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
1 1 Highlighter 6.00 1 2-1
3 3 Backside 1.80 1.4 3-1
5 5 Dokkodo 20.00 1.5 3-1
6 6 Otzelberger 3.00 2.4 4-1
2 2 Punkin Boy 20.00 2.6 5-1
7 7 Admiral Hall 4.00 3.7 7-1
4 4 Quality Spirits 1.40 SCRATCH

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
2 2 Glitz and Ritz 15.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Zarzuela 8.00 1.4 3-1
3 3 Mallet Lady 30.00 1.5 3-1
1 1 More Champagne 12.00 1.6 3-1
8 8 Extravaganzoo 3.50 1.7 3-1
7 7 Might Could 30.00 SCRATCH
9 9 Joker’s Chic 4.50 SCRATCH
4 4 Frontline Fury 6.00 SCRATCH

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
7 7 Senora d’Oro 6.00 2.5 5-1
1 1 Imprudent 3.00 2.7 5-1
5 5 Stay Beautiful 10.00 3 6-1
8 8 Shidoni 30.00 4 8-1
4 4 Rather Late 30.00 4.6 9-1
9 9 Dreamwifedreamlife 20.00 4.7 9-1
3 3 Unionville 4.00 5.2 10-1
6 6 Lexi’s Melody 20.00 6.8 13-1
10 10 Golexgo 30.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming) – Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Nine Ball 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Tobin Lee 20.00 2.8 5-1
4 4 Sometime 6.00 2.9 6-1
2 2 Damascus Steel 2.50 3.1 6-1
7 7 Stolen Power 8.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Dr Fenn 30.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 Compressed 15.00 3.4 6-1
9 9 American Bear 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Epic Summer 1.80 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming) – Maiden Claiming

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Dixie Devil 6.00 1 2-1
7 7 City of Life 10.00 1.2 2-1
8 8 Hyperlink 12.00 3.1 6-1
2 2 Easy Dial 8.00 3.2 6-1
6 6 My Lucky Penny 8.00 4.8 9-1
4 4 Creature 10.00 4.9 9-1
5 5 Mainstream 1.20 SCRATCH
9 9 High Honors 20.00 SCRATCH
1 1 Inordinary 4.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 6 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Sassy Princess 4.50 1 2-1
5 5 Tesouro de Pirata 6.00 2.3 4-1
4 4 Queen Jubilee 10.00 SCRATCH
6 6 Expecto Patronum 12.00 4.5 9-1
3 3 Absolute Honor 1.40 SCRATCH
2 2 Trust Fund Philly 2.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 7 (Starter Allowance) – Starter Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
3 3 Swill 5.00 1 2-1
4 4 Freeze the Fire 2.50 2 4-1
9 9 Cervaro Della Sala (GB) 10.00 2.5 5-1
2 2 Show Time 3.00 2.9 5-1
8 8 Chiseler 8.00 4 8-1
1 1 Five o’ Somewhere 8.00 4.1 8-1
7 7 Unworkable 20.00 7.1 13-1
6 6 Funny Uncle 4.50 8.5 16-1
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
6 6 Mrs. Astor 4.00 1 2-1
9 9 Speed Shopper 2.50 1.8 3-1
1 1 Way to Be Marie 8.00 2.3 4-1
3 3 Venencia (FR) 10.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Literate 3.50 2.7 5-1
4 4 Triumphant Spirit 20.00 3.7 7-1
5 5 Golden Sunshine 20.00 3.7 7-1
2 2 Virgin Colada 12.00 5.2 10-1
7 7 Just Basking 4.50 SCRATCH

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

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
1 1 Island Town 8.00 1 2-1
3 3 Hovland 5.00 1.7 3-1
6 6 Impractical 10.00 2.2 4-1
9 9 Mr. All In 20.00 2.6 5-1
8 8 Gun Range 6.00 4.8 9-1
7 7 National Charter 4.00 5.2 10-1
4 4 El Tio 12.00 5.8 11-1
11 11 Happy I Got It 30.00 6.6 12-1
2 2 Stunning 20.00 6.6 12-1
5 5 Mumdoggie 3.00 SCRATCH
10 10 McCann 8.00 SCRATCH

RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance) – Allowance

Expected Order of Finish

Prgm Post Name ML Expected Value
6 6 Pretty Picture 2.00 1 2-1
7 7 Night of Rose (BRZ) 30.00 3.1 6-1
8 8 Unmerited Favor 20.00 4.9 9-1
4 4 Awesomesauce 15.00 6.3 12-1
9 9 Befriended 6.00 6.4 12-1
1 1 Strong Destiny 4.00 6.5 12-1
3 3 Equitas 30.00 6.6 13-1
5 5 Necessity 12.00 7.3 14-1
12 12 Sarawak Rim (ARG) 20.00 7.3 14-1
11 11 Massarat 5.00 7.4 14-1
10 10 Random Harvest 10.00 SCRATCH
2 2 Classy’n Connected 20.00 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.