Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 10, 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 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Curahee 1.20 1 2-1
3 3 Tagliatelle 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Chado 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Bebedouro 3.50 2.8 5-1
2 2 Track Ranger 4.50 4.3 8-1
1 1 King of Kentucky 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Midnight Pranks 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Twenty Two Black 2.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Mandy’s Man Can 10.00 1 2-1
2 2 Props 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 Nash Potatoes 8.00 2.4 4-1
4 4 King of Salsa 15.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Market Watch 8.00 2.6 5-1
12 12 He’s All Heart 4.50 3.6 7-1
9 9 The Reinbow Factor 30.00 6 11-1
7 7 Field Study 20.00 7 13-1
11 11 Silver Dime 30.00 9.4 18-1
3 3 El Oso 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 September Silver 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Southern Soul 20.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Lennie G 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Frosted Mug 12.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Beale Street Boy 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Touch of Fire 1.80 1 2-1
12 12 Doctrine 6.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Tacticality 4.50 5.8 11-1
11 11 Chambersville 10.00 7.3 14-1
9 9 J J Grey 6.00 7.5 14-1
7 7 Mendels Mate 15.00 7.6 14-1
4 4 Time for Money 30.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Third Coast 15.00 8.2 16-1
2 2 Zeus’s Echo 20.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 Mischief Ride 12.00 8.8 17-1
10 10 Khetam 20.00 9 17-1
6 6 Hayes Goal 30.00 11.3 21-1
13 13 Knoty Knicks 5.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Patrol Squad Six 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 McCready 12.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Gairloch 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Profound 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Hot Property 3.50 1.6 3-1
5 5 Sound Cause 12.00 2.6 5-1
3 3 Arthur Jr 6.00 3 6-1
8 8 Dewy’s Denali 30.00 4.2 8-1
7 7 Hard Spun to Run 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Aguila Negra 8.00 5.7 11-1
4 4 Maximum Promise 1.60 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Daisy Flyer 6.00 1 2-1
2 2 Vina Arana (IRE) 20.00 1.2 2-1
3 3 Somethinabouther 6.00 3 6-1
5 5 Ceniza Pampa (ARG) 20.00 3.4 6-1
8 8 Bracelet 4.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Goats On a Tree 12.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Onemoredance (IRE) 6.00 4 7-1
7 7 In the Stars 5.00 4.2 8-1
4 4 Deloraine 30.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Caviar Breakfast 12.00 5.2 10-1
12 12 Lady Ilze (GB) 8.00 5.9 11-1
6 6 Wind Flower 8.00 7.2 14-1
15 15 Classy’n Connected 15.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Exclusive Star 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Strong Destiny 6.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Mahra’s Love (IRE) 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Puteketeke 2.00 1 2-1
4 4 Mizzou 2.50 1.6 3-1
8 8 Awesome Beat 12.00 3 6-1
1 1 Torre Eiffel 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Great Moment 3.50 4.7 9-1
7 7 Ring Curl 30.00 6 11-1
5 5 Perrylu 15.00 6.4 12-1
6 6 Culper Code 8.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Fanduel Limestone S.) – Fanduel Limestone S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Cy Fair 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Map of the Moon 15.00 1.9 4-1
8 8 Lennilu 4.50 2.6 5-1
4 4 Quiet Street 10.00 3 6-1
5 5 Light Won Up 8.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Snow Face Princess 6.00 5.9 11-1
1 1 Sapphire Beach (IRE) 10.00 6.1 11-1
11 11 Slay the Day 15.00 6.5 12-1
12 12 Should’ve 20.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Pure Eloquence 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Debbie Doll 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Midnight Martini 20.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Candy Talking 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Will Happen 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Cut to the Chase 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Chatter 3.50 3.4 6-1
1 1 Ginger Zip 20.00 3.7 7-1
7 7 Going Steady 10.00 3.8 7-1
6 6 She’s a Gemma 1.80 4.4 8-1
8 8 Autumn Rhythm 8.00 4.5 9-1
2 2 Tetiaroa 10.00 5.2 10-1
3 3 Keyana 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maker’s Mark Mile S.) – Maker’s Mark Mile S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Notable Speech (GB) 1.80 1 2-1
1 1 Rhetorical 3.50 1.2 2-1
6 6 Zulu Kingdom (IRE) 12.00 2.2 4-1
12 12 Brilliant Berti 20.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 One Stripe (SAF) 8.00 5.3 10-1
11 11 Tiz Dashing 20.00 6.9 13-1
5 5 Aomori City (FR) 20.00 7.2 14-1
9 9 Wolfie’s Dynaghost 8.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Deterministic 5.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Bear River 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Tenacious Leader 30.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Troubleshooting 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Pitkin 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Swaging 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Free Advice 8.00 2.9 5-1
9 9 Barker 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Don’s Last Ride 15.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Mr American Pie 15.00 4.6 9-1
4 4 Hill Country 20.00 6.8 13-1
11 11 Chasing Gray 30.00 7.2 14-1
8 8 Sparked 20.00 7.5 14-1
12 12 Good Sal 30.00 8.2 15-1
13 13 Blazy 30.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 I’m Trouble 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Chappelle 2.50 SCRATCH
10 10 Hewson 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.