Keeneland Picks – Bank of America Valley View Stakes Day
The racing action from Keeneland on Friday features the Bank of America Valley View Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Keeneland picks for the entire card!
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Keeneland Picks- 2024 Valley View Stakes
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Keeneland Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM ET
Maiden Claiming $53k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #7 MIYAGI (4-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs.
- #8 LORD OF MISCHIEF (6-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
- #9 KISTLER (8-1): Worth a look. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #11 J J’S RANGER (4-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 7 – 8 – 9 – 11
Keeneland Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:32 PM ET
Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #13 STONINGTON (20-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
- #5 COURAGEOUS CLAY (7-2): Fringe Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #3 GENERATIVE (12-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Has been running well enough recently.
- #4 KY DO DECLARE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.
Selections: 13 – 5 – 3 – 4
Keeneland Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:04 PM ET
Allowance Optional Claiming $130k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #1 POSITANO SUNSET (6-5): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #2 PEAK POPULARITY (7-2): Major Player. Stamina to be in the mix late.
- #6 BRU NA BOINNE (10-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
- #3 TAKE A STAND (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 6 – 3
Keeneland Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:36 PM ET
Maiden Claiming $78k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.
- #7 MO PICS PLEASE (10-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group.
- #4 BOUTWELL TIME (10-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #14 SHIRLEY ANN (4-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely.
- #6 MANAGE XPECTATIONS (6-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 4 – 14 – 6
Keeneland Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:08 PM ET
Allowance $110k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #9 TIFAREEH (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #10 TOUGH LITTLE NUT (8-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #3 VESTURE (9-2): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number. May be able to find the right setup.
- #5 FIRST PLAYER (20-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 9 – 10 – 3 – 5
Keeneland Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:40 PM ET
Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 15 runners.
- #7 ENNIS TOWN (4-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 77 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 VOILA MAGIC (10-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #14 FAUST (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #11 PROBLEM SOLVED (5-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 14 – 11
Keeneland Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:12 PM ET
Allowance $140k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.
- #4 DETERMINED KINGDOM (9-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly.
- #11 BOAT’S A ROCKIN (4-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #9 NO NAY HUDSON (3-1): Major Player. The 90 speed rating is among the best in the field. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 HIGH FRONT (15-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 4 – 11 – 9 – 6
Keeneland Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:44 PM ET
Myrtlewood Stakes $200k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #8 ANDREA (6-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
- #10 TRUST FUND PHILLY (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #3 ECHO SOUND (5-1): Contender. Has been running well enough recently. Has experience at this level.
- #4 WHITE SANDS (4-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 8 – 10 – 3 – 4
Keeneland Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:16 PM ET
Bank of America Valley View Stakes $350k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #12 SIMPLY IN FRONT (8-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #11 NICE AS PIE (10-1): Major Player. Running well of late. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #9 DANCING N DIXIE (12-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #16 KEHOE BEACH (8-1): Major Player. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 12 – 11 – 9 – 16
Keeneland Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:48 PM ET
Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #6 POINTS IS POINTS (5-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #12 SANG (8-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #10 MORINGA (8-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
- #4 HI’IAKA (3-1): Major Player. Could be grinding down the competition late. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 6 – 12 – 10 – 4
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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