Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 10, 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
Double Talker 0 0-1
1 1 Pupil 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Sense of Freedom 20.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Ashkenazi 0.80 2.5 5-1
8 8 Baytown Dreamer 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Double Talker 4.00 3 6-1
4 4 Brea From Three 15.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 La Pacifica 20.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Baytown Anubis 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 No No Joe 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Zeca Diabo 4.50 1.9 4-1
10 10 Metalhead 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 On My Honor 10.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Via Della Spiga 10.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Another Monarch 30.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Canavero 20.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Jimmy the Hat 8.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Baytown Bruiser 5.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Mendello 30.00 6.5 12-1
5 5 Baie Longue 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Facenda 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 American City 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Open Soul Autism 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sombra Dorada 3.50 2.1 4-1
3 3 Bourbon Breeze 3.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Beach Bunny 20.00 2.9 6-1
8 8 Carolina Candy 4.50 3.4 6-1
6 6 Beelieve Her 2.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Gold Del Mar 30.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Lylah Renee 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Beer Run 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Troubleshooting 20.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Fling Ready 6.00 2.4 5-1
6 6 Bright Skittle 2.50 4.5 8-1
5 5 Sustainability 10.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Natural Rights 10.00 8.8 17-1
1 1 Gibran 20.00 9.3 18-1
11 11 Cortina (IRE) 30.00 11.5 22-1
8 8 Proton Spirit 15.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Velociraptor 4.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Gearing Up 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Windtalker 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Bravely 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Insubordination (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Smart Mo 6.00 1 2-1
11 11 Golden Ice 6.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Noble Gentleman 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Golden Plate 4.50 4.9 9-1
2 2 Kistler 20.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Stradivarian 20.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Mo Hope 12.00 6 11-1
10 10 Mugatu 10.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Indy Charges On 12.00 7.5 14-1
14 14 Speed Institute 30.00 7.7 15-1
5 5 Always Above 5.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Hope Joe’s Right 10.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Diomedes 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Raguel 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Wistucky 3.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Tango Mike Mike 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Sweetalkingbourbon 12.00 1 2-1
8 8 Publicity 30.00 1.1 2-1
5 5 Ministerial 2.50 1.3 3-1
3 3 Redemption Time 3.50 2.7 5-1
10 10 Curlin’s Gesture 6.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Precision Strike 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Itsinmyblood 15.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Django 4.50 5.2 10-1
7 7 Roussette 8.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Dbook 30.00 6.6 13-1
1 1 Desperate Proposal 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Into Amore 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Prides Crossing 6.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Bette Davis 20.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Crazy Cami 5.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Save Time 4.00 3 6-1
2 2 Foreseen 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Sudden Switch 2.50 4.6 9-1
8 8 Faire Plaisir 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 High Fashion Kate 15.00 1 2-1
5 5 Crown Imperial 8.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Golden Hostess (SAF) 3.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Ultimate Ready 4.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Zo Lee 10.00 3 6-1
9 9 Creed’s Gold 6.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Always Wanting 12.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Out too Late (GB) 10.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 Always Angels 15.00 9 17-1
14 14 Hideki 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Foxxy Cleopatra 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Don’t Say It 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 May May Strong 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Best Cupcake 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Geno’s Myth 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Army Hero 4.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Silver Ore 10.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 Sequential 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Forty Love 10.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Total Gas 20.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Mister Banderas 30.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Skynet 30.00 5 9-1
11 11 D’oro Boy 30.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 One Mor Story 12.00 8.5 16-1
2 2 Spielman 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Ky Thirty Won 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Momentum Files 2.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Romantic Lead 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Cinister Cix 5.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Nash Potatoes 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.