Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Monday, April 7, 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
10 10 Red Speedo 8.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Pinky Finger 1.40 7.1 13-1
9 9 Barstool 6.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Happyhappyboy 12.00 8 15-1
3 3 Monster 4.00 9 17-1
13 13 Double Talker 3.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Red Lad 15.00 11 21-1
5 5 Chatterfield 20.00 11.2 21-1
11 11 Coach Rudy 20.00 11.4 22-1
4 4 Tiempos Buenos 30.00 12.5 24-1
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 SCRATCH
1 1 Mission of Joy 3.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Pin Up Betty 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Spaliday 2.50 SCRATCH
7 7 Justifiable Belle 8.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Amber Cascade 12.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Catmint 30.00 8.8 17-1
8 8 Peignoir 10.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Velvet Vortex 0 0-1
3 3 Shoot It True 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Peignoir 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Velvet Vortex 2.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 Evanescence 15.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Beauty Reigns 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Lynn’s Milky Way 3.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 American Women 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Naive Melody 15.00 SCRATCH

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 SCRATCH
14 14 Eyes On Italy 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Vice 15.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 Hereforagoodtime 4.00 3.9 7-1
9 9 Grayleigh 10.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Green Jobs 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Isle Be Ready 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Chere Amia 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 My Gal 4.50 5.5 10-1
1 1 Straight Forward 8.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Rather Distinct 5.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Itza Kitty 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Gum 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Acceptance Speech 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Hideaway 3.50 14.6 28-1
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 3.9 7-1
3 3 Ivory and Ebony 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 B D’s Angel 30.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Unwavering Trust 2.50 6.3 12-1
6 6 Midnight Myth 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 La Neige 15.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 Twisted Viper 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Forbidden Friend 20.00 8.3 16-1
12 12 Motown Honey 20.00 8.7 16-1
10 10 Starship Athena 12.00 10.4 20-1
2 2 Maeve 12.00 12.2 23-1
13 13 Rachel’s Kid 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Georgie W 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Wico (IRE) 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 This Is Uscar 20.00 5.3 10-1
10 10 Tough Little Nut 12.00 5.5 10-1
13 13 Archie the Giza 15.00 7.7 15-1
12 12 Winters Lion 30.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Ocean Pointe 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 El Rezeen 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 American Hope 12.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Oscar Season 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Raptor’s (BRZ) 15.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Intellect (FR) 3.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Evade (FR) 4.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Colloquial 0 0-1
6 6 Itsmybirthday 30.00 1 2-1
3 3 Smoken Wicked 10.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Colloquial 1.20 2.5 5-1
4 4 Touchy 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Rolando 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Gate to Wire 4.50 SCRATCH
7 7 One True Shance 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Gunmetal 3.00 SCRATCH

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
Reagan’s Wit 0 0-1
3 3 Golden Afternoon 15.00 1 2-1
2 2 Reagan’s Wit 4.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Mi Bago 3.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Chasing Liberty 15.00 1.7 3-1
10 10 Clock Tower 10.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Tom’s Magic 12.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Maui Strong 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Test Score 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Scipio 6.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Versus 10.00 5.9 11-1
13 13 Barricade 8.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 Hammerhead 20.00 7.9 15-1
16 16 Valentinian 4.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Sabertooth 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Septarian 6.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Pretty Capable 8.00 SCRATCH

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
3 3 Supa Speed 4.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Look Forward 20.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 La Cara 4.50 4.5 9-1
5 5 Running Away 3.00 4.7 9-1
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
8 8 Bindi 5.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Mezcalifornia 15.00 4 8-1
6 6 Bread to Run 4.50 4.1 8-1
12 12 Sister Carlie 8.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Carolina Smokeshow 6.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Mizmalice 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Moochie Girl 15.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Royal Princess 10.00 9.2 17-1
2 2 Mom’s Cheesecake 30.00 9.7 18-1
13 13 Zaghruta 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Rando 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Sherbini 2.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Autumn Rhythm 6.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Itwillbefun 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Madeline’s Promise 8.00 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.