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Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 18, 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
Own the Field 0 0-1
8 8 Own the Field 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Great Richie M 10.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Dance Some Mo 4.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Banishing 4.00 3 6-1
6 6 Vittorio 3.50 3.8 7-1
4 4 Black Powder 4.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Not Normal 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Chiseler 12.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Captain Fancy 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Geraldraydaplegray 4.00 8 15-1
1 1 Tapirs Valor 8.00 8 15-1
5 5 D Bigalow 2.50 8.1 15-1
14 14 Coming in Hot 15.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 Very Bold 8.00 9.7 18-1
4 4 Frosty Beer 20.00 10.5 20-1
7 7 Baby Max 12.00 11.6 22-1
10 10 Lured Away 15.00 11.6 22-1
12 12 Razorcat 20.00 12.8 24-1
11 11 Chance Connection 20.00 13.4 25-1
8 8 Tapizar’s Temper 20.00 14.5 27-1
15 15 Ennis Town 1.00 SCRATCH
16 16 McAfee 4.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Invisible 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 War Mule 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Bold d’Oro 0 0-1
10 10 Bold d’Oro 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 El Gunner 10.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Merit 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Double Your Money 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Concentration 6.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Jammin Justice 12.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Alilnalot 4.50 5.8 11-1
9 9 Coulditbemajic 20.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Starscape 6.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Rewire 30.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Coach Campbell 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
She’s Fire 0 0-1
7 7 Lute Warm 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Cupids Crush 1.40 2.4 4-1
4 4 Stir Crazy 4.50 2.4 5-1
6 6 Hidden Connection 8.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Let’s Skedaddle 20.00 5 10-1
2 2 Quatro Y Vinte (URU) 15.00 7.8 15-1
1 1 Magical Lute 20.00 8 15-1
5 5 She’s Fire 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Azteca’s Gold 0 0-1
4 4 Truculent 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Polterer 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Indian Gulch 4.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Write Off Jerry 15.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Big Paper 8.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Hoodlum 3.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Yes Point 10.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Forge in Fire 20.00 8.3 16-1
7 7 Code Runner 8.00 8.9 17-1
10 10 What a Country 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Moonstrike (GB) 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 J T’s Imagination 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Papa Yo 8.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Arrogates Spirit 15.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Sixwillberich 8.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Shogun Be Fast 20.00 3 6-1
8 8 Curlins Incharge 4.00 4 7-1
11 11 Face Value 6.00 4.1 8-1
12 12 City of Clouds 12.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Where Is Lisa 50.00 6.6 13-1
6 6 Montauk Point 12.00 7.4 14-1
5 5 Shakin Loose 10.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Cashmeup 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Amarth 0 0-1
Seraphia 0 0-1
4 4 Formaggio 15.00 1 2-1
10 10 Brave Samantha 10.00 2.3 4-1
13 13 Minnesota Munny 15.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Amarth 4.00 4.2 8-1
9 9 Map Out 12.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Lyric Street 8.00 5.7 11-1
11 11 Centimorgan 12.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Nerazurri 30.00 8.4 16-1
12 12 Seraphia 5.00 8.5 16-1
5 5 Catnip Hill 20.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 In for a Spin 30.00 9.1 17-1
14 14 Bottomless Mimosa 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Cruz Chica 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Nosleeptilbrooklyn 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Howboutdemapples 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Makeup 20.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Just a Care (IRE) 2.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Golden Hostess (SAF) 6.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Port Townsend 3.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Heaven Rules 20.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Candi Girl 15.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Krispy Rice 15.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Isabel Alexandra (IRE) 12.00 6 11-1
9 9 Kendal Grace 30.00 7.7 15-1
11 11 Wupkar 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Sturgeon Moon 20.00 1 2-1
3 3 Stable Currency 4.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Quinn’s Promise 8.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Paradise City 1.80 2.9 5-1
10 10 Bless the Broken 3.50 4.2 8-1
7 7 Bonne Fille 12.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Mizmalice 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Total Heart 30.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Caitlin Time 30.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Five a Side 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Devil’s Harvest 0 0-1
8 8 Legitimize 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Devil’s Harvest 15.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Thomas Aquinas 15.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Frontline Warrior 6.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Summer in Adriane 20.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Will Take It 10.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Mount Rundle 3.50 6.9 13-1
5 5 Royal Sandrin 20.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Sea Singer (IRE) 10.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Elegant Trip 8.00 8.1 15-1
4 4 Azteca’s Gold 30.00 9.6 18-1
9 9 Lobo Salvaje 50.00 10 19-1
15 15 Saint in the City 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Stride 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Count Dracula 10.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Mr. Peterkin 30.00 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.

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