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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
6 6 Bebedouro 3.50 2 4-1
2 2 Track Ranger 4.50 2.4 5-1
3 3 Tagliatelle 6.00 3.1 6-1
5 5 Chado 8.00 4 7-1
4 4 Midnight Pranks 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 King of Kentucky 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Twenty Two Black 2.00 1 2-1
12 12 He’s All Heart 4.50 2.3 4-1
2 2 Props 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Market Watch 8.00 4.2 8-1
1 1 Nash Potatoes 8.00 4.2 8-1
10 10 Mandy’s Man Can 10.00 5.3 10-1
16 16 Beale Street Boy 10.00 5.3 10-1
8 8 Lennie G 12.00 6.4 12-1
15 15 Frosted Mug 12.00 6.4 12-1
4 4 King of Salsa 15.00 8 15-1
13 13 September Silver 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 Field Study 20.00 10.6 20-1
14 14 Southern Soul 20.00 10.6 20-1
3 3 El Oso 30.00 16 30-1
9 9 The Reinbow Factor 30.00 16 30-1
11 11 Silver Dime 30.00 16 30-1

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
16 16 Patrol Squad Six 4.00 2.2 4-1
5 5 Tacticality 4.50 2.4 5-1
13 13 Knoty Knicks 5.00 2.7 5-1
12 12 Doctrine 6.00 3.2 6-1
15 15 Gairloch 6.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 J J Grey 6.00 3.2 6-1
11 11 Chambersville 10.00 5.4 10-1
8 8 Mischief Ride 12.00 6.4 12-1
14 14 McCready 12.00 6.4 12-1
3 3 Third Coast 15.00 8 15-1
7 7 Mendels Mate 15.00 8 15-1
10 10 Khetam 20.00 10.7 20-1
2 2 Zeus’s Echo 20.00 10.7 20-1
6 6 Hayes Goal 30.00 16 30-1
4 4 Time for Money 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Maximum Promise 1.60 1 2-1
2 2 Profound 3.00 1.4 3-1
1 1 Hot Property 3.50 1.5 3-1
3 3 Arthur Jr 6.00 2.1 4-1
6 6 Aguila Negra 8.00 2.6 5-1
5 5 Sound Cause 12.00 3.6 7-1
7 7 Hard Spun to Run 15.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Dewy’s Denali 30.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Bracelet 4.50 1 2-1
7 7 In the Stars 5.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Somethinabouther 6.00 1.9 4-1
9 9 Daisy Flyer 6.00 1.9 4-1
13 13 Strong Destiny 6.00 1.9 4-1
10 10 Onemoredance (IRE) 6.00 1.9 4-1
14 14 Exclusive Star 8.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Wind Flower 8.00 3.1 6-1
12 12 Lady Ilze (GB) 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Goats On a Tree 12.00 5.4 10-1
11 11 Caviar Breakfast 12.00 5.4 10-1
15 15 Classy’n Connected 15.00 7.2 14-1
2 2 Vina Arana (IRE) 20.00 10.1 19-1
16 16 Mahra’s Love (IRE) 20.00 10.1 19-1
5 5 Ceniza Pampa (ARG) 20.00 10.1 19-1
4 4 Deloraine 30.00 16 30-1

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 1.1 2-1
2 2 Great Moment 3.50 1.4 3-1
1 1 Torre Eiffel 6.00 2 4-1
6 6 Culper Code 8.00 2.5 5-1
8 8 Awesome Beat 12.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Perrylu 15.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Ring Curl 30.00 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
8 8 Lennilu 4.50 2.2 4-1
10 10 Snow Face Princess 6.00 2.9 6-1
5 5 Light Won Up 8.00 3.9 7-1
4 4 Quiet Street 10.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Sapphire Beach (IRE) 10.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Map of the Moon 15.00 7.1 13-1
11 11 Slay the Day 15.00 7.1 13-1
2 2 Pure Eloquence 20.00 9.4 18-1
12 12 Should’ve 20.00 9.4 18-1
13 13 Midnight Martini 20.00 9.4 18-1
7 7 Candy Talking 20.00 9.4 18-1
6 6 Debbie Doll 30.00 14 26-1
14 14 Will Happen 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 She’s a Gemma 1.80 1 2-1
4 4 Cut to the Chase 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Chatter 3.50 1.7 3-1
8 8 Autumn Rhythm 8.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 Going Steady 10.00 4.2 8-1
2 2 Tetiaroa 10.00 4.2 8-1
3 3 Keyana 15.00 6.1 11-1
1 1 Ginger Zip 20.00 8 15-1

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 1.7 3-1
10 10 Deterministic 5.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Wolfie’s Dynaghost 8.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 One Stripe (SAF) 8.00 3.6 7-1
6 6 Zulu Kingdom (IRE) 12.00 5.3 10-1
12 12 Brilliant Berti 20.00 8.7 17-1
11 11 Tiz Dashing 20.00 8.7 17-1
5 5 Aomori City (FR) 20.00 8.7 17-1
8 8 Bear River 30.00 13 25-1
7 7 Tenacious Leader 30.00 13 25-1
3 3 Troubleshooting 30.00 13 25-1
13 13 Pitkin 30.00 13 25-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Chappelle 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Swaging 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 I’m Trouble 4.50 1.9 4-1
9 9 Barker 6.00 2.5 5-1
3 3 Free Advice 8.00 3.4 6-1
6 6 Don’s Last Ride 15.00 6.5 12-1
1 1 Mr American Pie 15.00 6.5 12-1
4 4 Hill Country 20.00 8.6 16-1
10 10 Hewson 20.00 8.6 16-1
8 8 Sparked 20.00 8.6 16-1
12 12 Good Sal 30.00 13 25-1
11 11 Chasing Gray 30.00 13 25-1
13 13 Blazy 30.00 13 25-1

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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