DATE: Sunday, April 12, 2026
TRACK: Keeneland Racecourse
LOCATION: Lexington, KY
SURFACE: Dirt / Turf
REPORT TYPE: Analytical Performance Index
The Sunday slate at Keeneland presents a high-volume opportunity for sophisticated bettors utilizing sports betting stats and algorithmic modeling. Today’s Raymond Track Report covers a 9-race card, featuring a mix of maiden special weights, allowance optional claiming, and a high-stakes turf sprint in Race 7. Our proprietary metrics, including C.O.W. (Chance of Winning) and Jockey/Trainer efficiency ratings, have been applied to identify value in deep fields.
TOP 5 BETTING OPTIONS – KEENELAND APRIL 12
Based on our Sunday market analysis and the Law of Average Pick, these are the high-confidence positions for today’s card:
- RACE 2 – (2) Senior Officer (1-1 ML): Dominant favorite with I. Ortiz, Jr. (26%) in the irons. Situational metrics suggest a heavy win probability in this 6-furlong dirt sprint.
- RACE 6 – (2) Landed (7-5 ML): Elite show reliability. High “In the Money” trainer rating (2/4/5/6) makes this a foundational leg for multi-race exotics.
- RACE 4 – (7) Pass and Go (3-1 ML): Top “Win” percentage record (7/1) in a 1 1/16-mile dirt route. J.L. Ortiz (38%) provides an additional statistical edge.
- RACE 7 – (1) Movin’ On Up (12-1 ML): Significant value play. Despite the long odds, Ortiz’s 38% win rate and the horse’s win record make this a “Bullish” longshot option in the Stakes race.
- RACE 9 – (9) Pitkin (4-1 ML): Strong closer metrics on the turf. E.J. Zayas (30%) is effectively paired for this 1-mile turf allowance.
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RACE #1: MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT
POST TIME: 01:00 PM
DISTANCE: 1 Mile on the Turf
TRACK CONDITION: Firm (Projected)
| POSITION | HORSE NAME | JOCKEY (WIN %) | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (12) High Street Pizzaz | J.L. Ortiz (38%) | 15-1 |
| PLACE | (4) Joke Maker | L. Machado (26%) | 10-1 |
| SHOW | (11) Yaudacity | I. Ortiz, Jr. (26%) | 10-1 |
| JOKER | (2) River Empress | J.R. Velazquez (25%) | 15-1 |
- ALTERNATES: (3) Bourbon Story (12-1), (5) Isadora Duncan (7-2).
- EXACTA BOX: 12/4, 4/11, 11/2.
- TRIFECTA BOX: 12/4/11, 2/4/11.
- TRAINER ANALYSIS: Top ITM records: 12/5/9/3.
RACE #2: ALLOWANCE
POST TIME: 01:32 PM
DISTANCE: 6 Furlongs on the Dirt
TRACK CONDITION: Fast
| POSITION | HORSE NAME | JOCKEY (WIN %) | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (1) Funny Uncle | J.L. Ortiz (38%) | 10-1 |
| PLACE | (5) Lucius Verus | A. Concepcion (37%) | 8-1 |
| SHOW | (4) Sargent Sully | B. Curtis (32%) | 5-2 |
| JOKER | (2) Senior Officer | I. Ortiz, Jr. (26%) | 1-1 |
- ALTERNATES: (6) Bring the Smoke (4-1), (3) Long Pour (15-1).
- EXACTA BOX: 1/5, 5/4, 4/2.
- TRIFECTA BOX: 1/5/4, 2/5/4.
- SITUATIONAL NOTE: High Win Percentage Record: 1. Trainer ITM Strength: 2/4/5/6.
RACE #3: ALLOWANCE
POST TIME: 02:04 PM
DISTANCE: 1 1/8 Miles on the Turf
| POSITION | HORSE NAME | JOCKEY (WIN %) | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (4) Sy B | J.L. Ortiz (38%) | 5-1 |
| PLACE | (5) Canterbury Lane | W.A. Rodriguez (37%) | 6-1 |
| SHOW | (11) Sunshine Daydream | B. Curtis (32%) | 4-1 |
| JOKER | (14) Gigi’s World | R. Aragon (30%) | 30-1 |
- ALTERNATES: (12) Oraia (20-1), (8) Vronti (8-1).
- EXACTA BOX: 4/5, 5/11, 11/14.
- TRIFECTA BOX: 4/5/11, 14/5/11.
- ANALYTICAL INSIGHT: Target (11) Sunshine Daydream for Show based on strong jockey metrics.
RACE #4: MAIDEN CLAIMING
POST TIME: 02:36 PM
DISTANCE: 1 1/16 Miles on the Dirt
| POSITION | HORSE NAME | JOCKEY (WIN %) | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (7) Pass and Go | J.L. Ortiz (38%) | 3-1 |
| PLACE | (9) Circle the Storm | W.A. Rodriguez (37%) | 20-1 |
| SHOW | (8) Big Rog | B. Curtis (32%) | 12-1 |
| JOKER | (4) Weekend Reveille | A. Achard (33%) | 15-1 |
- ALTERNATES: (6) Shirley’s Boyz (30-1), (12) Whatever (20-1).
