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Keeneland Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Claiming $51k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #10 CRITICAL THREAT (10-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
- #8 C F V BULLET (8-5): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Top connections on the circuit with Saez and Rodriguez.
- #4 ARDANWOOD (15-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 TRES SOLES (4-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Recent races are solid.
Selections: 10 – 8 – 4 – 5
The Plays
Win: #10 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 10,8,5
Keeneland Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $48k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.
- #12 WELL AWARE (15-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Barn has been solid.
- #6 SMOKIN HOT WIFE (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #11 REST OF THE WORLD (8-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #1 CANTERBURY LANE (5-1): Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 12 – 6 – 11 – 1
The Plays
Win: #12 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 12,6,11
Keeneland Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Starter Allowance $63k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #8 PEACH TIE (9-2): Prime Win Player. Saez puts this one in with a chance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #9 VALALA (8-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #1 L’ECLAIR (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
- #3 WICKEDWITHBOURBON (12-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 8 – 9 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #8 at 5-2
Exacta: 8/ 9,1
Pick 3 (races 3-5): #8,9,1 with #15,2 with #4
Keeneland Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #15 WARGAMER (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #2 THEBABESLAYER (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #12 MR. VAGGIO (12-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #7 KHETAM (12-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 15 – 2 – 12 – 7
The Plays
Win: #15 at 5-1
Trifecta: 15/ 2,12/ 2,7,12
Keeneland Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Starter Allowance $50k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 15 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #4 MY NOBLE KNIGHT (3-1): Best bet of the card. Favorable class relief in this spot. Stamina to outlast the competition. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #8 HEY BOSS (8-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
- #12 MONEY RUN (7-2): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Should sit a good trip.
- #5 TWIRLING TROILLET (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 4 – 8 – 12 – 5
The Plays
Win: #4 at 1-1
Exacta: 4/ 8,12
Keeneland Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance $130k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #6 BIG TROUBLE (9-5): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #12 NIKI NINE DOORS (6-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Speed figures match this group well.
- #7 DALA (8-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #13 SWEET KAUFY (9-2): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 6 – 12 – 7 – 13
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta: 6/ 12,13
Keeneland Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #9 EXCITE (5-2): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
- #4 ONLY IN AMERICA (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Velazquez puts this one in with a chance.
- #3 FOUNTAIN LAKE (4-1): Major Player. Ortiz and Ortiz team up on this one. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
- #8 ENERGIZE (6-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 9 – 4 – 3 – 8
The Plays
Win: #9 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 9,4,3
Keeneland Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Rood & Riddle Dowager Stakes $350k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #6 VIVE VEUVE (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
- #4 DUVET DAY (9-2): Major Player. Comes home strong. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #3 VENENCIA (6-1): Major Player. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Has experience at this level.
- #2 SPANISH EYES (4-1): Major Player. Top connections on the circuit with Gaffalione and Walsh.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 6,4,2
Keeneland Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.
- #6 MCFASTY (10-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #5 TROUBLE CALLING (7-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #12 SOMETHINGDANGEROUS (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #7 COMING SOON (9-2): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 12 – 7
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 6,5,7
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