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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
1 1 Play the Trumpet 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Mena 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Indy Magic 3.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Magnolia Midnight 2.00 3.6 7-1
3 3 Bold Discovery 6.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 American Xperiment 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Midnight Pranks 15.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Cape Trafalgar 10.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Plausible Denile 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Maximus Prime 5.00 1 2-1
1 1 Outlaw Empire 4.00 2.3 4-1
11 11 Quarry 8.00 3 6-1
2 2 Spun Legacy 6.00 3.4 6-1
10 10 Project Ace 6.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Consequential 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Flat Rock Road 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Vitruvian Man 20.00 5.1 10-1
9 9 Section 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Underappreciated 30.00 6.2 12-1
13 13 Dreamofyou 10.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Kingofsomewherehot 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Kid Charlemagne 12.00 SCRATCH

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 SCRATCH
9 9 Runadhara 15.00 4.3 8-1
12 12 Bourbon Notes 10.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Private Debbie 6.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Naughty by Nature 8.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Tizzlin 30.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Flash of Freedom 12.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Splendid Song 4.50 7 13-1
11 11 Signed With Love 15.00 7.1 13-1
10 10 Mya Papaya 20.00 7.6 14-1
2 2 Maximum Offer 15.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Girl Scout 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Golden Gamble 4.50 1 2-1
6 6 Lady of Silence 10.00 2.1 4-1
4 4 Necessity 2.50 4.2 8-1
2 2 Eunomia 8.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Take Charge Omaha 8.00 5.2 10-1
5 5 Snowyte 3.50 5.3 10-1
8 8 Saint Nancy S 12.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Just the Sky 20.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Sierra November 6.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Little Ni 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 Determined Kingdom 8.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Mo Stash 6.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Dhabab (IRE) 8.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Script 4.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 Mischievous Rogue 30.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Wendelssohn 4.50 3.7 7-1
8 8 Let My People Go 12.00 4 8-1
6 6 Into the Sunrise 50.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Nobals 3.00 SCRATCH

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 2.2 4-1
6 6 Rolando 12.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Owen Almighty 4.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Taylor’s Version 6.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Gaming 8.00 SCRATCH

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
1 1 Slay the Day 6.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Glow of a Rose 4.00 6 11-1
5 5 Hot Gossip 4.50 6.2 12-1
3 3 Feeling Groovy 8.00 6.3 12-1
12 12 Majestic Moon 12.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Music Burst 15.00 6.5 12-1
2 2 Stay in Tune 12.00 6.6 12-1
6 6 Pause 12.00 6.7 13-1
10 10 Presumptuous 20.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Summer Date 30.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 Aunt Sheryl 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Light My Flame 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Genius Jimmy 15.00 1 2-1
4 4 Eye On Ry 15.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Green Light 6.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 This Is Uscar 4.50 3.3 6-1
1 1 Theismann 8.00 4.6 9-1
7 7 Siege of Boston 4.50 4.7 9-1
8 8 The Minkster 10.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Miranda Rights 30.00 5.4 10-1
5 5 Degree of Risk 4.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Nineeleventurbo 6.00 5.5 10-1
10 10 Multitask 12.00 SCRATCH

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
10 10 Simply Joking 8.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Delightful Claire 10.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Quietside 4.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Maida 10.00 3.7 7-1
12 12 Vodka With a Twist 10.00 4.1 8-1
13 13 Kappa Kappa 8.00 5 9-1
8 8 Usha 4.50 5.3 10-1
5 5 Om N Joy 15.00 6.2 12-1
15 15 Tetiaroa 15.00 8.9 17-1
4 4 Volleyballprincess 30.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Taliesin 12.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Strong State 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Reputation 15.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Vixen 20.00 SCRATCH

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
8 8 Shane’s the Brains 4.50 3.4 6-1
9 9 Unlikely Queen 20.00 4.4 8-1
5 5 Angelic Katie 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Maverick Queen 6.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Treasured Times 8.00 7.2 14-1
11 11 Liam’s Latte 15.00 7.5 14-1
1 1 Patron Silver 4.00 7.9 15-1
12 12 Karma Cat 20.00 8.2 16-1
6 6 Fire 15.00 8.8 17-1
13 13 Pashmina 6.00 9.2 17-1
10 10 Fogg Cove 30.00 9.8 18-1
14 14 Academic Freedom 5.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Minstrelly 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Rhapsody in Motion 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Indigo Woods (IRE) 4.00 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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