Keeneland Horse Racing Picks and Predictions for Friday, April 10

Veteran handicapper Ed Sehon (aka Mr. Ed) provides his Keeneland picks for Friday, April 10.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 2:51am

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Veteran handicapper Ed Sehon, known as Mr. Ed, shares his horse racing picks and predictions for the Friday, April 10 race card at Keeneland in Versailles, Kentucky. Mr. Ed highlights his top selections for each of the 10 races on the day, including the $650,000 Grade 1 Maker's Mark Mile as the feature event.

Why it matters

Keeneland is one of the premier horse racing venues in the United States, hosting major stakes races throughout its spring and fall meets. Mr. Ed's handicapping insights and betting recommendations provide valuable guidance for bettors looking to profit from the Keeneland races.

The details

Mr. Ed's top picks for the Keeneland card on April 10 include several horses trained by top conditioners like Brad Cox, Kenny McPeek, and Mike Maker. He's particularly high on the chances of #1 RHETORICAL in the $650,000 Maker's Mark Mile, as well as longshot #5 AOMORI CITY in that same race. Other key selections include #2 TRACK RANGER, #5 TWENTY TWO BLACK, #1 TOUCH OF FIRE, and #2 CHAPPELLE.

  • The first race post time is 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT.
  • The $650,000 Grade 1 Maker's Mark Mile is scheduled for 5:16 p.m. ET/2:16 p.m. PT.

The players

Ed Sehon

A veteran horse racing handicapper known as "Mr. Ed" who provides picks and predictions for the Keeneland race card.

Brad Cox

A top horse trainer with horses entered in multiple races on the Keeneland card.

Kenny McPeek

A leading trainer based at Keeneland with horses running in several races.

Mike Maker

An accomplished trainer with entries in multiple races on the Keeneland program.

Gabriel Saez

A jockey who pulled off a huge upset win in the last race on the previous Keeneland card.

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What they’re saying

“The lone winner within earshot was a girl named, what else, Carol.”

— Ed Sehon, Handicapper

What’s next

Mr. Ed will return with his exclusive VSiN plays for Saturday's stakes-laden card at Keeneland.

The takeaway

As one of the most prestigious race meets in the country, Keeneland attracts top trainers, jockeys, and handicappers like Mr. Ed who will be looking to capitalize on the high-quality racing action throughout the week.