Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 5, 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
10 10 Shepherd 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Steeze 12.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Invictus 6.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Call Shadd 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Ship Ship Hooray 20.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Sock It to Me 30.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Camp Hale 1.20 5.4 10-1
6 6 Sergeant Capps 20.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Playa Del Mar 4.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Mo Work 12.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Meritorious 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tomasello 3.50 2.1 4-1
11 11 Bermuda Triangle 15.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Kicking Clear 15.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 No Mo Moolah 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Van Ginkel 8.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Excite 4.50 7.7 15-1
8 8 Trigger Point 30.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Kick It In 50.00 10 19-1
9 9 Fateful Lightning 3.00 10.7 20-1
5 5 Courageous Clay 10.00 12 23-1
4 4 Special Session 12.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Gunmetal 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Tip Top Thomas 2.00 2 4-1
1 1 Thrilla 15.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Got’m Cot’m 20.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Fully Volatile 30.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Dr Ruben M 20.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Brodeur 6.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 El Dandi 30.00 8.4 16-1
2 2 Retribution 4.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
15 15 Degree of Risk 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 West Hollywood 4.50 4.5 8-1
1 1 Irish Aces 3.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Out of Deductions 12.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Smokey Mandate 20.00 6.7 13-1
14 14 Yamato 15.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Timeout 8.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Eldest Son 15.00 8.8 17-1
4 4 Noted 15.00 8.9 17-1
13 13 Hurry Hurry 8.00 9.1 17-1
6 6 Tall Boy 20.00 11.4 22-1
7 7 Piper’s Factor 20.00 11.7 22-1
12 12 Northern Invader 2.00 12 23-1
10 10 Wonderful Justice (GB) 30.00 13.3 25-1
9 9 Lincoln Highway 30.00 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Shangrala Road 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Pitkin 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Midnight Vengeance 30.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Fountain Lake 20.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Chillax 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Abbi Fede 30.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Last Man Standing 4.50 7.5 14-1
6 6 Fete 20.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Activity 20.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 Keen Talent 8.00 9.3 18-1
12 12 Interceptor 5.00 10.3 20-1
10 10 Development Fee 15.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Appalachian S. Presented By Japan Racing Association) – Appalachian S. Presented By Japan Racing Association

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Nitrogen 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vixen 3.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Lush Lips (GB) 5.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Fionn 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Foxtastic 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Liam in the Dust 15.00 5 9-1
5 5 Good Temper 20.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Totally Justified 6.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Table Flirt 20.00 9.8 18-1
4 4 Fast Market 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Nutella Fella 12.00 1 2-1
10 10 Extra Anejo 8.00 2.1 4-1
12 12 Ashcroft 30.00 6 11-1
1 1 Best Actor 15.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Whatchatalkinabout 4.00 7.1 13-1
3 3 Epic Ride 6.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Prince of Power 20.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Hoist the Gold 4.50 8.1 15-1
2 2 Montalcino 3.00 8.2 15-1
8 8 Here Mi Song 8.00 9.5 18-1
4 4 Caramel Chip 30.00 10.8 20-1
9 9 Surly Furious 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Resolute Racing Madison S.) – Resolute Racing Madison S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 My Mane Squeeze 8.00 1 2-1
7 7 Justique 4.50 1.8 3-1
6 6 Scylla 1.60 2.5 5-1
5 5 Dazzling Move 20.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Emery 3.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Positano Sunset 20.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Mystic Lake 3.50 5.3 10-1
3 3 Harbor Springs 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Valvoline Global Shakertown S.) – Valvoline Global Shakertown S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Valentine Candy 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Arzak 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 12.00 4.4 8-1
10 10 Coppola 6.00 6 11-1
2 2 Our Shot 3.50 7.2 14-1
1 1 Run Carson 6.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Mischievous Rogue 30.00 7.9 15-1
4 4 Rogue Lightning (IRE) 5.00 8.8 17-1
7 7 Eamonn 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Petcoff 20.00 10.2 19-1
11 11 Think Big 15.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Toyota Blue Grass S.) – Toyota Blue Grass S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Owen Almighty 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 River Thames 2.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Render Judgment 20.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Burnham Square 4.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 East Avenue 3.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Admiral Dennis 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Chancer McPatrick 3.50 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Run Jalen Run 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Map to the Stars 5.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Wyoming Bill 20.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Accident 30.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Theismann 20.00 4 8-1
6 6 Reynolds Channel 4.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Lou’s Legacy 15.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Risk It 6.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Seaport Lane 2.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Pentathlon 10.00 9 17-1
13 13 Great Richie M 20.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Big Hammer 50.00 10.4 20-1
11 11 It’s My Life 15.00 11.2 21-1
14 14 Standard of Proof 20.00 14 26-1

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.