Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 25, 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
4 4 Major Mack 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 J J’s Ranger 4.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Kistler 8.00 2.9 6-1
10 10 Rope a Dope 10.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Lord of Mischief 6.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Shako 20.00 7.8 15-1
5 5 Nightnthequarter 20.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Miyagi 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Steppin Silver 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 King of the Party 30.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Grand Kingdom 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Hard as Life 0 0-1
Executor 0 0-1
Hard as Life 0 0-1
11 11 Chapman’s Peak 4.50 1 2-1
14 14 Sound Cause 12.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Executor 3.00 2 4-1
5 5 Courageous Clay 3.50 2.6 5-1
12 12 Mortal Lock 6.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Train and Trust 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Generative 12.00 4.8 9-1
13 13 Stonington 20.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Master Sommelier 10.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Ky Do Declare 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Hard as Life 30.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Malevaje 50.00 6.9 13-1
9 9 Altiplano 10.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Aerate 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Power of Will 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Pnutbutter Whiskey 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Positano Sunset 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Bru Na Boinne 10.00 1.1 2-1
2 2 Peak Popularity 3.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Catmint 15.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Take a Stand 3.00 5 9-1
4 4 Ragtime Belle 4.50 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Our Shenanigan 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 Tempers Fly 4.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 My Shot 10.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Boutwell Time 10.00 2.7 5-1
7 7 Mo Pics Please 10.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Rest of the World 8.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Endless Fashion 50.00 6.7 13-1
5 5 Defiant Lass 12.00 8.7 16-1
13 13 Wiz the Bomb 20.00 11.3 21-1
11 11 Chantals Hope 30.00 11.3 21-1
10 10 Pure Breeze 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Manage Xpectations 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Shirley Ann 4.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Sunna 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Protective 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 My Boy Tony 8.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Tough Little Nut 8.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Tifareeh 5.00 2.3 4-1
12 12 Culprit 10.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 The Ginger Wizard (IRE) 6.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Vesture 4.50 3.6 7-1
5 5 First Player 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Native Shaman 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Telescopic 15.00 5.3 10-1
13 13 Copper Missile 10.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Black Iron 6.00 7 13-1
14 14 Mr. Peterkin 50.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Stride 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Count Dracula 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Warning Signs 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Ennis Town 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Acknowledge 5.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Voila Magic 10.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Problem Solved 2.50 5.8 11-1
4 4 Disclaimer 8.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Time to Collect 15.00 8.2 15-1
6 6 Native Runner 15.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Money Man 12.00 8.8 17-1
3 3 Dark Danger 20.00 8.9 17-1
13 13 Serketas 30.00 9.7 18-1
8 8 Steppe 20.00 9.9 19-1
12 12 Can’t Deny It 10.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Montana Cafe 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Serendibite 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Faust 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Gold Delight 0 0-1
Judge Davis 0 0-1
11 11 Boat’s a Rockin 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Determined Kingdom 4.50 2.2 4-1
9 9 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 3.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Bad Beat Brian 12.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 High Front 15.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Jean Valjean 5.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Our Last Chance 15.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Mid Day Image 10.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Judge Davis 8.00 10.4 20-1
3 3 Spankster 30.00 10.8 20-1
7 7 Let My People Go 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Myrtlewood S.) – Myrtlewood S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
White Sands 0 0-1
8 8 Andrea 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Echo Sound 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 White Sands 4.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 Atomic City 15.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Trust Fund Philly 3.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Dancing Magic 12.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Glee 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Mischievous Bria 30.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Praying 15.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Barbarina 30.00 7.8 15-1
12 12 Long Neck Paula 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Empirical Mischief 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Bank Of America Valley View S.) – Bank Of America Valley View S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Poolside With Slim (IRE) 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Opera Mundi (IRE) 8.00 1.8 3-1
12 12 Simply in Front 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Buttercream Babe 4.50 3.1 6-1
11 11 Nice as Pie 10.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 Uphill Dance 20.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Memorialize 10.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Les Reys (FR) 2.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Pharoah’s Wine 30.00 5 9-1
9 9 Dancing N Dixie 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Kalispera (IRE) 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Sakura Blossom 30.00 8.7 16-1
14 14 Whiskey Decision 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Strike When Ready 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Maxisuperfly 30.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Kehoe Beach 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
On Command 0 0-1
10 10 Moringa 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 On Command 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Hi’iaka 3.00 2.8 5-1
12 12 Sang 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Orderly Transition (GB) 50.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Just a Coed 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Kiss Me Again 20.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Phantasmical 10.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Points Is Points 5.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Constituent 10.00 7.2 14-1
13 13 Yume 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Taka 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 A Little Canela 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.