Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 25, 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
7 7 Tavria 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Day Dawning 1.40 1.2 2-1
2 2 Champagne On Ice 6.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Fasta Lavista Baby 30.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Ceebee 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Greenwich Pike 20.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Ash Wednesday 2.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Storm Cloud Rising 20.00 1 2-1
5 5 Munchkin 4.50 1.4 3-1
9 9 Cinnamon Sugar 20.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Sweet Espresso 50.00 1.7 3-1
15 15 Estrella Silver 30.00 2 4-1
1 1 Grant’s Gretchen 30.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Miss Impress 20.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Diva Calling 8.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Mother of Pearl 30.00 5.1 10-1
13 13 Juno Palace 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Super Pachi 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Ganymede 2.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Little Sam’s 30.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Dragon Navy 20.00 SCRATCH
11 11 I Think I Can (IRE) 6.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Nanina (GER) 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Vicki Rose 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Toxic Love 2.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Ragtime Sizzle 3.50 4 8-1
2 2 Scythia 5.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 My Tulip Gal 12.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Hard to Get 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Splendid 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Beach Queen 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Higher Standard 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Uncashed 2.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Forgiving Spirit 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Junior Bug 4.50 2.6 5-1
3 3 Billy the Greek 4.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Hometown Hero 30.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Partyvicious 20.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Molto Vivace 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Buttercream Babe 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Mo Fox Givin 8.00 2.4 4-1
8 8 Sweet Rebecca 3.50 2.4 4-1
3 3 She’s a Tempest 20.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Deep Satin 3.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 Pharoah’s Wine 6.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Federalism 20.00 5 9-1
11 11 Kin’s Concerto 15.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 For Love and Honor 15.00 5.8 11-1
13 13 Miwa (GB) 6.00 6 11-1
7 7 Dozen Diamonds 30.00 6.1 11-1
12 12 Partir (FR) 12.00 7.1 13-1
15 15 Gloriannia 20.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Ghostly Gal 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Sandra D 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Central Avenue 6.00 1 2-1
5 5 Sam’s Treasure 2.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Zadorsky 3.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Come as You Are 8.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 No What Ifs 12.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Tiz Silver 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Tiarella 4.50 5.5 10-1
9 9 Rye Smile 50.00 6 11-1
4 4 Roman Grace 15.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 White Whale 8.00 1 2-1
5 5 Arthur Jr 20.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Il Cavallino 3.50 4 8-1
8 8 Game Runner 30.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Lifes Reward 2.50 5.8 11-1
6 6 Will to Prepare 10.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Dontworryboutnothn 4.50 6.6 13-1
11 11 Midnite in Finley 20.00 8 15-1
3 3 Cruise the Nile 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Liam’s Lagoon 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Campaign Trail 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Bewitch S. Presented By Keeneland Sales) – Bewitch S. Presented By Keeneland Sales

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Eternal Silence 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Forever After All 1.80 1.6 3-1
2 2 Immensitude (FR) 2.50 2.9 5-1
6 6 Sabalenka 20.00 3 6-1
4 4 Sand and Sea 15.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Youknownothing 12.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Dazzlin’ Dictator 20.00 4.9 9-1
8 8 Strikingly Spun 8.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Just Basking 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Unmatched Wisdom 1.20 1 2-1
7 7 Black Powder 8.00 2 4-1
9 9 Dubyuhnell 6.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Will Take It 4.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Bourbon Resolve 4.50 4.4 8-1
6 6 Hurry Hurry 12.00 5 9-1
5 5 Rambo Approved (URU) 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Go Emi 50.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Couth 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tickled Quist 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Sardis 10.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Sweet Freedom 15.00 3.9 7-1
12 12 American Only 30.00 4.5 8-1
10 10 Finn McSorley 30.00 5 10-1
9 9 Two Toddies In 30.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Mr. Colossal 5.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Tempus Volat 12.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Sumood 4.00 6 11-1
1 1 Ambitiously 12.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Stormy Passage 10.00 7.6 14-1
8 8 Operation Sunrise 6.00 8.6 16-1
15 15 Sully 6.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Demetrius 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Vivaldi 3.50 SCRATCH
16 16 Its Bourbon Thirty 12.00 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.