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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
3 3 Anthonian 10.00 1 2-1
4 4 Handsome Pants 4.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Good Bali 5.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Good Money 6.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Scottish Storm 4.50 3.8 7-1
7 7 Palagio 20.00 4 8-1
1 1 Cool Andy 8.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Protective 2.00 SCRATCH

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
1 1 Purple and Gold 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Northern Voyage 3.50 2.3 4-1
3 3 Bit of Frost 12.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Volatile Nite 6.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Cloud Number Nine 15.00 4 8-1
10 10 Golden Grammy 10.00 6.1 11-1
4 4 Belongtothenavy 20.00 6.4 12-1
9 9 Real Nice Surprise 15.00 7 13-1
6 6 Complex Trick 15.00 SCRATCH

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 1.6 3-1
7 7 Bettera 6.00 4 8-1
6 6 Look to the Cross 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Mi Dinero 8.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Polar Bear Plunge 12.00 6 11-1
8 8 Ultimate Strike 8.00 7.2 14-1
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
1 1 Caprio 10.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Tully 8.00 2.4 5-1
11 11 Red Speedo 12.00 SCRATCH
9 9 C. P. A. Jim 10.00 4.9 9-1
12 12 Psalmist 6.00 5 9-1
6 6 Gray Is Okay 3.50 5.4 10-1
3 3 Otzelberger 15.00 5.5 10-1
2 2 Unbridled’s Map 20.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Bagg O Time 20.00 7.7 15-1
8 8 Moonwalk 20.00 8.8 17-1
14 14 Stepnoski 6.00 9.1 17-1
13 13 Consequential 3.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Brock’s Boy 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Tisum 10.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Aguila Negra 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Trident Hit 4.50 1 2-1
3 3 Inexorable 6.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 Eastside Cool 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Eye Witness 15.00 2.8 5-1
7 7 Castle Island 5.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Manfredi 8.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Sir Saffer 20.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Outlier 12.00 6 11-1
6 6 Magnolia Midnight 1.80 SCRATCH

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
6 6 Abbi Fede 12.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Founders 4.00 1.8 3-1
9 9 Crystal Hill 12.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Power of Will 20.00 3.1 6-1
4 4 Gold Sovereign 3.00 3.4 6-1
11 11 Feeling Grand 20.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Kicking Clear 8.00 3.4 7-1
2 2 Bisou 30.00 4 7-1
8 8 Tapitown 20.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Our Sliceof Heaven 50.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 She Called 4.00 1 2-1
6 6 Lady Go Go 3.00 1.7 3-1
1 1 Cervaro Della Sala (GB) 20.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 No What Ifs 2.00 3.8 7-1
4 4 Pretty Sure 6.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Tickin Time Blonde 10.00 6.6 12-1
8 8 Canal Street 8.00 6.7 13-1
7 7 Belle Ofthe Dance 12.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Mountain Bear (IRE) 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Cameo Performance 1.40 1.5 3-1
6 6 Gilded Craken 4.50 2.1 4-1
9 9 English Chunnel 15.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Wyoming Bill 12.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Naptown 30.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Native Runner 20.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Yinzer 30.00 5.4 10-1
1 1 Elegant Trip 20.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Sardis 20.00 6.7 13-1
2 2 Beyond Stoked 8.00 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.

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