Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, April 9, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Rockaway Reef 0 0-1
Vintage Ring 0 0-1
1 1 Vanished 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Rockaway Reef 6.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Victorious Nyquist 8.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Ashes and Diamonds 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Takethesilver 20.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Feasible 12.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Midnight Muse 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Vintage Ring 3.50 4.8 9-1
6 6 Stage Presence 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Liltonytwophones 0 0-1
4 4 Night Time 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Molto Vivace 6.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Forgiving Spirit 10.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Olazabal 30.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Kant Beat the Rock 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Shakin Loose 30.00 6 11-1
1 1 Hometown Hero 20.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Liltonytwophones 20.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Afternoon Heat 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Improbable Story 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Business Model 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Don Corleone 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Chaching Chaching 6.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Dr. Park 1.20 1.8 3-1
3 3 Shallus 30.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 He’s Elusive 30.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Knicks Gate 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Military Cruiser 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Zapping Strike 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Day Money Deegan 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Rainbow Glow 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Sr. Mary Margaret 10.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Rock Harbor 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Here’syourtrouble 1.50 2.8 5-1
12 12 Home First 5.00 4.5 8-1
6 6 Ranch Life 30.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Sweet Star 20.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Kazillion 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Miss World Peace 4.00 SCRATCH
10 10 A Kiss Because 30.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Anthony’s Spice 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Don’t Be Salty 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Mustique 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Let It Ride 6.00 1 2-1
10 10 All Jokes Aside 20.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Urban Legend 4.50 2.5 5-1
2 2 Coast Along 3.50 2.7 5-1
11 11 Run Curtis Run 6.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Chiseler 12.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Unworkable 15.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Boltage 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Hilarious Affair 8.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Curly Larry and Mo 20.00 6 11-1
9 9 Demolition Duke 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Protege 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Musical Maestro 10.00 1.3 3-1
4 4 Tiger’s Legacy 1.20 2.2 4-1
5 5 Chryso Alogo 20.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Partyvicious 20.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Bebedouro 12.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Sir Pistolero 8.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Shipman 15.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Norwich 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Cut the Dust 12.00 1 2-1
1 1 Special Caliber 30.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Lion of Justice 1.60 1.9 4-1
4 4 Kinetic Control 15.00 2.2 4-1
12 12 Lured Away 15.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Skate Away 4.00 3 6-1
7 7 Hedge 20.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Ashley’s Archer 8.00 4.8 9-1
14 14 Valentinian 3.50 7.6 14-1
8 8 Touchy 4.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Kakao 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Without Caution 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Hymn 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Bracket Buster 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Summer in Adriane 0 0-1
Summer in Adriane 0 0-1
5 5 Rotterdam 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 British Isles 4.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Ngannou 12.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Shopper’s Revenge 15.00 3.8 7-1
10 10 Navy Seal (IRE) 6.00 4 8-1
2 2 Obelisk 10.00 4.9 9-1
13 13 Sicilian Defense 4.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Aleman 15.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Sand Pipes 8.00 5.6 10-1
7 7 Domingo 15.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Presider 5.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Summer in Adriane 20.00 8.5 16-1
16 16 Game Point 6.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Warhol 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Kistler 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Z Dancer 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.