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Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 16, 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
4 4 Shezafunkydrummer 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Mila Rose 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Mezcalifornia 4.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Mo for Us 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 She’s No Angel 8.00 4.2 8-1
5 5 Mascara 10.00 5.3 10-1
3 3 Black Ginger 12.00 6.4 12-1
2 2 Blue Squall 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Matty’s Baby 2.00 1 2-1
11 11 Loving Mischief 4.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Topic Thunder 4.50 2.3 4-1
9 9 Christy 6.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Thousand M P H 8.00 4.2 8-1
13 13 Run Mama Run 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Sacred Prayer 10.00 5.3 10-1
14 14 Wanna Go Home 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 Wrong Shoes 20.00 10.6 20-1
16 16 Tizzlin 20.00 10.6 20-1
5 5 Lel Ditty 30.00 16 30-1
3 3 Nonstop Vino 30.00 16 30-1
6 6 News Too Serious 30.00 16 30-1
2 2 Crown of Violence 30.00 16 30-1
8 8 Wind Sand Stars 30.00 16 30-1
15 15 Lovely Summer 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Into the Beast 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 Our Forefathers 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Colossus 5.00 2.4 5-1
5 5 Albus 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Bye Bye Brady 8.00 4.1 8-1
10 10 Confessional 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Mimicry 12.00 6.4 12-1
11 11 Grand Slam Sam 15.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Corona de Oro 15.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Meanstepper 20.00 11 21-1
8 8 Mister Landry 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Comes a Time 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Sinister Smile 3.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Baytown Bruiser 4.50 2.1 4-1
1 1 Bourbon’s Fault 6.00 3 6-1
4 4 Floodlites 8.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Evan On Earth 12.00 6.4 12-1
10 10 Perfect Magic 15.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Attersee 15.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Riddle Solver 20.00 11 21-1
5 5 Matt’s Luck 20.00 11 21-1
3 3 Malibrew 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Confront 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Vesture 4.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Beer Run 4.50 2.1 4-1
7 7 Miracle Worker 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Its Bourbon Thirty 8.00 4 8-1
10 10 Our Starry Night 8.00 4 8-1
15 15 Hit That Review (IRE) 12.00 6.2 12-1
3 3 Glacial Power 15.00 7.8 15-1
13 13 Rowdy Riot 15.00 7.8 15-1
16 16 Happy Cat 20.00 10.6 20-1
4 4 Pharoah’s Dynasty 20.00 10.6 20-1
14 14 Amoudi Bay 20.00 10.6 20-1
9 9 Brie’s in Town 20.00 10.6 20-1
6 6 Bunratty Manor (IRE) 20.00 10.6 20-1
8 8 Hard to Say 30.00 16 30-1
5 5 Math Tutor 30.00 16 30-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Dr. Kapur 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Circle Tap 3.00 1.3 2-1
2 2 Chip Honcho 4.50 2.1 4-1
6 6 Fuzzbuster 8.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Thunder Buck 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Lighter 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 Sure to Appeal 15.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Liberty National 15.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Rochester 20.00 11 21-1
5 5 Flaming Rainbow 20.00 11 21-1
9 9 Talmadge 20.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Resilience 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Army Officer 4.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Stowaway 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Gasoline 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Mackman 8.00 3.2 6-1
12 12 Society Man 8.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Winnemac Avenue 10.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Speed Bias 12.00 5 9-1
13 13 Groveland 12.00 5 9-1
10 10 Unload 15.00 6.3 12-1
6 6 Archie the Giza 20.00 8.6 16-1
11 11 National Eclipse 20.00 8.6 16-1
1 1 Pappy’s Revenge 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Proctor Street 2.50 1 2-1
7 7 A Lilac Rolla (IRE) 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 She’s Lookin Lucky 4.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 For Flying (BRZ) 8.00 2.3 4-1
11 11 Public Defender 10.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Nanabush (ARG) 10.00 2.7 5-1
3 3 Strikingly Spun 12.00 3.2 6-1
12 12 Watch This Birdie 20.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Smiling Ellie 20.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Breezing Along 30.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Scarlet Sands 30.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Floating Beauty 50.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Golden Irish 1.60 1 2-1
9 9 Dozen Diamonds 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Tizntshelovely 6.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Dark Fury 8.00 3.5 7-1
12 12 Split Success 10.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 J Rivers 12.00 5 10-1
6 6 Truthorconsequence 12.00 5 10-1
1 1 In Awe of Juju 15.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 She’s Not a Joke 20.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Eskenforaraise 20.00 8.1 15-1
5 5 Rando 30.00 12 23-1
7 7 Grace On Grace 30.00 12 23-1

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.

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