Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 12, 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
1 1 Warp Nine 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Ky Thirty Won 6.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Citizen 4.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Diver 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Pastero 20.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Flyin Ryan 15.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Batter Up 8.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 Nash Potatoes 30.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Heatontap 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Pure Panic 3.50 1 2-1
4 4 Willtorun 6.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Tagliatelle 10.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Cape Trafalgar 2.50 1.9 3-1
9 9 Regal Rey 15.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Critical Threat 4.00 3 6-1
6 6 Mr Bob 8.00 4 7-1
8 8 Shape Note 20.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 Refuah 20.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Tenebris 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Super Maxima 0 0-1
4 4 Shrewd Operator 10.00 1 2-1
11 11 Wedding Mood (IRE) 5.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Eyes On Italy 12.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Grove City Sunset 6.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Good Game 8.00 6 11-1
12 12 Super Maxima 30.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Theravada 4.50 6.8 13-1
6 6 Isle Be Ready 10.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Hibiscus 8.00 8.7 16-1
8 8 Bea Trix 12.00 9 17-1
5 5 Double Velocity 6.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Lilium 30.00 10 19-1
16 16 Bit of Frost 8.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Strive for Honor 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Oak Alley 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 McKinzie River 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Gamblers Tail 8.00 1 2-1
1 1 Caper’s Hooley 10.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Standard of Proof 10.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Goldbrick 6.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Frosty Indulgence 15.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 Indy Magic 4.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Riddle Solver 15.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Trade Imbalance 10.00 5.5 10-1
7 7 Honest Al 20.00 5.7 11-1
8 8 Tunisian Spring 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Sight 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Warlander 10.00 1 2-1
1 1 Forty N Five 12.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Mesero 6.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Sing Sing 4.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Solid Left 15.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Conquering Cat 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Ready for Peace 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 States’ Rights 3.50 4 8-1
13 13 After Taxes (IRE) 10.00 4 8-1
12 12 Mika 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Assertiveness 4.50 7.1 13-1
4 4 El Cordobes 50.00 9.6 18-1
15 15 Chris’s Revenge 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Spinback 30.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Master of Light 30.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Speak Easy 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 Harrodsburg 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Discreet Mischief 3.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Call Me Andy 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Eye Witness 30.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Deer District 10.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Code Omaha 20.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 How’s Ur Attitude 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Wico (IRE) 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Vex 0 0-1
Bourbon Flight 0 0-1
3 3 Chambers 20.00 1 2-1
1 1 Valiant Humor 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Baker Hayfield 15.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Zandvoort 8.00 2.8 5-1
12 12 Modus Bestia 4.00 3 6-1
6 6 Bourbon Flight 20.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Vex 15.00 4.9 9-1
10 10 Nantucket 8.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Fact 4.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Discerning Spirit 30.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Big Truzz 6.00 6.5 12-1
11 11 Sinister Smile 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Al Jafara (GB) 0 0-1
Annelle 0 0-1
Dear Louise 0 0-1
14 14 Annelle 12.00 1 2-1
7 7 Dear Louise 30.00 1.7 3-1
11 11 Al Jafara (GB) 3.00 2.9 5-1
2 2 Always Forever 6.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Miss Lonelle 20.00 2.9 6-1
3 3 Atomic City 10.00 3 6-1
1 1 Poppy the Princess 15.00 3.4 6-1
12 12 Birkin Girl 20.00 4.7 9-1
10 10 Eunomia 20.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Burning Pine 3.50 5 9-1
8 8 Bessie Abott (IRE) 4.50 6.3 12-1
6 6 Precious Medley 12.00 6.8 13-1
16 16 La Marinera 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Romany Road 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Bonne Fille 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Table Flirt 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Stonestreet Lexington S.) – Stonestreet Lexington S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bullard 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Hypnus 6.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Praetor 2.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Gosger 3.50 3.3 6-1
2 2 Bracket Buster 20.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Native Runner 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Hard as Life 30.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Touchy 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Rolando 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Jenny Wiley S.) – Jenny Wiley S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
Choisya (GB) 0 0-1
3 3 Poolside With Slim (IRE) 20.00 1 2-1
7 7 Kehoe Beach 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Be Your Best (IRE) 6.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Excellent Truth (IRE) 2.50 2 4-1
9 9 No Show Sammy Jo (GB) 15.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Sacred Wish 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Choisya (GB) 4.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Jabaara (IRE) 4.50 4.3 8-1
4 4 Vina Arana (IRE) 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Sherbini 1.50 1 2-1
6 6 Madeline’s Promise 3.50 2.8 5-1
12 12 Boutwell Time 15.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Autumn Rhythm 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Adrian 30.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Zaghruta 4.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Spun Up 20.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Aviso 15.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Baytown Butterfly 30.00 6 11-1
13 13 Black Ginger 6.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Melle Mel 20.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 My Buddy Brooks 20.00 7.4 14-1
7 7 Talent Show 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Spankerboom 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.