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Keeneland Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Claiming $63k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #4 THESTRAL (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Barn has been solid. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #7 STORY HOUR (9-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #1 CRUSHED ICE (15-1): Major Player. Has been running well enough recently. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #5 UP ON THE EDGE (3-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 4 – 7 – 1 – 5
The Plays
Win: #4 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 4,7,1
Keeneland Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.
- #7 VASY (9-2): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #5 WEXFORD ONE (7-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #11 SUN CHASER (12-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 THAILAND (3-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 5 – 11 – 4
Win: #7 at 3-1
Exacta: 7,5/7,5,11
Keeneland Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $140k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #3 HARRODSBURG (1-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Barn has been solid.
- #2 IMPLEMENTATION (8-5): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #6 GOLD LUCK (12-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Could wear these ones down late.
- #1 TRACK MATE (4-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 6 – 1
Win: #3 at 7-5
Trifecta: 3,2/3,2,6/3,2,6,1
Keeneland Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Starter Allowance $69k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #1 WINDY WALK (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #8 GLORIETTE (9-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #7 ABITIBI (10-1): Major Player. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
- #4 DE’ ANS EIGHTY (6-1): Major Player. Trainer’s horses have been running. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.
Selections: 1 – 8 – 7 – 4
Win: #1 at 8-5
Exacta: 1/8,7,4
Keeneland Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Allowance $130k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.
- #6 MUTAAWID (10-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #3 EL REZEEN (9-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Good race flow for this runner.
- #1 DAUNT (20-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #13 MOUNT RUNDLE (20-1): Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 1 – 13
Win: #6 at 4-1
Exacta Box: 3,6
Exacta: 6,3/6,3,1,13
Pick 3 (races 5-7): #6,3 with #2,7 with #9
Keeneland Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #2 AMERICAN PEARL (3-1): Prime Win Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #7 TAVERNA (7-2): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #4 CONTEMPLATE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #3 SHESA CHERRY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 7 – 4 – 3
Win: #2 at 5-2
Exacta: 2/7,4,3
Keeneland Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Franklin Stakes $400k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #9 FUTURE IS NOW (7-5): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #6 IN OUR TIME (8-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
- #5 PIPSY (5-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. The 97 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #2 TIME TO DAZZLE (6-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 9 – 6 – 5 – 2
Win: #9 at 7-5
Exacta: 9/6,5,2
Keeneland Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Claiming $51k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.
- #12 GUANARE (9-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Barn has been solid.
- #9 SUTHERLAND (6-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and Kantarmaci.
- #6 LIGHTNING STRUCK (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
- #13 J J’S JOKER (10-1): Major Player. Could be griding down the competition late. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 12 – 9 – 6 – 13
Win: #12 at 7-2
Exacta Box: 12,9,6
Keeneland Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 15 runners.
- #14 GREEN SCREEN (4-1): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Races that could beat these.
- #1 BLUEGRASS TOWN (6-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Top connections on the circuit with Gaffalione and Walsh.
- #4 CYNICAL HUMOR (4-1): Major Player. Hard to argue with the recent races. Previous success in similar race types.
- #3 SHE’S ON A ROLL (3-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 14 – 1 – 4 – 3
Win: #14 at 5-2
Exacta Box: 14,1,4
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