Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, October 8, 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
8 8 Protective 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Handsome Pants 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Scottish Storm 4.50 2 4-1
5 5 Good Bali 5.00 2.2 4-1
2 2 Good Money 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Cool Andy 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Anthonian 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Palagio 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Didn’t It Rain 1.60 1 2-1
8 8 Northern Voyage 3.50 1.9 4-1
5 5 Volatile Nite 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Purple and Gold 8.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Golden Grammy 10.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Bit of Frost 12.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Complex Trick 15.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Cloud Number Nine 15.00 7.6 14-1
9 9 Real Nice Surprise 15.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Belongtothenavy 20.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Laughnowcrylater 1.40 1 2-1
5 5 Overstatement 3.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Bettera 6.00 3.4 6-1
2 2 Mi Dinero 8.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Ultimate Strike 8.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Look to the Cross 10.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Polar Bear Plunge 12.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Batter Up 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Tingus Pingus 2.50 1 2-1
13 13 Consequential 3.00 1.3 2-1
6 6 Gray Is Okay 3.50 1.6 3-1
14 14 Stepnoski 6.00 2.9 5-1
12 12 Psalmist 6.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Tully 8.00 4 8-1
15 15 Tisum 10.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 C. P. A. Jim 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Caprio 10.00 5.1 10-1
11 11 Red Speedo 12.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Otzelberger 15.00 7.8 15-1
4 4 Brock’s Boy 20.00 10.6 20-1
10 10 Bagg O Time 20.00 10.6 20-1
2 2 Unbridled’s Map 20.00 10.6 20-1
8 8 Moonwalk 20.00 10.6 20-1
16 16 Aguila Negra 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Magnolia Midnight 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Trident Hit 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Castle Island 5.00 2.4 5-1
8 8 Eastside Cool 6.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Inexorable 6.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Manfredi 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Outlier 12.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Eye Witness 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Sir Saffer 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Blast Furnace 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Gold Sovereign 3.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Founders 4.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Kicking Clear 8.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Crystal Hill 12.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Abbi Fede 12.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Tapitown 20.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Power of Will 20.00 4.8 9-1
11 11 Feeling Grand 20.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Bisou 30.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Our Sliceof Heaven 50.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 No What Ifs 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lady Go Go 3.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 She Called 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Pretty Sure 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Canal Street 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Tickin Time Blonde 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Belle Ofthe Dance 12.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Cervaro Della Sala (GB) 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Cameo Performance 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Mountain Bear (IRE) 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Gilded Craken 4.50 2.1 4-1
2 2 Beyond Stoked 8.00 3.3 6-1
3 3 Wyoming Bill 12.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 English Chunnel 15.00 5.8 11-1
1 1 Elegant Trip 20.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Sardis 20.00 7.5 14-1
4 4 Native Runner 20.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Naptown 30.00 11 21-1
11 11 Yinzer 30.00 11 21-1

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.