Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, October 9, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Mazoku 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Forever Home 1.80 1.3 2-1
5 5 Sequin Lady 4.00 1.9 3-1
1 1 Never Sway 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Samarita 15.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Protomagic 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Simple Souvenir 12.00 6.4 12-1
8 8 Ella Frances 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Spinning Heart 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Maliblue 8.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 River Ridge 4.50 2.3 4-1
5 5 Tie Breaker Lennie 20.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Early Munny 30.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Grand Illusion 15.00 6.6 12-1
12 12 Masked Man 3.50 6.9 13-1
9 9 Fly by Night 20.00 7 13-1
8 8 Afleet Vintage 6.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 D Day 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Cowboy Luke 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Idiosyncrasies 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Invulnerable 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Improbable Journey 10.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Normandy Hero 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Crew Dragon 8.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Dutch Mills 6.00 6 11-1
7 7 Chryso Alogo 15.00 6.6 12-1
3 3 Sound Doctrine 4.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Upstriker 0 0-1
El Cerrito 0 0-1
Stage Left 0 0-1
4 4 Just Say When 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Stage Left 2.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Sir Ollie 10.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Appeal Denied 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Tallahatchiebridge 4.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Vulcan 8.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Santa Cruiser 12.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Monterey Peninsula 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 El Cerrito 30.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Lykan 30.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Upstriker 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Metallic Man 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Call Me Ice Man 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Adrasteia 0 0-1
8 8 I Am the Sauce 20.00 1 2-1
12 12 Raconteuse 3.50 1.2 2-1
7 7 Lady Meis (IRE) 12.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 El Megeeth 6.00 3.1 6-1
13 13 Feeling Beachy 6.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Adrasteia 4.50 3.1 6-1
5 5 Stephanieswarrior 30.00 3.8 7-1
14 14 Enchant 2.50 5.2 10-1
9 9 Runaway Kitten 15.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Argentinidad 30.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Fifth of May 5.00 7.9 15-1
10 10 Estuary 8.00 11.8 22-1
1 1 Stay Lost 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Underthemistletoe 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Weighted Average 3.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Shezthefactor 6.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Kinetic Control 1.60 1 2-1
11 11 Morlock 6.00 2.8 5-1
12 12 Perfect Force 15.00 4 8-1
6 6 Bracket Buster 20.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Cooper 4.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Monet’s Magic 15.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Whiskey Shot 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Freaky 8.00 8.3 16-1
4 4 Otter Mischief 30.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Fever Night 12.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Discotheque 15.00 9.8 19-1
1 1 World Beater 30.00 10.2 19-1
13 13 Seattle Road 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Spurgeon 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Silver Rose 2.00 1 2-1
5 5 Bedazzle ‘Em 4.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Vicountess 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Miss Enchanted 1.60 5.4 10-1
3 3 Lady Moscato 8.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Sing a Little Song 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Green Light 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Clever Mischief 3.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Katheeb 5.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Boltage 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Sovereigns Joy 12.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 El Rey Rey 30.00 6 11-1
13 13 Roundtop 8.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Ocean Victory 20.00 6.6 13-1
16 16 Sambalover 15.00 8.2 15-1
14 14 Over and Ollie 4.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Big to Do 30.00 10.7 20-1
12 12 Black Rain 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Thornbury 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Count Dracula 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Born Flashy 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Ninja Star 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.