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Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 12, 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 Rules and Regs 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Isadora Duncan (IRE) 3.50 1.1 2-1
2 2 River Empress 15.00 2.7 5-1
10 10 Eat Hay Run 6.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Use Me (IRE) 5.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Joke Maker 10.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Bourbon Story 12.00 4.2 8-1
12 12 High Street Pizzaz 15.00 4.3 8-1
1 1 Alluring Beauty 20.00 4.5 9-1
11 11 Yaudacity 10.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Modern Escape 50.00 10.8 20-1
9 9 Tulip 10.00 12 23-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Senior Officer 1.00 1 2-1
3 3 Long Pour 15.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Lucius Verus 8.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Sargent Sully 2.50 3.6 7-1
6 6 Bring the Smoke 4.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Funny Uncle 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Competitive Market 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Sy B 5.00 3.8 7-1
8 8 Vronti (GB) 8.00 4.3 8-1
3 3 Madame Secretary 8.00 5.3 10-1
1 1 Jalila 12.00 5.4 10-1
6 6 Heart Spin 20.00 5.8 11-1
2 2 Ensorcell 30.00 8.2 15-1
11 11 Sunshine Daydream 4.00 8.3 16-1
10 10 Smokin Hot Blonde 30.00 9.5 18-1
9 9 Sweet Surrender 15.00 10.2 19-1
14 14 Gigi’s World 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Jerseys Parade 20.00 SCRATCH
15 15 Sweet Molly B 30.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Canterbury Lane 6.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Oraia 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Backside 4.50 1 2-1
8 8 Big Rog 12.00 1.6 3-1
5 5 Stoic Sage 8.00 2.1 4-1
10 10 Flash of Chaos 4.00 2.2 4-1
11 11 Al Amjaad 8.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Weekend Reveille 15.00 2.8 5-1
2 2 Tregetour 12.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Shirley’s Boyz 30.00 2.9 5-1
7 7 Pass and Go 3.00 3.3 6-1
12 12 Whatever 20.00 3.6 7-1
1 1 Mountain Grandeur 10.00 4.8 9-1
9 9 Circle the Storm 20.00 6.1 12-1
14 14 Hard Circle 8.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Pay Heed 20.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Munnings Talks 3.50 1 2-1
11 11 Core Memories 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Birch Run 20.00 1.3 2-1
12 12 Empress New Groove 6.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Just Tell Anne 12.00 2.4 5-1
2 2 How About Now 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Evangalina 20.00 3.2 6-1
9 9 Empress Sisi 20.00 3.4 6-1
4 4 Ez Connect 10.00 5.8 11-1
6 6 Lady Sybil 15.00 6.6 12-1
10 10 Uptown Caroline 30.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Oaks Street 30.00 SCRATCH
7 7 Beach Ballad 2.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance Optional Claiming) – Allowance Optional Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Landed 1.40 1 2-1
4 4 Pahoehoe d’Oro 4.00 2.1 4-1
5 5 Gowells Delight 4.50 2.9 6-1
1 1 Take Charge Omaha 3.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 Foreseen 15.00 5.4 10-1
3 3 Sierra November 6.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Giant’s Causeway S. Presented By Keeneland Select) – Giant’s Causeway S. Presented By Keeneland Select

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Saturday Flirt 8.00 1 2-1
2 2 Charlene’s Dream 6.00 3.4 6-1
7 7 In Our Time 5.00 4 8-1
13 13 Shining Star (CHI) 3.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Egyptian Mau (SAF) 20.00 5.4 10-1
9 9 Love Cervere 10.00 5.7 11-1
1 1 Movin’ On Up 12.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Time to Dazzle 6.00 7.1 13-1
12 12 Creed’s Gold 10.00 7.3 14-1
15 15 Saratoga Special (IRE) 4.50 7.5 14-1
6 6 Pondering 10.00 8.3 16-1
3 3 Twirling Queen 15.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Big Trouble 15.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Gratefully 4.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Me Governor 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Tempting Eve 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Civil Liberty 2.50 1 2-1
6 6 Criteria 3.50 1.3 2-1
4 4 Associated 8.00 2.3 4-1
1 1 Mr. Vaggio 15.00 2.7 5-1
9 9 Market Runner 12.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Symbol 15.00 4.7 9-1
2 2 Iconoclast 8.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Mo the Merrier 6.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Beijing 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Iron Man Cal 3.00 1 2-1
4 4 Clever Mischief 8.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 End of Romance (IRE) 12.00 4 8-1
7 7 Tough Little Nut 15.00 4.1 8-1
3 3 Megalodon 20.00 5.5 10-1
6 6 Devil’s Harvest 30.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Capitol Hill 5.00 5.7 11-1
12 12 Joejoe Go 15.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Special Caliber 30.00 6.8 13-1
8 8 Special Justice 20.00 SCRATCH
10 10 Tenacious Leader 4.50 SCRATCH
9 9 Pitkin 4.00 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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