Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 18, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Tunisian Spring 0.80 1 2-1
4 4 Frost Mountain 4.50 2.9 6-1
6 6 Hesper 4.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Bucyk 15.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Pair of Socks 6.00 5.8 11-1
5 5 Express Line 8.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Victoria’s Shances 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Epic Desire 3.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Fear 2.50 3 6-1
3 3 Brazilian Conexao 20.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Vibora 8.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Mr. Sensei 30.00 4 8-1
6 6 Baytown Anubis 20.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Maximus Prime 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Sir Vincent 20.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Sandal’s Song 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Something Fast 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Starship Belmont 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lucky Ana 15.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Gray Frost 1.20 3.9 7-1
3 3 Savannamarie 1.80 4.3 8-1
7 7 Laserjet 20.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Trouble Free 8.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Flowery Path 30.00 7.7 15-1
4 4 Pittore d’Oro 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Altered Shot 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Cairo Street 2.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Sunny Isle Beach 4.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Liberty Belle 2.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Sense of Pearl 15.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Bella Cruella 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Abitibi 5.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Marksman Queen (GB) 4.00 1 2-1
11 11 Lucky Combination 10.00 1 2-1
7 7 Pisciotta (GB) 8.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Vive Veuve 12.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Siempre Elegante 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Dancing Dean 3.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Boss Lady Bailey 12.00 3.7 7-1
3 3 Sanctify 30.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Holy Foley 8.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 I Had That One Too 30.00 6.3 12-1
13 13 Allamericanbeauty 15.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Streetwhereyoulive 50.00 8.4 16-1
1 1 Bourbon Thief 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Cozee Rags 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Divine 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Itwillbefun 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Up the Creek 15.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Splash Master 20.00 4.6 9-1
5 5 Zen Moment 1.40 SCRATCH
6 6 Modern Sound 8.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Laurie’s Secret 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 I’m a Cookie Lover 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Order Restored 6.00 1 2-1
8 8 Theatrix 4.00 2 4-1
9 9 Lil Breezzy 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Lazy Y Legacy 8.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Passage East 4.50 2.4 5-1
12 12 Tegwar 50.00 5.2 10-1
10 10 People Get Ready 20.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 True Passion 4.50 5.7 11-1
3 3 Preyathousandwords 30.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Carmen Mathews 20.00 7 13-1
4 4 Swift Kelce 12.00 7.1 13-1
5 5 Devilsgoldenfiddle 20.00 8 15-1
13 13 Lovely Words 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 That’s Right 4.50 1 2-1
12 12 Santorini 15.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 4.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Finster 20.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 American Monarch 12.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Doncho 6.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Clear the Air 20.00 5 9-1
9 9 Sosua Summer 20.00 6.1 12-1
13 13 Double Clutch 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Okiro 20.00 8.2 16-1
4 4 Big Invasion 2.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Let My People Go 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Apollo Ten 10.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Shards 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Dhabab (IRE) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Baird Doubledogdare S.) – Baird Doubledogdare S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Tarifa 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Just F Y I 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Candied 1.60 1.9 4-1
7 7 Occult 3.50 2.4 4-1
4 4 Dreaming of Mo 10.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Gin Gin 30.00 7 13-1
3 3 Neon Icon 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Alimara (FR) 4.50 1 2-1
11 11 Unreasonable (IRE) 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Candy Bar 20.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Expensive Queen (IRE) 6.00 4.5 8-1
14 14 Quietly 10.00 4.9 9-1
9 9 El Megeeth 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Mystifying 1.80 6.3 12-1
1 1 Mo Shiro 30.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Aspen Dawn 6.00 8.4 16-1
4 4 Egyptian Candy 20.00 8.9 17-1
5 5 Freak City 30.00 9.1 17-1
13 13 Twirling Good Time 30.00 10.3 19-1
16 16 Choate 30.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Faire Plaisir 30.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Venomous Vixen 30.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Loterie (IRE) 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.