Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Tuesday, April 8, 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
2 2 Camp Hale 1.20 2.5 5-1
5 5 Sock It to Me 30.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Call Shadd 15.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Invictus 6.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Sergeant Capps 20.00 4 8-1
1 1 Ship Ship Hooray 20.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Playa Del Mar 4.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Steeze 12.00 5.8 11-1
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
1 1 Tomasello 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Excite 4.50 2.8 5-1
11 11 Bermuda Triangle 15.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Courageous Clay 10.00 5.3 10-1
2 2 Meritorious 10.00 6.7 13-1
9 9 Fateful Lightning 3.00 7.3 14-1
8 8 Trigger Point 30.00 8.4 16-1
3 3 Kicking Clear 15.00 8.6 16-1
7 7 Van Ginkel 8.00 9.3 18-1
4 4 Special Session 12.00 10.2 19-1
10 10 Kick It In 50.00 11.4 21-1
6 6 No Mo Moolah 12.00 12 23-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tip Top Thomas 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Gunmetal 1.60 2.4 4-1
3 3 Brodeur 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Got’m Cot’m 20.00 5 9-1
1 1 Thrilla 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Fully Volatile 30.00 6.5 12-1
8 8 Dr Ruben M 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Retribution 4.00 8.9 17-1
6 6 El Dandi 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Smokey Mandate 0 0-1
1 1 Irish Aces 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 West Hollywood 4.50 1.7 3-1
11 11 Smokey Mandate 20.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Out of Deductions 12.00 3.4 6-1
14 14 Yamato 15.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Eldest Son 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Noted 15.00 5.6 11-1
10 10 Wonderful Justice (GB) 30.00 6 11-1
7 7 Piper’s Factor 20.00 6 11-1
5 5 Timeout 8.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Tall Boy 20.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Lincoln Highway 30.00 7.4 14-1
15 15 Degree of Risk 12.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Northern Invader 2.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Hurry Hurry 8.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Pitkin 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Midnight Vengeance 30.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 Fountain Lake 20.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Shangrala Road 3.50 4.6 9-1
12 12 Interceptor 5.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Last Man Standing 4.50 8.1 15-1
9 9 Keen Talent 8.00 8.4 16-1
5 5 Chillax 20.00 10.2 19-1
8 8 Abbi Fede 30.00 10.2 19-1
6 6 Fete 20.00 10.6 20-1
3 3 Activity 20.00 11 21-1
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
Totally Justified 0 0-1
2 2 Vixen 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Nitrogen 2.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Fionn 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Totally Justified 6.00 4.5 8-1
9 9 Foxtastic 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Fast Market 30.00 6.5 12-1
10 10 Table Flirt 20.00 7.2 14-1
5 5 Good Temper 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Liam in the Dust 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Lush Lips (GB) 5.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Montalcino 3.00 1 2-1
10 10 Extra Anejo 8.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Nutella Fella 12.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Epic Ride 6.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Here Mi Song 8.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Ashcroft 30.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Whatchatalkinabout 4.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Best Actor 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Hoist the Gold 4.50 6.8 13-1
7 7 Prince of Power 20.00 9.8 19-1
4 4 Caramel Chip 30.00 10.4 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
2 2 Emery 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 My Mane Squeeze 8.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Justique 4.50 2 4-1
8 8 Mystic Lake 3.50 2 4-1
5 5 Dazzling Move 20.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Positano Sunset 20.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Scylla 1.60 SCRATCH
3 3 Harbor Springs 30.00 SCRATCH

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 1.6 3-1
10 10 Coppola 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Run Carson 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Our Shot 3.50 3.1 6-1
4 4 Rogue Lightning (IRE) 5.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Mischievous Rogue 30.00 4.4 8-1
7 7 Eamonn 20.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Think Big 15.00 6 11-1
8 8 Petcoff 20.00 6.5 12-1
6 6 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Burnham Square 0 0-1
1 1 River Thames 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Owen Almighty 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 East Avenue 3.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Chancer McPatrick 3.50 5.1 10-1
3 3 Burnham Square 4.50 5.9 11-1
2 2 Render Judgment 20.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Admiral Dennis 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Wynn Giant 0 0-1
5 5 Run Jalen Run 12.00 1 2-1
12 12 Theismann 20.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Reynolds Channel 4.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Map to the Stars 5.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Risk It 6.00 3.9 7-1
10 10 Accident 30.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Pentathlon 10.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Lou’s Legacy 15.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Wyoming Bill 20.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Big Hammer 50.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Seaport Lane 2.00 4.9 9-1
11 11 It’s My Life 15.00 8.6 16-1
14 14 Standard of Proof 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Great Richie M 20.00 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.