Free Picks for Keeneland - 10/8/21

Race 1 at Keeneland on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 6. 2 Swanage has a victory at 1 mile, was a second when last out in September and has been the bridesmaid the last two races. 3 Sum Kinda Pretty has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last seen in September but on previous form and connections merits serious consideration. 4 Katie’s Karat has a victory at seven furlongs, was second last time out in August and returns to a more suitable distance today. 3 Sum Kinda Pretty to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 2 on Friday at Keeneland is a 1-mile maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $84,000 and field of 16. 1 Steinbeck was sixth while debuting in August, cost $650,000 and although debuted poorly merits serious consideration today. 4 Star Shopping was fourth while debuting last month, connections are a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 6 Afternoon Anejo is the half-brother of A Shin Amen Ra, cost $400,000, jockey selection is a big advantage and on these terms is difficult to deny today. 6 Afternoon Anejo to win, Exacta 6- 4

Race 3 on Friday at Keeneland is a 1-mile and 1/16 starter allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $33,000 and field of 6. 5 Family Man has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last out in September and has one of the best in the business in the saddle. 6 Irish Declaration has three victories at 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in May and looks to complete a hat-trick today. 7 Nietzsche has four victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second last time out in September and plays a prominent role today. 6 Irish Declaration to win, Exacta 6-5

Race 4 at Keeneland on Friday is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 9. 2 Town Classic has seven victories in races of up to 1 mile, was fifth when last out in August and at this grade is a leading contender today. 3 Lemon and Diem has three victories in races of up to seven furlongs, was a winner when last seen in September and holds solid prospects today. 6 About Our Time has 15 victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was fifth last time out in September and must be taken into consideration today. 2 Town Classic to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 5 on Friday at Keeneland is a six-furlong claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $42,000 and field of 8. 1 Vulcan has victories at both five and six furlongs, was well back when last out in June but on previous form merits consideration. 2 Heart Rhythm has victories at both six and seven furlongs, was a winner when last seen in July and on these terms is the leading contender today. 7 Savvy has victories at both 7 furlongs and 1 mile, was sixth last time out in August but faces a lower grade of opponent today. 2 Heart Rhythm to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 6 at Keeneland on Friday he's a six-furlong maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $84,000 and field of 13. 5 Halo Of Fire was fifth when last out while debuting in August, jockey booking is a plus and must be given consideration. 6 Social Matrix is the half-sister of Royal Prince, cost $500,000, jockey booking is a big plus and on these terms is the one to beat. 7 Girls House has an excellent pedigree, connections are very good and workouts have been strong leading up to this debut. 6 Social Matrix to win, Exacta 6-7

Race 7 on Friday at Keeneland is a 1-mile and 1/16 allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $90,000 and field of 13. 4 Kentucky Ghost has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was second when last out in September and holds the leading prospects today. 7 Cavalry Charge has three victories in races of up to 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in September and must be on all shortlists today. 9 Benelux has four victories at 1 mile, was a winner last time out in September and looks to complete a hat-trick today. 9 Benelux to win, Exacta 9-4

Race 8 at Keeneland on Friday is the six-furlong Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Stakes for three year olds and up with a purse of $250,000 and field of 7. 2 Mucho has six victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second when last out in August and must be on all shortlists today. 4 Just Might has eight victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in September and on these terms is difficult to deny while going for a fifth straight victory today. 6 Special Reserve has seven victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was second last time out in July and plays a prominent role today. 4 Just Might to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 9 on Friday at Keeneland is the 1 mile and 1/16 Darley Alcibiades Stakes for 2 year olds with a purse of $400,000 and field of 12. 1 JuJu’s Map Diamond State is the half-sister of Diamond State, was a winner when last out in September and finishes amongst the leaders today. 2 Miss Interpret has victories at both 6 furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner when last seen in September and holds solid claims today. 11 Diamond Wow has a victory at both 5 and 6 furlongs, was a winner last time out in September and has not yet been defeated at this venue. 11 Diamond Wow to win, Exacta 11-1

The tenth and final race at Keeneland on Friday is a 1-mile and ⅛ allowance for three year olds and up with a purse of $86,000 and field of 16. 1 Camp Hope has a victory at 1 mile, was third when last out in September and holds solid claims today. 2 Modern Science has a victory at 1 mile, was 4th when last seen in September but a drop in grade is a difference maker today. 5 Frenchboro was a winner last time out in September, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 2 Modern Science to win, Exacta 2-5



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