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Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Thursday, April 9, 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
5 5 Skara Brae 1.20 1 2-1
8 8 Ruiva 3.00 1.7 3-1
2 2 Crossfire 4.50 2.2 4-1
6 6 Mr. Fete 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Uncle With Money 12.00 5 9-1
7 7 Zee R One 15.00 6.1 12-1
1 1 Baytown Nora 15.00 6.1 12-1
3 3 Gates of Eden 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sharing Wisdom (GB) 3.00 1 2-1
15 15 Gus’s Gal 3.50 1.3 2-1
16 16 Queen McKinzie 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Sea Zest 4.00 1.6 3-1
11 11 Click 4.50 1.8 3-1
2 2 Safe Space 6.00 2.7 5-1
14 14 Lexico 6.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Hylla 8.00 3.8 7-1
13 13 Dodecahedron 12.00 6 11-1
7 7 Bugs Malone 12.00 6 11-1
4 4 Crown of Violence 15.00 7.7 14-1
10 10 Mariposa Moon 15.00 7.7 14-1
8 8 Little Empress 15.00 7.7 14-1
12 12 Denise Says No 20.00 10.4 20-1
1 1 Rotisserie 20.00 10.4 20-1
6 6 Voluntold 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Flame Dancer 1.80 1 2-1
8 8 Sweet Scorecard 2.50 1.2 2-1
1 1 Ma Rae’s Girl 4.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Mom’s Cheesecake 6.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Danzig’s Dora 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Yume 15.00 4.7 9-1
9 9 Viral Plane Lady 20.00 6.2 12-1
2 2 Fourfiftyseven 30.00 9 17-1
4 4 Ashkenazi 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Trust Account 3.00 1 2-1
3 3 Amberglen (IRE) 4.00 1.5 3-1
4 4 Tideoftime 5.00 2.1 4-1
8 8 White Smoke 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Luster 8.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Backgammon 8.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Huck’s Agenda 10.00 4.7 9-1
1 1 Callmeyourmajesty 10.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Mother Green 12.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 South Philly Slide 20.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Mr. Miracle 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Royal Crescent 3.00 1.2 2-1
5 5 Hickman Creek 4.00 1.6 3-1
2 2 Fourth Dimension 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Spartacus 6.00 2.4 5-1
1 1 Maginnesontap 8.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Stakeholder 15.00 6 11-1
3 3 Bearister 20.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Kokomotion 1.40 1 2-1
1 1 May Gray 4.50 2 4-1
6 6 Three to G 5.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Soloist 6.00 2.5 5-1
4 4 East Jabip (IRE) 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Petronella 8.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Bold Time 10.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Rhythm Lady 10.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Just a Minute 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Red Beretta 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Majestical 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Go to Girl 2.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Call Me Precious 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Market Chill 4.50 2.7 5-1
6 6 Queenstown 6.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 Honor Azteca 10.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Risk Tolerance (IRE) 3.00 1 2-1
9 9 McRavin 4.00 1.9 4-1
6 6 Reagan’s Wit 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Clever Again 8.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Mountain Bear (IRE) 8.00 5.4 10-1
4 4 Fond Farewell 10.00 7.2 14-1
12 12 Ejtimaa 12.00 8.9 17-1
3 3 Simulate 12.00 8.9 17-1
14 14 Joejoe Go 12.00 8.9 17-1
13 13 Tough Little Nut 15.00 11.6 22-1
1 1 Smokey Smokey 15.00 11.6 22-1
10 10 Esmark 15.00 11.6 22-1
7 7 Pineland 20.00 16 30-1
15 15 Special Caliber 20.00 16 30-1
11 11 Cairo Caper 20.00 16 30-1
16 16 End of Romance (IRE) 20.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Merry Madison 2.00 1 2-1
9 9 Haleakala 3.50 1.4 3-1
2 2 Onmywaytosavthday 4.50 1.7 3-1
15 15 Authentic Angel 6.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Mustang Lady 8.00 2.8 5-1
14 14 Red Royalty 8.00 2.8 5-1
13 13 Brave Samantha 10.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 But Seriously 10.00 3.3 6-1
4 4 Ride the Broom 12.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Formaggio 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Rhaenys 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Mamarsha 20.00 6.3 12-1
10 10 Carol’s Melody 20.00 6.3 12-1
7 7 Zafyre 30.00 9.2 17-1
8 8 Star Watch 50.00 15 28-1

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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