Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 20, 2022

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
4 4 Paris Kentucky 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Keen Lady 1.40 1 2-1
6 6 Saint Sista 10.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Literary 4.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Isabel de Clare 30.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Tian’ai Road 5.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Bird Hunter 6.00 5.7 11-1
7 7 Toe Dancer 15.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Dreamers Belong 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Donya Know It 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Evoking 1.20 1.2 2-1
1 1 Social Mandate 15.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 Zmuda 8.00 3 6-1
7 7 Mrs. Nushi 30.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Monocacy 12.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Eclipsed 20.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Dialed Inna 50.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Believing 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Louella Street 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Laver 0 0-1
1 1 Escapologist 3.50 1 2-1
13 13 Ten Days Later 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Prince of Roses 5.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Endpoint 3.00 3.1 6-1
11 11 King Russell 10.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Swiss Guard 8.00 3.3 6-1
6 6 Face Value 15.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Laver 15.00 4.4 8-1
12 12 Mazing Mark 15.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Wild Sean 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Phosphorescence (FR) 8.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Demon Deacon 20.00 10.2 19-1
14 14 Diversiful 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Code One 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Burning Bright 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Outlier 4.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 Payne 4.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Devil Vision 3.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Silver Dust 6.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Hot Shot Kid 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Bandit Swanson 15.00 7 13-1
6 6 Treasury 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cold as Hell 8.00 1 2-1
6 6 Mount Athos 4.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Constitutional Law 5.00 2.4 4-1
11 11 Spend Benjamins 15.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Ampersand 4.50 3 6-1
3 3 Pledgeofallegiance 3.00 3 6-1
4 4 Data Storm 15.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Kunshan Bridge 20.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Atras 12.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Oskee Wow Wow 30.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 Comiskey Park 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cupid’s Claws 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Ethical Judgement 4.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Major Fed 4.50 5.2 10-1
3 3 Meister 1.60 5.2 10-1
6 6 Mailman Money 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Five Star General 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Bipartisanship (GB) 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Undisturbed 12.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Champagne Lady 3.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Flown 8.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Barista 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Sister Lou Ann 6.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Justify My Love (BRZ) 4.50 5.1 10-1
4 4 Reagan’s Decision 15.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Smarmy 20.00 7.3 14-1
6 6 Fancy Martini 30.00 7.7 15-1
11 11 Miller’s Maiden 20.00 8 15-1
7 7 Woohoo Jackie Blue 15.00 10.1 19-1
14 14 Fair Game 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Forever Dreaming 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Sunny One 2.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Charges Dropped 3.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Ethereal Road 0 0-1
12 12 Creative Minister 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Saint Tapit 4.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Ethereal Road 8.00 3.5 7-1
7 7 Actuator 8.00 5 9-1
13 13 Trademark 20.00 5 9-1
2 2 Big Blue Line 12.00 5.5 10-1
15 15 Pioneer of Medina 8.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Castle Leoch 20.00 7.7 15-1
6 6 Magoo 15.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Maximum Impact 30.00 8.6 16-1
16 16 Steinbeck 10.00 9.2 17-1
5 5 Serifos 20.00 9.7 18-1
9 9 Major General 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Kissalot 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Warrior Johny 4.50 SCRATCH
3 3 Droppin G’s 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Grand Entrance 0 0-1
5 5 Comparative 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mighty Madison 4.00 2.2 4-1
11 11 Taxed 10.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Pure Pauline 3.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Grand Entrance 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Huntleigh 12.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Wits and Wagers 10.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Sweet Sweetfantasy 20.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Like Fine Wine 30.00 4 8-1
2 2 Ladan 30.00 4.5 8-1
12 12 Defining Purpose 8.00 7.1 13-1
13 13 Mo Shiro 12.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Time to Race 15.00 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.