Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, October 17, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Our Shenanigan 1.20 1 2-1
5 5 Nana Grace 4.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Hampton’s Affair 5.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Perfect Union 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Army Nurse 8.00 2.7 5-1
6 6 Dani Girl 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Her Town 15.00 4.4 8-1
3 3 Lady Pippa 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Iron Sharpens Iron 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Schifty’s Haloid 4.00 2 4-1
6 6 Itsinmyblood 4.50 2.2 4-1
2 2 Magic Mover 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 Look to the Cross 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Vino Couragio 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Daryl’s Bolt 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Jr’s Gift 20.00 8 15-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Plaza Cue 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Scooch Over 3.00 1.5 3-1
3 3 Classy Beach 4.50 1.9 4-1
6 6 Glamorama 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Senora d’Oro 8.00 2.9 5-1
5 5 Lilium 20.00 6.2 12-1
1 1 Ashes and Diamonds 20.00 6.2 12-1
4 4 Willowy 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Queen of Spirits 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Lion Lake (IRE) 2.50 1 2-1
11 11 Kilby Girl 3.50 1.2 2-1
4 4 Cardiff Reef 4.00 1.3 2-1
7 7 Miss Soothsayer 4.50 1.4 3-1
8 8 Beach Heist 6.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Ocala Gala 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Dafina 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Chasing Sunsets 8.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Mamarsha 15.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Lost Chord 20.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 La Monarca 50.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Romantic Dancer 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Tempers Fly 4.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Likely Perspective (IRE) 6.00 1.7 3-1
4 4 Misty Muppet 8.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Myiyla 8.00 2.2 4-1
12 12 Bold Boss 8.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Tiz Purple 10.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 Atlantic Passage 10.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Carlisle Bay 12.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Who’s Madie 20.00 5 9-1
8 8 Star Watch 30.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Bright Lady Day 50.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Chaching Chaching 1.50 1 2-1
1 1 Miss Elle 4.50 2.3 4-1
7 7 Tre Dita 5.00 2.5 5-1
6 6 Truthorconsequence 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 American Women 8.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Viggiedal 10.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Sweet Bebsi 12.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Army Girl 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Late to the Game 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Paris Twilight 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Epic Lady Luck 3.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Lit Up 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Runs On Dreams 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 I B Flyin 10.00 4 8-1
4 4 Riotous 12.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Got Gone 15.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Modern Escape 20.00 7.5 14-1
8 8 Victor Valley 30.00 11 21-1
11 11 She’s On a Roll 30.00 11 21-1
10 10 Listentourmother 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Endorse 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Absolute Honor 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Delicious Diva 4.50 2 4-1
8 8 Aeolian 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Indict 8.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Clairita 10.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Jewel Box 15.00 6.1 11-1
6 6 Bodacious Beauty 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Bergen 3.00 1 2-1
6 6 Frosty View 4.00 1.4 3-1
10 10 Attache 4.50 1.6 3-1
1 1 Butch’s Best 6.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Smokey Smokey 8.00 3 6-1
4 4 Test Factor 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Jakajaro (IRE) 10.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Monsieur Candy 12.00 4.7 9-1
11 11 Chromed Impulse 15.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Surf City 15.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Slider 15.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Scotty’s On Edge 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Incursion 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Good Lord 4.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Nation 6.00 2.2 4-1
11 11 Explosively 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Suited and Booted 6.00 2.2 4-1
12 12 Chado 8.00 3 6-1
5 5 Master Mule 12.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Tejas 15.00 5.9 11-1
4 4 Redacted 20.00 7.9 15-1
3 3 Tiverton (GB) 20.00 7.9 15-1
7 7 Okie Clipper 30.00 12 23-1
8 8 Mendello 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.