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Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 3, 2026

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 Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Waggley 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Suspicions 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Joe Joe Dude 4.00 1.7 3-1
5 5 Bourbon Town 6.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Super Saiyajin 12.00 4 8-1
1 1 Fortune King 15.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Autism Honor G 20.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Tigrado 30.00 9 17-1
9 9 Cross Power 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Miss Call 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Edey 4.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Trapped 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Menkaure 6.00 2.4 5-1
12 12 Golden Thread 8.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Princess Woejee 10.00 4 8-1
11 11 N Z Holly 12.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Frosty Mojito 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 Traject 20.00 8 15-1
3 3 Alta Avenue 20.00 8 15-1
2 2 Nonstop Vino 30.00 12 23-1
10 10 Authentic Angel 30.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Whatchatalkinabout 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Camp Hale 3.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Spiced Up 4.00 1.7 3-1
9 9 Donut God 6.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Amoudi Bay 8.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Our Starry Night 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Boltage 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Surf City 15.00 6.7 13-1
6 6 Hogie the Player 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Phantom Blue 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Lady Diversity 4.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Only Me 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Hypnotica 6.00 2.2 4-1
14 14 Belle 6.00 2.2 4-1
10 10 Ships Inn 8.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Where Luck Lives 10.00 4.5 8-1
15 15 Pinto 10.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Kristi’s Spirit 10.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Movie Night 12.00 5.6 11-1
16 16 Daring Move 12.00 5.6 11-1
7 7 Bodacious Bay 12.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Laken 15.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 Mika’s Way 20.00 10.2 19-1
6 6 Grant’s Gretchen 20.00 10.2 19-1
1 1 Lil Braveheart 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Lafayette S.) – Lafayette S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Knock It Off 2.00 1 2-1
3 3 Arctic Beast 3.00 1.2 2-1
4 4 Trouble Calling 3.50 1.3 2-1
7 7 Oscar’s Hope 4.50 1.5 3-1
1 1 Comport 6.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Carson Street 8.00 2.3 4-1
5 5 Star Sweeper 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Without (IRE) 1.80 1 2-1
15 15 Noble Confessor 3.50 1.5 3-1
9 9 Sumood 4.00 1.7 3-1
14 14 States’ Rights 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Mount Horeb 6.00 2.3 4-1
16 16 Rocky Joy 8.00 2.9 6-1
13 13 Side Street 8.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 House United 8.00 2.9 6-1
7 7 A Bourbon for Toby 8.00 2.9 6-1
4 4 Bite and Strike 12.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Domingo 15.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 Fort Thomas 15.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Tiz Freedom 15.00 5.1 10-1
12 12 Protective 20.00 6.7 13-1
3 3 The Dover Specter 30.00 9.8 18-1
11 11 Start Mo Up 50.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Middleground Capital Beaumont S.) – Middleground Capital Beaumont S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Sneaky Good 1.80 1 2-1
7 7 A Fine Chardonnay 2.50 1.2 2-1
2 2 Just Bluffing 3.00 1.3 2-1
5 5 Baracca 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Kingsolver 8.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Wrong Shoes 15.00 3.8 7-1
1 1 Coco Connect 30.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Uk Healthcare Transylvania S.) – Uk Healthcare Transylvania S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Remember Mamba 3.50 1 2-1
1 1 Proton 4.00 1.2 2-1
2 2 Vasy (IRE) 4.50 1.4 3-1
10 10 Honey Dutch 6.00 1.9 4-1
5 5 Street Beast 6.00 1.9 4-1
3 3 Noble Dynasty 8.00 2.7 5-1
4 4 Attfield 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Zeppelin 15.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Ganaas 15.00 5.3 10-1
9 9 Aces Honor 20.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Time for America 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Central Bank Ashland S.) – Central Bank Ashland S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Zany 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Percy’s Bar 3.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 French Friction 4.50 2.2 4-1
7 7 Star Actress 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Omaha Bay 12.00 4.5 9-1
1 1 Nycon 20.00 7 13-1
6 6 Hollybygolly 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Democracy Defender 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Prize Pick 5.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Heading 6.00 2.2 4-1
12 12 Epic Horsepower 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Lemon’s Law 8.00 3.3 6-1
7 7 Obelus 8.00 3.3 6-1
16 16 Newman 8.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Supercharger 10.00 4.5 8-1
3 3 Ravenous 10.00 4.5 8-1
15 15 Tilson 15.00 7.4 14-1
6 6 Cash Bonus 15.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 He’s a Charmer 15.00 7.4 14-1
9 9 Drop Shot 20.00 10.2 19-1
11 11 Telecaster 20.00 10.2 19-1
14 14 In America 30.00 16 30-1
13 13 Fatguyinlittlecoat 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.

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