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Keeneland Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #3 REBEL WITH A CAUSE (6-1): Top Pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #5 DON’T EVEN (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #6 ELEOS (20-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.
- #8 CIELO (9-2): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Prat puts this one in with a chance.
Selections: 3 – 5 – 6 – 8
The Plays
Win: #3 at 5-1
Trifecta: 3/ 5,8/ 5,6,8
Pick 3 (races 1-3): #3,5,6 with #5 with #7,5
Keeneland Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Claiming $49k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #5 CHANCE (3-1): Best bet of the card. Stamina to outlast the competition. Top connections on the circuit with Gaffalione and Drury. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #7 SILVER HALO (8-1): Fringe Contender. Running well of late. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #9 MIDNIGHT BOSS (20-1): Fringe Contender. Should sit a good trip.
- #6 FOCUSYN (4-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 9 – 6
The Plays
Win: #5 at 1-1
Exacta: 5/ 7,6
Keeneland Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #7 RANCHO SANTA FE (2-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #5 INFILTRATE (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #8 GLOVES OFF (6-1): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Previous success in similar race types.
- #1 SO SPECIAL (15-1): Fringe Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 8 – 1
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-2
Exacta: 7/ 5,8
Keeneland Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #8 JOLTED (6-1): Top Pick. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 74 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #9 RACE READY (8-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 SLEEPINGONFREEDOM (7-2): Contender. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Could wear these ones down late.
- #2 NON CONFORMING (9-2): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 8 – 9 – 4 – 2
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-1
Trifecta: 8/ 9,4/ 2,4,9
Keeneland Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #5 LADY JANCIS (9-2): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #10 TRISKELION (5-2): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #16 MISS SOOTHSAYER (7-2): Fringe Contender. Potential to kick home late.
- #1 NELSON’S PENNY (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 10 – 16 – 1
The Plays
Win: #5 at 3-1
Exacta: 5/ 10,16
Keeneland Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $140k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #5 ONE MAGIC PHILLY (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Top connections on the circuit with Prat and Walsh.
- #8 HILLERITO (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.
- #6 PISTOL (20-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Should sit a good trip.
- #9 WIN N YOUR IN (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 5 – 8 – 6 – 9
The Plays
Win: #5 at 5-2
Exacta: 5/ 8,9
Keeneland Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #9 WRITE OFF JERRY (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Races competitive with the top contenders. Solid closing kick. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #6 CHAPMAN’S PEAK (5-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #7 WARLANDER (6-1): Contender. Hard to argue with the recent races. Should sit a good trip.
- #5 JOHNY’S RENDEZVOUS (9-2): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 9 – 6 – 7 – 5
The Plays
Win: #9 at 5-1
Trifecta: 9/ 6,5/ 5,6,7
Keeneland Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $130k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #1 STILETTOS (4-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 PRINCESS PROUD (6-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #3 MEGA MIL (10-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
- #8 ANAKARINA (5-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 3 – 8
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 1,5,8
Keeneland Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes Presented by Dixiana $800k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #1 LUSH LIPS (5-1): Top Pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Barn has been solid.
- #2 LAURELIN (5-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #5 OPULENT RESTRAINT (4-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
- #9 FIONN (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Solid turn of foot.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 5 – 9
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-1
Trifecta: 1/ 2,9/ 2,5,9
Keeneland Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Starter Allowance $63k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #6 UNCLE WILLIAM (8-1): Top Pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #3 DIVE BOMBER (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #12 SINISTER SMILE (8-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 AIR OF DEFIANCE (12-1): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 12 – 4
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-1
Trifecta: 6/ 3,12/ 3,4,12
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