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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
4 4 Very Connected 2.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Gethsemane 3.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Quality Mischief 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Clocker Special 6.00 3 6-1
3 3 Tripp’s Promise 12.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Deep Flame 2.00 1 2-1
6 6 Givethedevilhisdue 2.50 1.2 2-1
8 8 Accost 3.50 1.5 3-1
7 7 Gilded Bandit 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Buntus Foclora 8.00 2.9 6-1
10 10 Grande Sorpreso 15.00 5.2 10-1
2 2 Payton’s Hammer 20.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 U Jheremy 20.00 6.8 13-1
5 5 Just Munny 20.00 6.8 13-1
3 3 Parris Island 30.00 10 19-1

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 1.4 3-1
2 2 Our Two Girls 4.00 1.8 3-1
6 6 Smell the Lilies 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Gena B 8.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Solemn Vow 8.00 3.3 6-1
1 1 Camila Catalina 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 More Carats 20.00 8 15-1

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
15 15 Eat Hay Run 4.00 1.3 2-1
10 10 Dyna 4.00 1.3 2-1
4 4 Call On Me 5.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Paseo 6.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Just in Touch 8.00 2.5 5-1
7 7 Island Girl 10.00 3.1 6-1
13 13 Twirling Daisy 10.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Tiffany Cross 12.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Cairosa 15.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Rune 15.00 4.6 9-1
12 12 Lost Chord 20.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Raging Bloom 20.00 6.1 11-1
14 14 Mappy 30.00 9 17-1
11 11 Sammy the Shark 50.00 15 28-1

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
14 14 John Hancock 3.00 2 4-1
12 12 U Devil You 4.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Gate to Wire 4.50 3.1 6-1
9 9 Touchy 8.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Flying Liam 8.00 5.5 10-1
3 3 Implementation 10.00 6.9 13-1
7 7 C K Wonder 10.00 6.9 13-1
13 13 Inexorable 15.00 10.5 20-1
6 6 Demolition Duke 15.00 10.5 20-1
4 4 Johny’s Rendezvous 15.00 10.5 20-1
8 8 Ship Ship Hooray 15.00 10.5 20-1
1 1 Can’t Hush This 20.00 14 26-1
11 11 Thoughtthatcounts 20.00 14 26-1

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
8 8 Hey Bertie 4.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Buttercream Babe 6.00 1.9 4-1
4 4 Serving Time (GB) 8.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Amalfi Drive 12.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Dream On Stormy 20.00 4.1 8-1
1 1 Rosato 20.00 4.1 8-1
2 2 Caberneigh 30.00 5.8 11-1
9 9 Letmenowhenurready 50.00 9 17-1

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
2 2 Crazy Mason 3.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 Be You 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 National Identity 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Multitask 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Track Mate 12.00 4.4 8-1
4 4 Dr. Saikali 20.00 7 13-1

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
9 9 Sister Troienne 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Imaginationthelady 3.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Lion Lake (IRE) 4.50 2.1 4-1
5 5 Kokomotion 6.00 3 6-1
7 7 Just Aloof 10.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 To a Flame 12.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Spirit Doll 15.00 8.1 15-1
6 6 Storm’s Wake 15.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Counterbalance 15.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Faithful Departed 20.00 11 21-1
2 2 Alone Time 20.00 11 21-1

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 1.4 3-1
1 1 Eclatant 4.00 1.8 3-1
4 4 Ragtime 5.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Clicquot 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 Sterling Silver 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Mystic Lake 20.00 8 15-1
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
8 8 Litigation 4.00 1 2-1
12 12 Usually Wrong 4.50 1.4 3-1
10 10 Rezasrolex 6.00 2.6 5-1
2 2 My Boy Prince 6.00 2.6 5-1
11 11 Joe Shiesty 8.00 4.3 8-1
4 4 Yellow Card 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Mondogetsbuckets 10.00 5.9 11-1
5 5 Bear River 12.00 7.5 14-1
6 6 Heart Headed 15.00 9.9 19-1
3 3 Its Bourbon Thirty 15.00 9.9 19-1
9 9 No Nay Hudson (IRE) 15.00 9.9 19-1
14 14 Full Disclosure 20.00 14 26-1
13 13 Works for Me 20.00 14 26-1
1 1 Clock Tower 20.00 14 26-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Further Ado 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Reagan’s Honor 2.50 1.3 2-1
2 2 Class President 3.50 1.5 3-1
5 5 Creole Chrome 8.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Talkin 10.00 3.4 6-1
3 3 Great White 15.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Ottinho 20.00 6.2 12-1
7 7 Ocelli 30.00 9 17-1
8 8 Moonstrocity 30.00 9 17-1

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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