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Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Saturday, April 18, 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 Sonhador 4.00 1 2-1
4 4 Raghba 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Reality Star 6.00 2.8 5-1
1 1 Miss Milky Way 8.00 3.8 7-1
5 5 Babysitter 4.50 5.2 10-1
2 2 Song of Sarah 2.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Whiskey Shot 1.80 1 2-1
3 3 Stonemont Reunion 8.00 2.1 4-1
9 9 Tiz Freedom 3.00 2.3 4-1
7 7 Ryu Mo 15.00 3.2 6-1
2 2 Romantic Lead 10.00 3.3 6-1
5 5 Consolidated 12.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 Bonafide 20.00 4.2 8-1
6 6 Phraseologism 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 D Day Sky 4.50 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 3 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Hot Mash 3.00 1 2-1
12 12 Stepping Stones 4.50 4.4 8-1
3 3 Glean 15.00 5.2 10-1
8 8 Perfect Figure 5.00 5.9 11-1
7 7 Capturing 8.00 6.6 12-1
13 13 Something Stronger 10.00 7.2 14-1
6 6 Valala 20.00 7.3 14-1
4 4 Betty’s Dance 10.00 8 15-1
1 1 Bolt Dior 15.00 8.6 16-1
5 5 Miss Lonelle 20.00 9.2 17-1
9 9 Bourbon Notes 6.00 9.9 19-1
2 2 Viva Vienne 20.00 11.1 21-1
15 15 Trust Fund Philly 8.00 SCRATCH
11 11 Family 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 J Z’s Last Schance 20.00 SCRATCH
16 16 Pillar of Beauty 6.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Protective 12.00 1 2-1
2 2 Askari 6.00 1.7 3-1
3 3 Morunning 2.00 3 6-1
5 5 Mary’s Boy Bolt 3.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Armed N Dangerous 10.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Ice Shot 8.00 4.9 9-1
1 1 Mountain Wolf 30.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 Baytown Bruiser 4.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Truly Legit 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Discotheque 6.00 1 2-1
9 9 Road Trippin 12.00 2.5 5-1
12 12 Pelican Bay 20.00 2.6 5-1
4 4 Blue Mountains 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Good Willie 10.00 SCRATCH
8 8 Syntagma 15.00 3.7 7-1
10 10 Street Party 5.00 3.8 7-1
2 2 Dare Defying 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Stop the Nonsense 20.00 6.1 11-1
11 11 Tremendously 8.00 6.8 13-1
6 6 Money Man 8.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Susan’s Boy 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Surprise Ending 3.50 1 2-1
9 9 Kentucky Belle 1.60 1.3 3-1
2 2 Classic Glide 15.00 3.4 7-1
3 3 Bless Her 6.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Ring Rights 12.00 4.1 8-1
8 8 Candy Rockette 4.50 6 11-1
4 4 Dagmara 8.00 6.1 11-1
10 10 Temple Goddess 30.00 7.2 14-1
1 1 Bright Star 30.00 8 15-1
6 6 Unlimited Gold 30.00 10 19-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Whatchatalkinabout 1.60 1 2-1
1 1 Floodlites 3.00 2.7 5-1
2 2 Can Do Andrew 12.00 4 8-1
3 3 Kalahari Dreams 3.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Keep It Easy 6.00 4.4 8-1
6 6 Modus Bestia 6.00 SCRATCH
5 5 Politicallycorrect 15.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 8 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
11 11 Arrest Me Red 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Troubleshooting 6.00 1.6 3-1
7 7 Silent Heart 10.00 2 4-1
6 6 Works for Me 4.00 2.2 4-1
4 4 Run Carson 10.00 SCRATCH
3 3 Dhabab (IRE) 8.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 Seminole Chief 15.00 3.6 7-1
2 2 Full Disclosure 12.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 My Own 4.50 4.2 8-1
5 5 Coming in Hot 30.00 6.6 13-1
10 10 Runnin’ Rocket 20.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 9 (Ben Ali S.) – Ben Ali S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Rattle N Roll 3.00 1 2-1
1 1 Stars and Stripes 4.00 3 6-1
5 5 San Siro 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Batten Down 2.00 3.5 7-1
4 4 British Isles 6.00 3.5 7-1
2 2 Awesome Aaron 15.00 3.9 7-1
3 3 Tennessee Lamb 12.00 4.3 8-1
7 7 Guns and Glory 50.00 7.1 13-1
9 9 Honor Marie 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Visitlex Elkhorn S.) – Visitlex Elkhorn S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Truly Quality 5.00 1 2-1
3 3 Utah Beach 8.00 2.8 5-1
5 5 Fleetfoot (IRE) 12.00 3 6-1
4 4 Grand Sonata 6.00 3.1 6-1
6 6 Burnham Square 4.00 4.1 8-1
11 11 Freedom’s Way 20.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Tawny Port 4.50 4.5 9-1
9 9 Navy Seal (IRE) 15.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Presider 20.00 5.6 11-1
2 2 Desvio 8.00 5.9 11-1
12 12 Anegada 15.00 6.7 13-1
1 1 Padiddle 15.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Dancin in Da’nile 10.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 11 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
12 12 Miss Complicated 5.00 1 2-1
10 10 Be the Light 3.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 West of Lex 12.00 3.3 6-1
9 9 Govern 10.00 3.8 7-1
3 3 Fast Gun 6.00 4 8-1
4 4 Full Dolly 15.00 4.3 8-1
8 8 Island Flower 4.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 River Rise 30.00 4.9 9-1
7 7 She’s Our Girl 10.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Rhapsody in Blue 30.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Thesewallshaveears 20.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Army’s Marauder 10.00 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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