Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Sunday, April 19, 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
3 3 Tarantino 1.40 1 2-1
7 7 Carolo Rapido 3.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Hurry Hurry 4.00 2.2 4-1
6 6 Goldeneye 4.50 2.4 4-1
1 1 Badge of War 8.00 3.9 7-1
5 5 Real Fast 10.00 4.8 9-1
2 2 Bestfriend Rocket 15.00 7 13-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Bartender 1.80 1 2-1
5 5 Country Club 3.00 1.5 3-1
2 2 Romany Road 4.00 2 4-1
7 7 Tutta Bella 8.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 Don’t Be Salty 10.00 4.6 9-1
6 6 Dakota Cam 10.00 4.6 9-1
8 8 American Select 12.00 5.5 10-1
4 4 Tiz Salty 20.00 9 17-1
3 3 Nan O’Hara 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Gus’s Gal 2.50 1 2-1
4 4 Chasing Sunsets 3.50 1.6 3-1
7 7 Red Raze 4.50 2.1 4-1
16 16 Hot Gamer 4.50 2.1 4-1
13 13 Dani Girl 6.00 2.9 5-1
14 14 Spotted 8.00 4 8-1
3 3 Solaia 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Speightsy Rival 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Shining Silver 10.00 5.1 10-1
10 10 Mo Town Renee 12.00 6.2 12-1
12 12 Fifteen Over 15.00 7.8 15-1
8 8 Cloud Number Nine 20.00 10.6 20-1
9 9 Crystal Frost 20.00 10.6 20-1
15 15 Willowy 30.00 16 30-1
11 11 Teralee’s Charm 30.00 16 30-1
2 2 Valiant War Girl 30.00 16 30-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Up Country 1.20 1 2-1
4 4 Commerce 3.50 1.6 3-1
2 2 Saugeen 6.00 2.3 4-1
8 8 Money Man 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 Noble Anthem 8.00 2.9 5-1
3 3 Nomolimbo 10.00 3.4 7-1
7 7 Kingsmere 15.00 4.8 9-1
6 6 Oubliette 20.00 6.2 12-1
5 5 Reb 30.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
7 7 Final Story 0.80 1 2-1
2 2 Cierto 4.50 2.3 4-1
1 1 Our Forefathers 6.00 2.8 5-1
10 10 Radar Lock 12.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Mouqeer 15.00 5.9 11-1
11 11 Dawes Point 15.00 5.9 11-1
9 9 Barracks 20.00 7.6 14-1
6 6 Desert Fox 20.00 7.6 14-1
5 5 Owie 20.00 7.6 14-1
3 3 Sense of Freedom 30.00 11 21-1
8 8 Limelight 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Sharons Pharoah 3.50 1 2-1
3 3 Knoty Knicks 4.00 1.2 2-1
7 7 Patrol Squad Six 4.50 1.3 2-1
6 6 Gairloch 5.00 1.5 3-1
10 10 Noble Dynasty 6.00 1.8 3-1
14 14 Empire West 8.00 2.4 4-1
9 9 Navigation 8.00 2.4 4-1
12 12 Beautiful War 8.00 2.4 4-1
1 1 McCready 10.00 3 6-1
4 4 East Village 12.00 3.6 7-1
5 5 Kravitz 15.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Epic Desire 15.00 4.5 8-1
8 8 Garryowen 15.00 4.5 8-1
15 15 Best Known Secret 30.00 9 17-1
2 2 Survivin’onaprayer 50.00 15 28-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Elnajd 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Tre Italiani 4.00 1.9 3-1
1 1 Dr. Park 6.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Academy 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Nation 10.00 4 7-1
7 7 House United 10.00 4 7-1
11 11 Big Gain 15.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Frosty Indulgence 15.00 5.7 11-1
9 9 Tamino 15.00 5.7 11-1
10 10 Northern Chill 20.00 7.5 14-1
5 5 Sixtyseven Mustang 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Palisades S.) – Palisades S.

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Schwarzenegger 3.00 1 2-1
11 11 Intricate Spirit 4.50 1.7 3-1
6 6 Sandal’s Song 6.00 2.4 5-1
10 10 Throckmorton 6.00 2.4 5-1
12 12 Shipmate 8.00 3.4 6-1
5 5 Archimedes 10.00 4.4 8-1
8 8 Reb Five 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Walter the Mason 15.00 6.8 13-1
7 7 Monster 15.00 6.8 13-1
9 9 Azizam (GB) 15.00 6.8 13-1
13 13 Itza Lock 20.00 9.2 17-1
3 3 Swung 20.00 9.2 17-1
14 14 Rebel With a Cause 20.00 9.2 17-1
1 1 Track Tiger 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 9 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Quarry 4.00 1 2-1
8 8 Bod Beach 4.50 1.3 2-1
11 11 Asheville 5.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Tilt a Twirl 6.00 2.2 4-1
1 1 The Hund 8.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Non Conforming 10.00 4.5 8-1
7 7 Playonwords 10.00 4.5 8-1
15 15 Cerberus 10.00 4.5 8-1
14 14 Itchy 12.00 5.6 11-1
5 5 Tom’s Cruising 12.00 5.6 11-1
4 4 Prince J J 15.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Hutchinson 15.00 7.4 14-1
12 12 Yes Chef 15.00 7.4 14-1
13 13 No Politics 20.00 10.2 19-1
9 9 Tachin Up 30.00 16 30-1
16 16 Soho Jimmy 30.00 16 30-1

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.