Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 17, 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
4 4 Copper Missile 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 First of His Name 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Schifty’s Haloid 4.00 2 4-1
2 2 Gorilla Trek 5.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 National Eclipse 2.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Falk 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Sprint Out Pass 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Double Jeopardy 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Atarah 3.50 1.3 2-1
8 8 Rather Distinct 5.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Snipsnippitysnip 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Les Is Best 12.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Pretty Tapit 12.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Thames 20.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Goldenageactress 20.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Perfect Union 20.00 6.3 12-1
11 11 Sweet Mackenzie 8.00 7 13-1
10 10 Itza Kitty 15.00 7.1 13-1
12 12 Kanazawa 20.00 7.7 14-1
13 13 Acceptance Speech 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Bellofthebluegrass 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Candy Cause 12.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Princess Kalamoh 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Midnight Blaze 10.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Mariposa de Pista 8.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Eloper 20.00 5 9-1
10 10 No Show 30.00 5 10-1
9 9 Mila Junes 3.50 5.6 11-1
2 2 Where’s the Wine 2.50 SCRATCH
1 1 Baytown Boujee 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Backtrack 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 Redacted 4.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Vix 15.00 3 6-1
6 6 Oh Please 15.00 3.1 6-1
7 7 Black Hills 8.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Vaya Jeffe 12.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Flick 12.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Love That Symphony 10.00 6.1 11-1
8 8 Pyromania 20.00 6.6 13-1
2 2 Free Spin 12.00 6.9 13-1
4 4 Day Money Deegan 20.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Araucano 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
14 14 Johnny Come Lately 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Send Cash 3.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Creditworthy 2.50 3.1 6-1
10 10 Alexis Zorba (GB) 12.00 4.2 8-1
13 13 Monsieur Candy 6.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 Devil in Disguise 6.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Uncle William 30.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Moon Sniper 30.00 8.3 16-1
6 6 Let’s Go Mark 15.00 8.4 16-1
11 11 Surf City 15.00 10.4 20-1
12 12 Bolt From Above 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Bucyk 15.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Go Captain 8.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Into Diamonds 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Pivotal Moment 4.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Hesper 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Bundle 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Shewontbudge 1.80 4.3 8-1
3 3 Mazayaat 4.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Sheila 12.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Clicquot 6.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Crossing Jordan 30.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Crimson Sun 20.00 8 15-1
8 8 Tejanita 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Tucson 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Safe Trip Home 30.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 King Curlin 20.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Freedom’s Way 10.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Quatrocento 6.00 4.9 9-1
6 6 Verbal 15.00 5 9-1
7 7 Le Gris 10.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Tres Soles 20.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Raptor’s (BRZ) 8.00 7.5 14-1
2 2 Mutaawid 8.00 8.2 16-1
12 12 Agent Creed 30.00 8.3 16-1
8 8 Deuteronomy 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Mila Rose 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Empirical Mischief 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Carlisle Bay 8.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Mascara 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Wisconsin Gal 4.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Cavatelli 6.00 5 9-1
2 2 La Marinera 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Love You Anyway 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Chere Amia 15.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Gum 6.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Humbled 15.00 4.4 8-1
11 11 Miss Pharaoh 20.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Handsintheair 10.00 5 9-1
3 3 Rainbow Rania 30.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Bit of Frost 20.00 5.8 11-1
10 10 Oak Alley 8.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Pemaquid 15.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Turmalina 50.00 10 19-1
13 13 My Tulip Gal 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Portfolio Duration (GB) 1.80 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.