- EXACTA BOX: 7/9, 9/8, 8/4.
- TRIFECTA BOX: 7/9/8, 4/9/8.
- METRIC SPOTLIGHT: (7) holds the best Win record in this 14-horse field.
RACE #5: MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT
POST TIME: 03:08 PM
DISTANCE: 1 Mile on the Turf
| POSITION | HORSE NAME | JOCKEY (WIN %) | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (11) Core Memories | J.L. Ortiz (38%) | 8-1 |
| PLACE | (4) Ez Connect | W.A. Rodriguez (37%) | 10-1 |
| SHOW | (9) Empress Sisi | E.J. Zayas (30%) | 20-1 |
| JOKER | (6) Lady Sybil | B.J. Hernandez, Jr. (29%) | 15-1 |
- ALTERNATES: (10) Uptown Caroline (30-1), (8) Munnings Talks (7-2).
- EXACTA BOX: 11/4, 4/9, 9/6.
- TRIFECTA BOX: 11/4/9, 6/4/9.
- TRAINER STANDINGS: Best In-The-Money: 12, 3, 4, 7.
RACE #6: ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING
POST TIME: 03:40 PM
DISTANCE: 1 1/8 Miles on the Dirt
| POSITION | HORSE NAME | JOCKEY (WIN %) | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (5) Gowells Delight | B.J. Hernandez, Jr. (29%) | 9-2 |
| PLACE | (3) Sierra November | I. Ortiz, Jr. (26%) | 6-1 |
| SHOW | (2) Landed | J.R. Velazquez (25%) | 7-5 |
| JOKER | (4) Pahoehoe d’Oro | F. Prat (24%) | 4-1 |
- ALTERNATES: (1) Take Charge Omaha (3-1), (6) Foreseen (15-1).
- EXACTA BOX: 5/3, 3/2, 2/4.
- TRIFECTA BOX: 5/3/2, 4/3/2.
- TECHNICAL REPORT: Short field (6 horses) prioritizes (2) Landed for Show consistency.
ANALYTICAL TOOLS FOR SUNDAY RACING
To effectively handicap the Sunday card, bettors should reference the ATS Stats Horse Racing category for full tipsheets. Our database focuses on the PVI SOS (Power Value Index Strength of Schedule), which provides context on the quality of competition each horse has faced in its last five starts. This clinical approach separates market-driven hype from genuine statistical performance.
RACE #7: STAKES
POST TIME: 04:12 PM
DISTANCE: 5 1/2 Furlongs on the Turf
| POSITION | HORSE NAME | JOCKEY (WIN %) | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (1) Movin’ On Up | J.L. Ortiz (38%) | 12-1 |
| PLACE | (10) Saturday Flirt | W.A. Rodriguez (37%) | 8-1 |
| SHOW | (16) Tempting Eve | L. Machado (26%) | 15-1 |
| JOKER | (15) Saratoga Special | H.I. Berrios (27%) | 9-2 |
- ALTERNATES: (5) Gratefully (4-1), (8) Big Trouble (15-1).
- EXACTA BOX: 1/10, 10/16, 16/15.
- TRIFECTA BOX: 1/10/16, 15/10/16.
- STAKES ANALYSIS: Deep field of 16. (1) and (6) hold the best historical Win percentage records.
RACE #8: MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT
POST TIME: 04:44 PM
DISTANCE: 7 Furlongs on the Dirt
| POSITION | HORSE NAME | JOCKEY (WIN %) | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (9) Market Runner | J.L. Ortiz (38%) | 12-1 |
| PLACE | (1) Mr. Vaggio | F. De La Cruz (28%) | 15-1 |
| SHOW | (7) Mo the Merrier | B.J. Hernandez, Jr. (29%) | 6-1 |
| JOKER | (3) Beijing | I. Ortiz, Jr. (26%) | 4-1 |
- ALTERNATES: (8) Civil Liberty (5-2), (5) Symbol (15-1).
- EXACTA BOX: 9/1, 1/7, 7/3.
- TRIFECTA BOX: 9/1/7, 3/1/7.
- TRAINER METRIC: Best ITM Record: 6/8/3/2.
RACE #9: ALLOWANCE
POST TIME: 05:16 PM
DISTANCE: 1 Mile on the Turf
| POSITION | HORSE NAME | JOCKEY (WIN %) | M/L ODDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | (9) Pitkin | E.J. Zayas (30%) | 4-1 |
| PLACE | (7) Tough Little Nut | B.J. Hernandez, Jr. (29%) | 15-1 |
| SHOW | (2) Special Caliber | S. Gonzalez (29%) | 30-1 |
| JOKER | (11) Iron Man Cal | A. Fresu (24%) | 3-1 |
- ALTERNATES: (1) End of Romance (12-1), (8) Special Justice (20-1).
- EXACTA BOX: 9/7, 7/2, 2/11.
- TRIFECTA BOX: 9/7/2, 11/7/2.
- FINALE ANALYSIS: Field of 12. (9) Pitkin provides the most balanced Win/Place profile according to current market index numbers.
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