Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 4, 2025

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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Lily’s Army 15.00 1 2-1
8 8 Pinky Finger 1.40 3.8 7-1
10 10 Red Speedo 8.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Monster 4.00 5.5 10-1
9 9 Barstool 6.00 5.6 11-1
13 13 Double Talker 3.50 7 13-1
6 6 Happyhappyboy 12.00 8.8 17-1
5 5 Chatterfield 20.00 9.9 19-1
7 7 Red Lad 15.00 11.2 21-1
4 4 Tiempos Buenos 30.00 11.6 22-1
11 11 Coach Rudy 20.00 12.1 23-1
12 12 Flaming Star 30.00 12.8 24-1
2 2 El Halcon 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Ready for Shirl 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Scarlet Poppy (IRE) 6.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Pin Up Betty 4.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Mission of Joy 3.50 5.4 10-1
6 6 Spaliday 2.50 6.1 12-1
2 2 Amber Cascade 12.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Justifiable Belle 8.00 7.1 13-1
8 8 Peignoir 10.00 8.5 16-1
9 9 Catmint 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Naive Melody 15.00 1 2-1
3 3 Shoot It True 1.80 2.2 4-1
6 6 Foie Gras 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Evanescence 15.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Beauty Reigns 12.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Velvet Vortex 2.50 6.7 13-1
8 8 Lynn’s Milky Way 3.50 6.9 13-1
7 7 American Women 10.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lolo Le Plume 15.00 1 2-1
14 14 Eyes On Italy 30.00 1.9 4-1
11 11 Hereforagoodtime 4.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Vice 15.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Grayleigh 10.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Straight Forward 8.00 3.8 7-1
15 15 Isle Be Ready 15.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 My Gal 4.50 4.9 9-1
7 7 Green Jobs 6.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Chere Amia 20.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Rather Distinct 5.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Itza Kitty 20.00 10.1 19-1
12 12 Gum 8.00 11.1 21-1
13 13 Hideaway 3.50 12.8 24-1
4 4 Acceptance Speech 20.00 12.9 24-1
16 16 Athaliah 6.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Debt Free 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Kapoor 3.50 2.9 5-1
3 3 Ivory and Ebony 10.00 4.3 8-1
11 11 Unwavering Trust 2.50 4.9 9-1
5 5 B D’s Angel 30.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Midnight Myth 8.00 6.6 13-1
4 4 La Neige 15.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Twisted Viper 30.00 8 15-1
8 8 Forbidden Friend 20.00 8.2 16-1
12 12 Motown Honey 20.00 9.5 18-1
10 10 Starship Athena 12.00 11.1 21-1
2 2 Maeve 12.00 12.7 24-1
13 13 Rachel’s Kid 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Georgie W 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 American Hope 12.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Oscar Season 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Wico (IRE) 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Ocean Pointe 30.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 El Rezeen 6.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 This Is Uscar 20.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Evade (FR) 4.00 6 11-1
10 10 Tough Little Nut 12.00 7.3 14-1
5 5 Raptor’s (BRZ) 15.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Archie the Giza 15.00 8.8 17-1
12 12 Winters Lion 30.00 10.5 20-1
11 11 Intellect (FR) 3.50 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Lafayette S.) – Lafayette S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Gunmetal 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Gate to Wire 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Itsmybirthday 30.00 2 4-1
7 7 One True Shance 20.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Touchy 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Smoken Wicked 10.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Rolando 8.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Colloquial 1.20 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Transylvania S. Presented By Keeneland Select) – Transylvania S. Presented By Keeneland Select

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Septarian 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Golden Afternoon 15.00 1.1 2-1
15 15 Pretty Capable 8.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Chasing Liberty 15.00 2.7 5-1
11 11 Mi Bago 3.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Reagan’s Wit 4.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Tom’s Magic 12.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Clock Tower 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Maui Strong 8.00 6.3 12-1
8 8 Scipio 6.00 8.2 16-1
7 7 Test Score 8.00 8.5 16-1
6 6 Versus 10.00 8.9 17-1
13 13 Barricade 8.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 Sabertooth 30.00 10.6 20-1
12 12 Hammerhead 20.00 12.7 24-1
16 16 Valentinian 4.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Central Bank Ashland S.) – Central Bank Ashland S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Muhimma 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Look Forward 20.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Supa Speed 4.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Running Away 3.00 4 8-1
2 2 La Cara 4.50 4.4 8-1
8 8 Admit 15.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Take Charge Milady 8.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Amarth 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Golden Irish 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Bread to Run 4.50 1.9 4-1
7 7 Carolina Smokeshow 6.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Mezcalifornia 15.00 2.2 4-1
12 12 Sister Carlie 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Itwillbefun 12.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Mizmalice 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Bindi 5.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Rando 20.00 5.5 10-1
16 16 Sherbini 2.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Moochie Girl 15.00 6.4 12-1
14 14 Autumn Rhythm 6.00 9 17-1
2 2 Mom’s Cheesecake 30.00 10.7 20-1
15 15 Madeline’s Promise 8.00 11.2 21-1
9 9 Royal Princess 10.00 11.9 22-1
13 13 Zaghruta 5.00 16 30-1

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.