Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, October 12, 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
5 5 Up On the Edge 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Asian Matriarch 3.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Dark Dahlia 4.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Story Hour 4.50 1.9 4-1
8 8 Sweet Chablis 6.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Thestral 6.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Sunny Isle Beach 12.00 6.3 12-1
1 1 Crushed Ice 15.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Thailand 3.00 1 2-1
5 5 Wexford One 3.50 1.1 2-1
7 7 Vasy (IRE) 4.50 1.4 3-1
6 6 Kilby Girl 8.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 Brosnan 8.00 2.4 4-1
10 10 Elston Gunnn 8.00 2.4 4-1
11 11 Sun Chaser 12.00 3.5 7-1
8 8 Shipmate 15.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Frontier Justice 20.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Penn Star 30.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Because of Love 30.00 8.5 16-1
14 14 Noahs Pride 30.00 8.5 16-1
12 12 Third Pick 30.00 8.5 16-1
13 13 El Halcon 50.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Harrodsburg 1.00 1 2-1
2 2 Implementation 1.60 1.2 2-1
1 1 Track Mate 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Gold Luck 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Lofty Adjudicator 15.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Sir Wellington 20.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mercy Warren 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 Windy Walk 3.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Gloriette 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 De’ Ans Eighty 6.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Commanded 8.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Abitibi 10.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Tiffany Twist 20.00 5.6 10-1
2 2 Ask Amanda 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 El Rezeen 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Common Defense 4.00 2.1 4-1
12 12 Crystal Quest 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Bail Us Out 8.00 4.1 8-1
6 6 Mutaawid 10.00 5.1 10-1
4 4 Presider 15.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Goes the Clown 15.00 7.6 14-1
1 1 Daunt 20.00 10 19-1
15 15 King Curlin 20.00 10 19-1
13 13 Mount Rundle 20.00 10 19-1
10 10 Calycanthus 20.00 10 19-1
8 8 Not Falling Back 20.00 10 19-1
14 14 Archie the Giza 30.00 15 28-1
9 9 Big to Do 30.00 15 28-1
2 2 Factor Analysis 30.00 15 28-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Cut to the Chase 2.00 1 2-1
2 2 American Pearl 3.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Taverna 3.50 1.4 3-1
4 4 Contemplate 6.00 2 4-1
3 3 Shesa Cherry 8.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Wicked One 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Hissyfitter 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Existence 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Franklin S.) – Franklin S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Future Is Now 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Luna Louska 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Pipsy (IRE) 5.00 2 4-1
2 2 Time to Dazzle 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 In Our Time 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Pondering 10.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Cart Girl Sam 20.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Won Happy Mama 30.00 9 17-1
3 3 Lady Crush 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Lend It Tewmey 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Guanare 4.50 1.5 3-1
11 11 Mucho Mojo 6.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Sutherland 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Lightning Struck 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 One Cool Dude 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Background 10.00 3.9 7-1
13 13 J J’s Joker 10.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Denington 12.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 Xander 12.00 4.9 9-1
2 2 Gluckstadt 15.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Hometown Hero 30.00 13 25-1
4 4 Overbore 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 She’s On a Roll 3.00 1 2-1
14 14 Green Screen 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Cynical Humor 4.00 1.5 3-1
13 13 Alpyland 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Spirit of a Walkon 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Cowboy Roy 6.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Bluegrass Town 6.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 Chasing Freedom 8.00 3.6 7-1
10 10 No Joke Joe 12.00 5.7 11-1
6 6 Grace Met Cupid 15.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Road Trippin 20.00 9.8 19-1
8 8 Midshakin 20.00 9.8 19-1
9 9 Emiliano 30.00 15 28-1
11 11 Ruler of the Skies 30.00 15 28-1
15 15 Election Night 30.00 15 28-1

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.