Keeneland Opening Day Picks- April 5, 2024

Keeneland is back on Friday, April 5, 2024. The Kentucky track will feature some of the best racing in the country during the meet. Check out our Keeneland opening day picks!

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Keeneland Opening Day Picks- 1

Post: 1:00 PM ET; $57k Starter Allowance going about 7 f on dirt; Entries: 9

• #9 BERLAINE (5-2): Top selection. Proven in these conditions.
• #4 MILA JUNES (8-1): Competitive spot. Been running against decent company.
• #2 LUBU (15-1): Price horse. Has a shot. Class of the field.
• #8 BETTE DAVIS (6-1): Has a shot. Proven in these conditions. Top overall power rating.

Selections: 9 – 4 – 2 – 8

Keeneland Opening Day Picks- 2

Post: 1:32 PM ET; $80k Maiden Special Weight going 4 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 13

• #9 BOSTONTONIAN (9-5): Top selection. Debut with Ward barn. Rodriguez aboard. Pedigree to be a major player.
• #12 SHOOT IT TRUE (4-1): Competitive spot. Debut with Ward barn. Gaffalione aboard.
• #6 EL DANDI (20-1): Price horse. Not without hope. Well bred.
• #10 VINEGAR HILL (15-1): Price horse. Probably best for underneath on most tickets. Well bred.

Selections: 9 – 12 – 6 – 10

Keeneland Opening Day Picks- 3

Post: 2:04 PM ET; $120k Allowance going 5 1/2 f on turf; Entries: 10

• #5 JUDGE DAVIS (6-1): Top selection. Proven in these conditions. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #6 RUN CURTIS RUN (4-1): Major player. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #3 MO STASH (2-1): Has a shot. Projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #1 COUNTERSTRIKE (3-1): Fringe contender. Makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 3 – 1

Keeneland Opening Day Picks- 4

Post: 2:36 PM ET; $100k Maiden Special Weight going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 10

• #7 NEAT TRICK (4-1): Top selection. Proven in these conditions. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #10 BEDAZZLE ‘EM (8-1): Top selection. Runs good enough to beat this group. Dangerous threat on the front end.
• #1 ROMAN GRACE (3-1): Major player. Improving off first start. Pedigree to be a major player.
• #8 CLEOPATRA SELENE (10-1): Price horse. Competitive spot. Solid recent form.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 1 – 8

Keeneland Opening Day Picks- 5

Post: 3:08 PM ET; $100k Maiden Special Weight going 1 3/16 m on turf; Entries: 13

• #11 SWANS COVE (8-1): Top selection. Improving off first start. Makes sense on speed figures. Solid recent form. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #13 QUEENS FABLE (6-1): Major player. Well bred. Likely competitive late.
• #10 TALONNADE (15-1): Price horse. Competitive spot. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 SPINNING CLASS (7-2): Competitive spot. Likely part of the early pace. Class of the field.

Selections: 11 – 13 – 10 – 2

Keeneland Opening Day Picks- 6

Post: 3:40 PM ET; $400k Lafayette S. going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #5 BOOTH (9-5): Top selection. Runs good enough to beat this group. Solid recent form. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #6 GLENGARRY (8-1): Fringe contender. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Likely gets the right setup.
• #2 SCATIFY (7-2): Not without hope. Makes sense on speed figures. In good form.
• #3 DONCHO (5-2): Probably best for underneath on most tickets. May benefit from a hot pace.

Selections: 5 – 6 – 2 – 3

Keeneland Opening Day Picks- 7

Post: 4:12 PM ET; $110k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 12

• #3 LEGADEMA (8-1): Top selection. Solid recent form. Bauer barn with Garcia aboard.
• #4 SAM’S TREASURE (9-2): Major player. Ward barn with Velazquez aboard.
• #9 AMOR FATI (5-2): Major player. Improving off first start. Consistent pace figures.
• #10 ROSWELL (7-2): Competitive spot. Consistent pace figures.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 9 – 10

Keeneland Opening Day Picks- 8

Post: 4:44 PM ET; $400k Transylvania S. Presented by Keeneland Select going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 14

• #10 CAN GROUP (12-1): Top selection. In good form. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 GUY NAMED JOE (5-1): Major player. O’Neill barn with Machado aboard. Strong late kick.
• #12 CUGINO (10-1): Price horse. Competitive spot. Should be looking for a well-timed run.
• #3 LAGYNOS (20-1): Price horse. Competitive spot. Runs evenly. Fair pace scenario.

Selections: 10 – 2 – 12 – 3

Keeneland Opening Day Picks- 9

Post: 5:16 PM ET; $600k Central Bank Ashland S. going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 8

• #8 JODY’S PRIDE (8-1): Top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. May benefit from a hot pace.
• #1 CANDIED (6-1): Major player. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Proven in these conditions.
• #6 JUST F Y I (3-1): Major player. Top overall power rating. May benefit from a hot pace.
• #4 HALINA’S FORTE (8-1): Competitive spot. Solid recent form.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 6 – 4

Keeneland Opening Day Picks- 10

Post: 5:48 PM ET; $100k Maiden Special Weight going 1 3/16 m on turf; Entries: 14

• #9 JUSTDENY (9-2): Top selection. Proven in these conditions.
• #13 MONT SAINT MICHEL (15-1): Major player. Proven in these conditions.
• #2 HIDDEN PRESENCE (4-1): Competitive spot. Proven in these conditions. Strong late kick.
• #7 MIZOULA (7-2): Competitive spot. Likely part of the early pace.

Selections: 9 – 13 – 2 – 7

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• Keeneland picks featuring featuring the Ashland Stakes

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• Keeneland picks featuring the Grade 1 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes*
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