Keeneland Horse Racing Picks for Friday, April 24, 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 Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Quality Spirits 1.40 1 2-1
3 3 Backside 1.80 1.1 2-1
6 6 Otzelberger 3.00 1.5 3-1
7 7 Admiral Hall 4.00 1.8 3-1
1 1 Highlighter 6.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Punkin Boy 20.00 7 13-1
5 5 Dokkodo 20.00 7 13-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Shining Moment 1.40 1 2-1
8 8 Extravaganzoo 3.50 1.6 3-1
9 9 Joker’s Chic 4.50 1.9 4-1
4 4 Frontline Fury 6.00 2.3 4-1
6 6 Zarzuela 8.00 2.9 5-1
1 1 More Champagne 12.00 4 8-1
2 2 Glitz and Ritz 15.00 4.8 9-1
3 3 Mallet Lady 30.00 9 17-1
7 7 Might Could 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
2 2 Speed Skater 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Imprudent 3.00 1.6 3-1
3 3 Unionville 4.00 1.9 4-1
7 7 Senora d’Oro 6.00 2.5 5-1
5 5 Stay Beautiful 10.00 3.8 7-1
9 9 Dreamwifedreamlife 20.00 6.9 13-1
6 6 Lexi’s Melody 20.00 6.9 13-1
8 8 Shidoni 30.00 10 19-1
4 4 Rather Late 30.00 10 19-1
10 10 Golexgo 30.00 10 19-1

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Epic Summer 1.80 1 2-1
2 2 Damascus Steel 2.50 1.2 2-1
3 3 Nine Ball 4.50 1.8 3-1
4 4 Sometime 6.00 2.2 4-1
7 7 Stolen Power 8.00 2.8 5-1
6 6 Compressed 15.00 4.7 9-1
5 5 Tobin Lee 20.00 6.2 12-1
9 9 American Bear 20.00 6.2 12-1
8 8 Dr Fenn 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mainstream 1.20 1 2-1
1 1 Inordinary 4.00 2.2 4-1
3 3 Dixie Devil 6.00 3 6-1
2 2 Easy Dial 8.00 3.9 7-1
6 6 My Lucky Penny 8.00 3.9 7-1
7 7 City of Life 10.00 4.7 9-1
4 4 Creature 10.00 4.7 9-1
8 8 Hyperlink 12.00 5.6 11-1
9 9 High Honors 20.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Absolute Honor 1.40 1 2-1
2 2 Trust Fund Philly 2.00 1.3 2-1
1 1 Sassy Princess 4.50 2.5 5-1
5 5 Tesouro de Pirata 6.00 3.2 6-1
4 4 Queen Jubilee 10.00 5.1 10-1
6 6 Expecto Patronum 12.00 6 11-1

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
4 4 Freeze the Fire 2.50 1 2-1
2 2 Show Time 3.00 1.2 2-1
6 6 Funny Uncle 4.50 1.6 3-1
3 3 Swill 5.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Chiseler 8.00 2.6 5-1
1 1 Five o’ Somewhere 8.00 2.6 5-1
9 9 Cervaro Della Sala (GB) 10.00 3.2 6-1
7 7 Unworkable 20.00 6.1 12-1
5 5 Miacomet 30.00 9 17-1

RACE NUMBER 8 (Bewitch S. Presented By Keeneland Sales) – Bewitch S. Presented By Keeneland Sales

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
9 9 Speed Shopper 2.50 1 2-1
8 8 Literate 3.50 1.5 3-1
6 6 Mrs. Astor 4.00 1.7 3-1
7 7 Just Basking 4.50 1.9 4-1
1 1 Way to Be Marie 8.00 3.5 7-1
3 3 Venencia (FR) 10.00 4.4 8-1
2 2 Virgin Colada 12.00 5.3 10-1
5 5 Golden Sunshine 20.00 9 17-1
4 4 Triumphant Spirit 20.00 9 17-1

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
5 5 Mumdoggie 3.00 1 2-1
7 7 National Charter 4.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Hovland 5.00 1.7 3-1
8 8 Gun Range 6.00 2.1 4-1
1 1 Island Town 8.00 2.9 5-1
10 10 McCann 8.00 2.9 5-1
6 6 Impractical 10.00 3.6 7-1
4 4 El Tio 12.00 4.3 8-1
9 9 Mr. All In 20.00 7.3 14-1
2 2 Stunning 20.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Happy I Got It 30.00 11 21-1

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pretty Picture 2.00 1 2-1
1 1 Strong Destiny 4.00 1.8 3-1
11 11 Massarat 5.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Befriended 6.00 2.6 5-1
10 10 Random Harvest 10.00 4.1 8-1
5 5 Necessity 12.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Awesomesauce 15.00 6.1 12-1
2 2 Classy’n Connected 20.00 8.1 15-1
8 8 Unmerited Favor 20.00 8.1 15-1
12 12 Sarawak Rim (ARG) 20.00 8.1 15-1
3 3 Equitas 30.00 12 23-1
7 7 Night of Rose (BRZ) 30.00 12 23-1

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.