Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 4, 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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Quick to Charm 1.20 1 2-1
6 6 Merry Madison 3.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Get Back Loretta 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Somerville 6.00 2 4-1
3 3 Sang 8.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Crawford 15.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Queen’s Legacy 30.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Commandment 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Local Knowledge 4.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Gallivant 4.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Mesquite 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Midnight Rocket 8.00 3 6-1
9 9 Rockies Balboa 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Inordinary 10.00 3.9 7-1
11 11 Astound 15.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Au Naturel 20.00 8.5 16-1
8 8 Project 20.00 8.5 16-1
13 13 Modern Ace 20.00 8.5 16-1
4 4 Two Jack 30.00 13 25-1
10 10 Scuffle 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Outfielder 0.80 1 2-1
6 6 Oscar’s Hope 1.40 1.1 2-1
5 5 Papa Ken 8.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Imagine John 15.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Mr. Sensei 20.00 5 9-1
4 4 Swung 20.00 5 9-1
2 2 Sometime 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Tenacious Leader 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Montador 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Rocky Joy 6.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Favorable Scenario 6.00 3.3 6-1
15 15 Write Off Jerry 6.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 States’ Rights 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Monterey Bay 8.00 5.1 10-1
14 14 Maui Strong 8.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Atlal 12.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Anegada 12.00 8.7 16-1
3 3 Mc Vay 15.00 11.5 22-1
13 13 Paris Surprise 15.00 11.5 22-1
11 11 Mary’s Boy Bolt 15.00 11.5 22-1
1 1 Carcano 20.00 16 30-1
16 16 Global Prosperity 20.00 16 30-1
8 8 Enterdadragon 20.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Echo Again 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Tap Into This 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Rookie Card 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Eglise 8.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Classify 10.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Heart Headed 12.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Deer District 15.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Thoughtthatcounts 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 Kirin 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Woodford S. Presented By Fanduel) – Woodford S. Presented By Fanduel

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Doncho 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 World Record 3.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Khaadem (IRE) 4.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Arrest Me Red 4.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Governor Sam 6.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Joe Shiesty 8.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Outlaw Kid 10.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Script 20.00 6 11-1
6 6 Charcoal 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Thoroughbred Club Of America S.) – Thoroughbred Club Of America S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Vahva 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Long Neck Paula 3.50 1.7 3-1
4 4 Vodka With a Twist 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Zeitlos 4.50 2 4-1
3 3 Halina’s Forte 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Praying 12.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Taxed 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (First Lady S.) – First Lady S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Special Wan (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
5 5 Dynamic Pricing (IRE) 4.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Choisya (GB) 4.50 1.9 4-1
9 9 Segesta 5.00 2.4 4-1
10 10 Ozara (IRE) 6.00 3.3 6-1
14 14 Deep Satin 8.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Simply in Front 8.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Raqiya (IRE) 8.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Simmering (GB) 12.00 8.7 16-1
12 12 Jody’s Pride 15.00 11.5 22-1
15 15 Aussie Girl (IRE) 15.00 11.5 22-1
7 7 Heredia (GB) 15.00 11.5 22-1
3 3 Nanda Dea (ARG) 15.00 11.5 22-1
16 16 Crevalle d’Oro 20.00 16 30-1
8 8 Pin Up Betty 20.00 16 30-1
11 11 Great Generation (IRE) 20.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity) – Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Ted Noffey 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Big Dom 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Ewing 4.50 2.2 4-1
5 5 Litmus Test 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Blackout Time 10.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Spice Runner 12.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Diciassette 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Coolmore Turf Mile S.) – Coolmore Turf Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Diego Velazquez (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
8 8 Program Trading (GB) 4.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Woodshauna (FR) 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Howard Wolowitz 6.00 2 4-1
10 10 Brilliant Berti 8.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Rhetorical 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Donegal Momentum 12.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Quatrocento 15.00 5.8 11-1
12 12 Jonquil (GB) 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Mercante 20.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Epic Ride 20.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Beach Gold 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Heartily 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 Fortius 4.00 1.4 3-1
11 11 Liberty Valance 5.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Stormforged 6.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Redemption Hour 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Boonesboro 8.00 3.2 6-1
13 13 Timberline 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Steel Golden 12.00 5 9-1
1 1 Helmet of Will 15.00 6.3 12-1
4 4 Circle Me 20.00 8.6 16-1
12 12 Saint Robert’s Row 30.00 13 25-1
9 9 Telecaster 30.00 13 25-1
3 3 Flash the Magic 30.00 13 25-1

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.