Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 4, 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 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Thailand 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Clocker Special 6.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Very Connected 2.50 3.6 7-1
3 3 Tripp’s Promise 12.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 Gethsemane 3.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Quality Mischief 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Givethedevilhisdue 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Deep Flame 2.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Accost 3.50 1.8 3-1
7 7 Gilded Bandit 4.00 2.7 5-1
1 1 Buntus Foclora 8.00 3.1 6-1
10 10 Grande Sorpreso 15.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Just Munny 20.00 4 8-1
2 2 Payton’s Hammer 20.00 5 10-1
3 3 Parris Island 30.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 U Jheremy 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Swing Vote 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sippin Pretty 3.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Solemn Vow 8.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Smell the Lilies 6.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Our Two Girls 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Gena B 8.00 2.4 4-1
7 7 More Carats 20.00 5.2 10-1
1 1 Camila Catalina 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Honfleur 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 Just in Touch 8.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Island Girl 10.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Dyna 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Call On Me 5.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Cairosa 15.00 4.1 8-1
12 12 Lost Chord 20.00 4.8 9-1
5 5 Tiffany Cross 12.00 5.2 10-1
13 13 Twirling Daisy 10.00 8.8 17-1
15 15 Eat Hay Run 4.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Rune 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Mappy 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Paseo 6.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Sammy the Shark 50.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Raging Bloom 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Praetor 1.60 1 2-1
3 3 Implementation 10.00 4.1 8-1
9 9 Touchy 8.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Flying Liam 8.00 5.3 10-1
6 6 Demolition Duke 15.00 5.4 10-1
12 12 U Devil You 4.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Thoughtthatcounts 20.00 6.1 12-1
4 4 Johny’s Rendezvous 15.00 6.8 13-1
2 2 Gate to Wire 4.50 7.3 14-1
7 7 C K Wonder 10.00 9.1 17-1
13 13 Inexorable 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Can’t Hush This 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 John Hancock 3.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Ship Ship Hooray 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Shoot It True 0.60 1 2-1
5 5 Buttercream Babe 6.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Amalfi Drive 12.00 3.4 6-1
1 1 Rosato 20.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Caberneigh 30.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Letmenowhenurready 50.00 6.4 12-1
7 7 Dream On Stormy 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Hey Bertie 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Serving Time (GB) 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Commonwealth S.) – Commonwealth S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Saudi Crown 1.60 1 2-1
5 5 National Identity 4.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Crazy Mason 3.00 2 4-1
6 6 Multitask 8.00 2.1 4-1
3 3 Track Mate 12.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Dr. Saikali 20.00 3.7 7-1
1 1 Be You 3.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Appalachian S. Presented By Japan Racing Association) – Appalachian S. Presented By Japan Racing Association

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Imaginationthelady 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Just Aloof 10.00 2.4 5-1
9 9 Sister Troienne 2.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 To a Flame 12.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Counterbalance 15.00 5.5 10-1
1 1 Spirit Doll 15.00 5.5 10-1
8 8 Lion Lake (IRE) 4.50 5.8 11-1
6 6 Storm’s Wake 15.00 5.9 11-1
2 2 Alone Time 20.00 6.3 12-1
3 3 Faithful Departed 20.00 7.9 15-1
5 5 Kokomotion 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Resolute Racing Madison S.) – Resolute Racing Madison S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Grand Job 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 R Disaster 3.00 1.1 2-1
3 3 Clicquot 6.00 1.4 3-1
4 4 Ragtime 5.00 2 4-1
8 8 Mystic Lake 20.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Sterling Silver 10.00 4.4 8-1
1 1 Eclatant 4.00 5.3 10-1
7 7 Praying 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Valvoline Global Shakertown S.) – Valvoline Global Shakertown S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Usually Wrong 4.50 1 2-1
4 4 Yellow Card 10.00 1.6 3-1
10 10 Rezasrolex 6.00 2 4-1
5 5 Bear River 12.00 3 6-1
11 11 Joe Shiesty 8.00 4.4 8-1
9 9 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 15.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Litigation 4.00 5.1 10-1
2 2 My Boy Prince 6.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Heart Headed 15.00 5.8 11-1
3 3 Its Bourbon Thirty 15.00 6.1 11-1
7 7 Mondogetsbuckets 10.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Clock Tower 20.00 7.9 15-1
14 14 Full Disclosure 20.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Works for Me 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Toyota Blue Grass S.) – Toyota Blue Grass S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Reagan’s Honor 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Creole Chrome 8.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Further Ado 1.60 1.8 3-1
3 3 Great White 15.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Ottinho 20.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Talkin 10.00 5.1 10-1
8 8 Moonstrocity 30.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Ocelli 30.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Class President 3.50 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.