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 1.6 3-1
5 5 Crawford 15.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Get Back Loretta 4.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Sang 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Somerville 6.00 4.2 8-1
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
6 6 Inordinary 10.00 1 2-1
9 9 Rockies Balboa 8.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Au Naturel 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Mesquite 6.00 6.1 12-1
7 7 Gallivant 4.50 6.4 12-1
10 10 Scuffle 30.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Midnight Rocket 8.00 6.8 13-1
12 12 Local Knowledge 4.00 7 13-1
2 2 Commandment 3.50 7.2 14-1
8 8 Project 20.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Astound 15.00 7.5 14-1
13 13 Modern Ace 20.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Two Jack 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Outfielder 0.80 1 2-1
5 5 Papa Ken 8.00 1.1 2-1
6 6 Oscar’s Hope 1.40 2.2 4-1
1 1 Mr. Sensei 20.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Sometime 30.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Imagine John 15.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Swung 20.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Rocky Joy 6.00 1 2-1
4 4 Monterey Bay 8.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Tenacious Leader 3.50 2.6 5-1
5 5 States’ Rights 8.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Montador 4.50 4.7 9-1
3 3 Mc Vay 15.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Carcano 20.00 5 9-1
11 11 Mary’s Boy Bolt 15.00 6 11-1
12 12 Favorable Scenario 6.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Enterdadragon 20.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Atlal 12.00 7.1 13-1
15 15 Write Off Jerry 6.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Paris Surprise 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Maui Strong 8.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Global Prosperity 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Anegada 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Rookie Card 3.50 1 2-1
6 6 Tap Into This 3.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Echo Again 1.80 1.9 4-1
3 3 Heart Headed 12.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Eglise 8.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Classify 10.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Thoughtthatcounts 20.00 5.6 11-1
8 8 Deer District 15.00 5.8 11-1
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
8 8 Khaadem (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Joe Shiesty 8.00 1.1 2-1
1 1 Arrest Me Red 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Doncho 3.00 2 4-1
7 7 Governor Sam 6.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Outlaw Kid 10.00 3.5 7-1
9 9 Script 20.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Charcoal 30.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 World Record 3.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Zeitlos 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Vahva 1.40 1.4 3-1
2 2 Long Neck Paula 3.50 3.4 6-1
3 3 Halina’s Forte 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Vodka With a Twist 4.00 4 8-1
1 1 Taxed 20.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Praying 12.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Choisya (GB) 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Nanda Dea (ARG) 15.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Dynamic Pricing (IRE) 4.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Pin Up Betty 20.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Ozara (IRE) 6.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Simply in Front 8.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Segesta 5.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Raqiya (IRE) 8.00 4.1 8-1
14 14 Deep Satin 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Heredia (GB) 15.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Jody’s Pride 15.00 7.8 15-1
16 16 Crevalle d’Oro 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Aussie Girl (IRE) 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Special Wan (IRE) 3.50 SCRATCH
6 6 Simmering (GB) 12.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Great Generation (IRE) 20.00 SCRATCH

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
5 5 Litmus Test 8.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Blackout Time 10.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Diciassette 20.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Spice Runner 12.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Big Dom 4.00 3.8 7-1
7 7 Ewing 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Program Trading (GB) 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Diego Velazquez (IRE) 3.50 1.5 3-1
10 10 Brilliant Berti 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Howard Wolowitz 6.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Epic Ride 20.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Mercante 20.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Rhetorical 8.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Woodshauna (FR) 5.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Jonquil (GB) 15.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Quatrocento 15.00 4.2 8-1
11 11 Beach Gold 30.00 5.6 11-1
1 1 Donegal Momentum 12.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Stormforged 6.00 1 2-1
6 6 Boonesboro 8.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Helmet of Will 15.00 3.1 6-1
9 9 Telecaster 30.00 4.5 9-1
7 7 Fortius 4.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Steel Golden 12.00 5.5 10-1
11 11 Liberty Valance 5.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Circle Me 20.00 6 11-1
2 2 Heartily 3.00 6 11-1
3 3 Flash the Magic 30.00 6.4 12-1
12 12 Saint Robert’s Row 30.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Redemption Hour 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Timberline 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.