequency 15.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Eglise 1.60 3.9 7-1
8 8 Tour Player 12.00 4 8-1
9 9 Top Gun Rocket 6.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Army Hero 5.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Big Salt Lick 30.00 5 9-1
1 1 Jungle Law 4.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Vdaytothetenacious 8.00 9 17-1

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.