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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
6 6 Mr. Fete 8.00 1 2-1
4 4 Uncle With Money 12.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Skara Brae 1.20 2.4 5-1
2 2 Crossfire 4.50 2.8 5-1
7 7 Zee R One 15.00 3.6 7-1
8 8 Ruiva 3.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Gates of Eden 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Baytown Nora 15.00 SCRATCH

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
10 10 Mariposa Moon 15.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Hylla 8.00 3.1 6-1
3 3 Sea Zest 4.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Bugs Malone 12.00 5.2 10-1
11 11 Click 4.50 5.6 11-1
12 12 Denise Says No 20.00 6.1 11-1
13 13 Dodecahedron 12.00 6.6 12-1
4 4 Crown of Violence 15.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Voluntold 30.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Rotisserie 20.00 6.9 13-1
2 2 Safe Space 6.00 7 13-1
16 16 Queen McKinzie 4.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Gus’s Gal 3.50 SCRATCH
14 14 Lexico 6.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Little Empress 15.00 SCRATCH

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
1 1 Ma Rae’s Girl 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Danzig’s Dora 8.00 2.4 4-1
3 3 Mom’s Cheesecake 6.00 2.8 5-1
8 8 Sweet Scorecard 2.50 3.3 6-1
9 9 Viral Plane Lady 20.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Ashkenazi 30.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Fourfiftyseven 30.00 6 11-1
5 5 Yume 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Amberglen (IRE) 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Tideoftime 5.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Backgammon 8.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Callmeyourmajesty 10.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Mother Green 12.00 4.5 9-1
9 9 Luster 8.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 White Smoke 6.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Trust Account 3.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 South Philly Slide 20.00 7.6 14-1
10 10 Huck’s Agenda 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Maginnesontap 8.00 1 2-1
8 8 Royal Crescent 3.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Bearister 20.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Fourth Dimension 4.50 4.2 8-1
4 4 Spartacus 6.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Hickman Creek 4.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 Stakeholder 15.00 6 11-1
6 6 Mr. Miracle 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 East Jabip (IRE) 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Petronella 8.00 2.3 4-1
10 10 Soloist 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 May Gray 4.50 3.6 7-1
9 9 Just a Minute 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Rhythm Lady 10.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 Bold Time 10.00 4.3 8-1
6 6 Three to G 5.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 Red Beretta 30.00 6.5 12-1
7 7 Kokomotion 1.40 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Go to Girl 2.50 1 2-1
1 1 Call Me Precious 3.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Queenstown 6.00 1.8 3-1
2 2 Market Chill 4.50 1.8 3-1
3 3 Majestical 1.80 1.9 4-1
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
8 8 Mountain Bear (IRE) 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 McRavin 4.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Clever Again 8.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Reagan’s Wit 6.00 4.6 9-1
3 3 Simulate 12.00 5 10-1
10 10 Esmark 15.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Ejtimaa 12.00 6.6 12-1
7 7 Pineland 20.00 7.6 14-1
11 11 Cairo Caper 20.00 8.7 17-1
13 13 Tough Little Nut 15.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Smokey Smokey 15.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Special Caliber 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Joejoe Go 12.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Fond Farewell 10.00 SCRATCH
16 16 End of Romance (IRE) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Haleakala 3.50 1 2-1
12 12 Merry Madison 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Formaggio 15.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Rhaenys 15.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Mustang Lady 8.00 3 6-1
10 10 Carol’s Melody 20.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Onmywaytosavthday 4.50 4.6 9-1
4 4 Ride the Broom 12.00 4.8 9-1
13 13 Brave Samantha 10.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Zafyre 30.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 Star Watch 50.00 10.1 19-1
14 14 Red Royalty 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 But Seriously 10.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Authentic Angel 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Mamarsha 20.00 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.

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