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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
5 5 Air of Defiance 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Get Her Number 0.60 2.1 4-1
3 3 Big Gain 2.50 3.5 7-1
1 1 Tiverton (GB) 15.00 4.1 8-1
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
10 10 Express Success 4.00 1 2-1
1 1 Messassy 30.00 1.3 2-1
3 3 Sharpie Girl 8.00 1.4 3-1
8 8 Lumberjill 10.00 1.4 3-1
6 6 Baytown Sassy 10.00 1.5 3-1
5 5 Sanchoo 1.60 1.5 3-1
4 4 Mesdemon 20.00 1.8 3-1
7 7 Ruiva 4.50 SCRATCH
2 2 Jettie’s Beach 15.00 SCRATCH
9 9 By Grace 12.00 SCRATCH

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 1.2 2-1
7 7 Socialbutterflytam 6.00 1.6 3-1
6 6 Right Now 4.50 1.8 3-1
8 8 Protomagic 5.00 5 9-1
2 2 Daring Hope 15.00 6 11-1
1 1 Frango Electrico 8.00 SCRATCH
4 4 Just an Opinion 12.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Relative Value (GB) 4.00 1 2-1
5 5 Operation Overlord 2.50 2.9 5-1
1 1 My Boy Tony 12.00 3.2 6-1
8 8 Lazlo 8.00 3.2 6-1
3 3 Warlander 15.00 3.9 7-1
2 2 English Law 10.00 4.7 9-1
6 6 Hall Monitor 5.00 5.3 10-1
4 4 Call Me Johnny 30.00 6.1 12-1
9 9 Devil Anse 20.00 7.3 14-1
7 7 Zapruder 30.00 8.1 15-1
11 11 Telescopic 10.00 SCRATCH
13 13 The Dover Specter 20.00 SCRATCH
12 12 Kicking Clear 12.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Maximum Promise 15.00 SCRATCH

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
6 6 Big Boy Thunder 12.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Props 15.00 5.5 10-1
5 5 Join 15.00 6 11-1
7 7 Rare Eclipse 4.50 6.8 13-1
4 4 Power Aura 10.00 7.9 15-1
8 8 J David 30.00 8.5 16-1
3 3 Nanosecond 3.50 SCRATCH
11 11 Tenacity 20.00 9 17-1
9 9 Turn and Run 30.00 10.4 20-1
10 10 Jack Charles (GB) 6.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Big Trouble 3.50 1 2-1
7 7 Paynt Ya Later 15.00 1.1 2-1
8 8 Pandora’s Gift (IRE) 1.60 1.4 3-1
5 5 Ms. Tart 12.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Bourbon Memory 6.00 1.9 4-1
2 2 Me Governor 15.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Coco Abarrio 20.00 2.8 5-1
9 9 She’s a Tempest 8.00 3.1 6-1
1 1 Lovely Emma 6.00 4.3 8-1
10 10 Baby No Worries 30.00 7.9 15-1
11 11 Justinqueso 10.00 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Evanescence 2.50 1 2-1
3 3 Lynn’s Milky Way 1.80 1.4 3-1
1 1 Shotgun Wedding 10.00 2.1 4-1
2 2 Roswell 8.00 3.5 7-1
5 5 Beyond Belief 3.50 4.1 8-1
4 4 Marmalade Skye 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
10 10 Gold Sovereign 4.00 1 2-1
2 2 Nyquistador 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Mortal Lock 6.00 2.5 5-1
12 12 Bull Shoals 5.00 3.9 7-1
1 1 Astar 15.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Lahainaluna 12.00 4.2 8-1
8 8 Protect and Defend 8.00 4.3 8-1
5 5 Master Sommelier 12.00 4.5 8-1
11 11 Dinglewood 10.00 4.5 8-1
4 4 Go for Rocket 15.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Vermelho 10.00 7.7 15-1
9 9 Intuitive Wisdom 20.00 9.1 17-1
15 15 Mr Bobo 12.00 SCRATCH
13 13 Limited Edition 3.50 SCRATCH
16 16 Culture War 20.00 SCRATCH
14 14 Swerve 8.00 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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