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Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Wednesday, April 22, 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 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Get Her Number 0.60 1 2-1
3 3 Big Gain 2.50 1.3 2-1
5 5 Air of Defiance 4.00 1.6 3-1
1 1 Tiverton (GB) 15.00 3.5 7-1
6 6 Ahumado 30.00 6 11-1
4 4 Extravagant Prince 30.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight) – Maiden Special Weight

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Sanchoo 1.60 1 2-1
10 10 Express Success 4.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Ruiva 4.50 1.9 4-1
3 3 Sharpie Girl 8.00 3 6-1
6 6 Baytown Sassy 10.00 3.7 7-1
8 8 Lumberjill 10.00 3.7 7-1
9 9 By Grace 12.00 4.3 8-1
2 2 Jettie’s Beach 15.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Mesdemon 20.00 6.8 13-1
1 1 Messassy 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Don’t Say It 2.50 1 2-1
5 5 Commanded 3.50 1.6 3-1
6 6 Right Now 4.50 2.1 4-1
8 8 Protomagic 5.00 2.4 5-1
7 7 Socialbutterflytam 6.00 3 6-1
1 1 Frango Electrico 8.00 4.1 8-1
4 4 Just an Opinion 12.00 6.3 12-1
2 2 Daring Hope 15.00 8 15-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Operation Overlord 2.50 1 2-1
10 10 Relative Value (GB) 4.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Hall Monitor 5.00 2.2 4-1
8 8 Lazlo 8.00 3.6 7-1
11 11 Telescopic 10.00 4.6 9-1
2 2 English Law 10.00 4.6 9-1
1 1 My Boy Tony 12.00 5.5 10-1
12 12 Kicking Clear 12.00 5.5 10-1
14 14 Maximum Promise 15.00 6.9 13-1
3 3 Warlander 15.00 6.9 13-1
13 13 The Dover Specter 20.00 9.3 18-1
9 9 Devil Anse 20.00 9.3 18-1
7 7 Zapruder 30.00 14 26-1
4 4 Call Me Johnny 30.00 14 26-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Editor 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Nanosecond 3.50 1.4 3-1
7 7 Rare Eclipse 4.50 1.7 3-1
10 10 Jack Charles (GB) 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Power Aura 10.00 3.7 7-1
6 6 Big Boy Thunder 12.00 4.5 8-1
2 2 Props 15.00 5.6 10-1
5 5 Join 15.00 5.6 10-1
11 11 Tenacity 20.00 7.4 14-1
8 8 J David 30.00 11 21-1
9 9 Turn and Run 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
8 8 Pandora’s Gift (IRE) 1.60 1 2-1
4 4 Big Trouble 3.50 1.7 3-1
1 1 Lovely Emma 6.00 2.6 5-1
6 6 Bourbon Memory 6.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 She’s a Tempest 8.00 3.3 6-1
11 11 Justinqueso 10.00 4 7-1
5 5 Ms. Tart 12.00 4.7 9-1
7 7 Paynt Ya Later 15.00 5.7 11-1
2 2 Me Governor 15.00 5.7 11-1
3 3 Coco Abarrio 20.00 7.5 14-1
10 10 Baby No Worries 30.00 11 21-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Lynn’s Milky Way 1.80 1 2-1
6 6 Evanescence 2.50 1.4 3-1
5 5 Beyond Belief 3.50 2 4-1
4 4 Marmalade Skye 4.50 2.7 5-1
2 2 Roswell 8.00 4.8 9-1
1 1 Shotgun Wedding 10.00 6 11-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
13 13 Limited Edition 3.50 1 2-1
10 10 Gold Sovereign 4.00 1.5 3-1
12 12 Bull Shoals 5.00 2.4 4-1
6 6 Mortal Lock 6.00 3.3 6-1
2 2 Nyquistador 6.00 3.3 6-1
8 8 Protect and Defend 8.00 5.1 10-1
14 14 Swerve 8.00 5.1 10-1
3 3 Vermelho 10.00 6.9 13-1
11 11 Dinglewood 10.00 6.9 13-1
15 15 Mr Bobo 12.00 8.7 16-1
5 5 Master Sommelier 12.00 8.7 16-1
7 7 Lahainaluna 12.00 8.7 16-1
1 1 Astar 15.00 11.5 22-1
4 4 Go for Rocket 15.00 11.5 22-1
16 16 Culture War 20.00 16 30-1
9 9 Intuitive Wisdom 20.00 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.

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