Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 11, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Lucky Shot 0 0-1
1 1 Twirling Roses 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 King of Kentucky 3.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Busk 3.50 3.8 7-1
5 5 Lucky Shot 2.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Major Wager 8.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Dancin With Angels 6.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Folk Song 0 0-1
Essentially Gold 0 0-1
9 9 Storm Cloud Rising 30.00 1 2-1
6 6 Sweet Espresso 30.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Gorrono Ranch 2.00 1.3 2-1
12 12 Lexgo 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Folk Song 10.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Celestial Harmony 15.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Emily’s Joy 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Essentially Gold 20.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Cinnamon Sugar 6.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Cheekwood 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Satisfied Mind 3.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Red Beretta 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Papa Yo 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Tiger Moon 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Love Me Not 4.00 2 4-1
4 4 Patrolman 30.00 2.9 6-1
6 6 Ransomware 20.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Sant’ Antimo 20.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Liam the Brave 10.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Nikolaou 8.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Business Model 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Brooklyn Can Dance 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Rare Ruby 4.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Mustang Lady 3.50 4.2 8-1
1 1 Tennesseehoneybee 20.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Cervaro Della Sala (GB) 10.00 5.4 10-1
10 10 Tammy’s Cruiser 4.50 5.5 10-1
5 5 Pat’schromecompass 15.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Ginger N Speightsy 10.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Starcourt 20.00 6.2 12-1
12 12 Red Wine Lady 8.00 6.6 12-1
11 11 I Gotta Bolt 30.00 8.3 16-1
2 2 Mercy Otis 30.00 8.4 16-1
14 14 Divine 2.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Smart With Heart 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Lotta Lissa 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Play With Fire 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Hear the Queen 3.50 1.5 3-1
12 12 Aterradora (IRE) 12.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Ramsey Pond 4.00 3.2 6-1
10 10 Grade A 15.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Presha 6.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Exclusive Star 12.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Rare Art 8.00 6.1 11-1
11 11 Go Town 30.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Sweet Illusions 20.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Minnesota Munny 30.00 7.9 15-1
6 6 Drop the Hammer 10.00 8.4 16-1
15 15 Birkin Girl 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Miss Lonelle 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Annelle 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Al Jafara (GB) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Churning Berni 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Stirred Up 3.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Mink Stole 8.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Evermore 12.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Fitting 4.50 2.7 5-1
10 10 Pat’s Button 15.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Princess Ny 10.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Beach Queen 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Romanaya 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Hope Restored 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Fanduel Limestone S.) – Fanduel Limestone S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Dreamaway 5.00 1 2-1
12 12 Kilwin 8.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 It Ain’t Two (GB) 8.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Abientot 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Shisospicy 4.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 She’s All Charm 30.00 4.6 9-1
10 10 Laurice 8.00 4.9 9-1
3 3 Lookatmybuckle 50.00 5.6 11-1
11 11 Me Governor 6.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Mighty Eriu (IRE) 10.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 My Lil Punky 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Afternoon Diva 20.00 7.8 15-1
15 15 Stay Classy 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Hey Bertie 4.50 SCRATCH
13 13 Lovely Emma 8.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Serving Time (GB) 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Chandon 30.00 1 2-1
9 9 Snowyte 2.50 2.9 5-1
5 5 Defiant Lass 12.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Meursault 4.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Girls Rock 15.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Roja 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Surprise 3.50 7 13-1
1 1 Play With Magic 4.50 7.2 14-1
4 4 Overcome Adversity 8.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maker’s Mark Mile S.) – Maker’s Mark Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Integration 0 0-1
Carl Spackler (IRE) 0 0-1
6 6 Carl Spackler (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Funtastic Again 6.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Integration 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Trikari 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Silent Heart 8.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Northern Invader 4.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Grand Aspen 30.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Santorini 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Seminole Chief 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Abundance 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Farm Team 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Helm Place 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 Money Memolo 12.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Task Force 6.00 6.1 12-1
12 12 Tavern Time 10.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Scuba 10.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Whisky Reserve 30.00 9.4 18-1
5 5 Imperial Ruler 30.00 10.4 20-1
15 15 Citizen 10.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Johnson 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Diver 4.00 SCRATCH
6 6 High Five Sy 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Freedom Maker 3.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Cue Country Roads 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Pastero 10.00 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.