Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, October 23, 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
7 7 Sprint Out Pass 2.00 1 2-1
8 8 Putting Eagle 3.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 No Take Backs 4.00 1.6 3-1
4 4 Shortstop 6.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Farm Team 6.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Strummin 8.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Cloudy Holiday 20.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Dan d’Oro 20.00 6.1 12-1
6 6 Odorico 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Leading Change 1.60 1 2-1
7 7 Flash of Chaos 3.50 1.5 3-1
4 4 Refined Design 4.50 1.8 3-1
5 5 Maximum Effort 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Time for Music 10.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 Bhatia 12.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Like Water 12.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Forever Rocket 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Election Night 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Oujda (FR) 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Twirling Queen 2.00 1.4 3-1
2 2 Ms. Tart 4.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Youalmosthadme 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Crown Imperial 10.00 5.1 10-1
5 5 Twirl Around 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Sweetalkingbourbon 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Papa Yo 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Askari 4.00 2 4-1
2 2 Remi’s Moon 6.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Bermuda Blitz 6.00 3.2 6-1
1 1 Googol Joke 12.00 7.1 13-1
7 7 Mission Improbable 12.00 7.1 13-1
4 4 Utopian 15.00 9 17-1
8 8 Weaponized 15.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Amberglen (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
16 16 All About You 4.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Love and Grace 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Real Drama 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Core Memories 8.00 3.8 7-1
13 13 Lilo Lil 8.00 3.8 7-1
11 11 Eve 10.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Turkish Pistachio 12.00 6 11-1
14 14 Sugar Doll 15.00 7.7 14-1
12 12 Combustible Mass 15.00 7.7 14-1
3 3 About and Around 15.00 7.7 14-1
7 7 Temple Goddess 15.00 7.7 14-1
15 15 Academic Freedom 20.00 10.4 20-1
8 8 Paseo 20.00 10.4 20-1
6 6 Love Knicks Hart 20.00 10.4 20-1
5 5 River Waveney 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Antietam 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Nuanced 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Private Show 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Voulezvous 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Charisma 10.00 3.9 7-1
8 8 Trouble Ahead 12.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 Wizard of Yester 12.00 4.6 9-1
11 11 Hamlet 15.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Bon Temps 15.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 Legend of Bobby C 20.00 7.4 14-1
1 1 Cinister Cix 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Fulleffort 2.50 1 2-1
9 9 Expressway 3.50 1.3 3-1
1 1 Easy Wind 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 East Village 5.00 1.8 3-1
5 5 Knoty Knicks 8.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Baytown Dreamer 8.00 2.8 5-1
3 3 Longhi 12.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 A Million Dreams 20.00 6.7 13-1
4 4 Collecting 20.00 6.7 13-1
8 8 Colt Forty Seven 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Sam’s Treasure 1.20 1 2-1
2 2 Tanya Showers 3.00 1.8 3-1
3 3 Caress 4.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Ervadean 6.00 3.2 6-1
5 5 Lover Girl 10.00 5.1 10-1
1 1 Xtreme Smoke Show 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Lady Iva 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Triumphant Spirit 4.00 1.6 3-1
16 16 Lots of Kisses 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Auntie 5.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Rethink 6.00 2.7 5-1
8 8 The Palace Girl (GER) 8.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Pretty Tapit 10.00 4.9 9-1
14 14 Emmy Blue 12.00 6 11-1
13 13 You’re So Vain 15.00 7.7 14-1
12 12 Thames 15.00 7.7 14-1
4 4 Texas Queen 15.00 7.7 14-1
5 5 Smokin Hot Blonde 20.00 10.4 20-1
3 3 All the Feels 20.00 10.4 20-1
11 11 One Happy Island 20.00 10.4 20-1
7 7 Theravada 30.00 16 30-1
15 15 Evalina 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.