Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, October 18, 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 Magnolia Midnight 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Indy Magic 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Play the Trumpet 4.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Bold Discovery 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Cape Trafalgar 10.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 American Xperiment 12.00 5.4 10-1
2 2 Mena 12.00 5.4 10-1
7 7 Midnight Pranks 15.00 6.8 13-1
4 4 Plausible Denile 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Outlaw Empire 4.00 1 2-1
3 3 Maximus Prime 5.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Project Ace 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Spun Legacy 6.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Consequential 8.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Section 8.00 2.9 5-1
11 11 Quarry 8.00 2.9 5-1
4 4 Flat Rock Road 10.00 3.8 7-1
13 13 Dreamofyou 10.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Kid Charlemagne 12.00 4.7 9-1
12 12 Kingofsomewherehot 20.00 8.4 16-1
7 7 Vitruvian Man 20.00 8.4 16-1
6 6 Underappreciated 30.00 13 25-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Glam Slam 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Splendid Song 4.50 2.1 4-1
4 4 Private Debbie 6.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Naughty by Nature 8.00 3.4 6-1
12 12 Bourbon Notes 10.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Flash of Freedom 12.00 5 9-1
2 2 Maximum Offer 15.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 Runadhara 15.00 6.2 12-1
11 11 Signed With Love 15.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Girl Scout 20.00 8.1 15-1
10 10 Mya Papaya 20.00 8.1 15-1
1 1 Tizzlin 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Necessity 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Snowyte 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Golden Gamble 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Sierra November 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Eunomia 8.00 3.5 7-1
1 1 Take Charge Omaha 8.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Lady of Silence 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Saint Nancy S 12.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Just the Sky 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Nobals 3.00 1 2-1
2 2 Script 4.00 1.2 2-1
1 1 Wendelssohn 4.50 1.3 2-1
3 3 Mo Stash 6.00 1.6 3-1
9 9 Little Ni 6.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Determined Kingdom 8.00 2 4-1
5 5 Dhabab (IRE) 8.00 2 4-1
8 8 Let My People Go 12.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Mischievous Rogue 30.00 6.2 12-1
6 6 Into the Sunrise 50.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Perryville S.) – Perryville S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Captain Cook 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Barnes 2.50 1.6 3-1
4 4 Owen Almighty 4.00 2.3 4-1
2 2 Taylor’s Version 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Gaming 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Rolando 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Solemn Vow 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Glow of a Rose 4.00 1.4 3-1
5 5 Hot Gossip 4.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Slay the Day 6.00 2.3 4-1
9 9 Aunt Sheryl 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Feeling Groovy 8.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Stay in Tune 12.00 5 9-1
12 12 Majestic Moon 12.00 5 9-1
6 6 Pause 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Music Burst 15.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Presumptuous 20.00 8.6 16-1
13 13 Light My Flame 30.00 13 25-1
11 11 Summer Date 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Degree of Risk 4.00 1 2-1
7 7 Siege of Boston 4.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 This Is Uscar 4.50 1.2 2-1
11 11 Nineeleventurbo 6.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Green Light 6.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Theismann 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 The Minkster 10.00 3.3 6-1
10 10 Multitask 12.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Eye On Ry 15.00 5.2 10-1
9 9 Genius Jimmy 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Miranda Rights 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Lexus Raven Run S.) – Lexus Raven Run S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Ragtime 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Quietside 4.00 1.5 3-1
8 8 Usha 4.50 1.8 3-1
10 10 Simply Joking 8.00 3.6 7-1
13 13 Kappa Kappa 8.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Maida 10.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Vodka With a Twist 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 Delightful Claire 10.00 4.6 9-1
14 14 Taliesin 12.00 5.7 11-1
5 5 Om N Joy 15.00 7.2 14-1
3 3 Strong State 15.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Reputation 15.00 7.2 14-1
15 15 Tetiaroa 15.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Vixen 20.00 9.8 19-1
4 4 Volleyballprincess 30.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Backgammon 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Patron Silver 4.00 1.3 2-1
15 15 Indigo Woods (IRE) 4.00 1.3 2-1
8 8 Shane’s the Brains 4.50 1.6 3-1
14 14 Academic Freedom 5.00 1.9 3-1
13 13 Pashmina 6.00 2.4 5-1
3 3 Maverick Queen 6.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 Treasured Times 8.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Angelic Katie 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Minstrelly 12.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Liam’s Latte 15.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Fire 15.00 7.5 14-1
16 16 Rhapsody in Motion 15.00 7.5 14-1
9 9 Unlikely Queen 20.00 10.3 20-1
12 12 Karma Cat 20.00 10.3 20-1
10 10 Fogg Cove 30.00 16 30-1

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.