Free Picks For Keeneland - 4/16/21

Race 1 at Keeneland on Friday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $28,000 and field of 6. 1 Double Tough Tiger was a winner when last out in March, has a talented jockey in the saddle and looks for a double today. 2 Two Worlds has victories at both seven furlongs and one mile, was third when last seen in March and cannot be overlooked today. 5 The Beat has a victory at five furlongs was third last time out earlier in April and jockey selection is a big plus. 1 Double Tough Tiger to win, Exacta 1-5

Race 2 on Friday at Keeneland is a 7-furlong starter allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $40,000 and field of 6. 1 Lady Of Luxury has seven victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last out in March and merits serious consideration today. 5 Keep Your Distance has 19 victories in races of up to one mile was a winner when last seen in March and must be given respect by the rest. 6 Bye Bye Bertie has five victories in races of up to one mile, was 4th last time out in February and finishes with the lead group today. 5 Keep Your Distance to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 3 at Keeneland on Friday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $31,000 and field of 6. 2 GraysonsMacho Gal has two victories at 1 mile, was well back when last out in January but a drop-in class today is a big help. 3 Tynan was far back when last seen in December but against this class cannot be overlooked. 4 Xtrema has victories at both five and seven furlongs was third last time out in February, debuts from a new stable today and jockey selection is a big plus . 2 GraysonsMacho Gal to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 4 on Friday at Keeneland is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for three year olds with a purse of $79,000 and field of 7. 3 Deferred Taxes is half-brother to Miami Crockett, was second while debuting in January and on these terms is the leading contender. 4 Shaldag has placed three times in five outings were third when last seen in March and finish in the mix today. 5 Feeding Frenzy is a half-brother to Allison K, was sixth last time out in February and on connections cannot be dismissed. 3 Deferred Taxes to win, Exacta 3-4

Race 5 at Keeneland on Friday is a six-furlong maiden special weight for three year olds and up with a purse of $79,000 and field of 8. 4 Congratulated has placed in one of three starts, was second when last out in March and holds solid claims today. 5 HappyLife is a half-sister to The Zip Zip Man, was 4th when last seen in March and on connections cannot be overlooked. 7 Mo Clare’s has placed three times in eight starts, was fifth last time out in March, and has a highly talented jockey on board. 4 Congratulated to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 6 on Friday at Keeneland is a 1 mile and 1/8 allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $87,000 and a field of 7. 1 Master Piece has placed in one of three starts, was fourth when last out in a Grade 1 event in October, and merits consideration at this level. 2 Factor This has 12 victories in races of up to one mile, was fifth when last seen in February but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Admiralty Pier has five victories in races of up to one mile, was third last time out in October and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 1 Master Piece to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 7 on Friday at Keeneland is a six-furlong allowance for three-year-olds with a purse of $81,000 and field of 10. 5 TheRideOfALifetime has a victory at six furlongs, was fourth when last out in September and must be on all shortlists today. 7 Red Ghost has a victory at 5 furlongs, was well back when last seen in September but amongst this class cannot be overlooked. 10 Wora was a winner last time out in March, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a double today. 10 Wora to win, Exacta 10-5

Race 8 at Keeneland on Friday is a 5 1/2 furlong allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $81,000 and field of 13. 1 Girl Named Patsy was a winner when last out in March has a highly talented jockey on board and merits the respect of the rest. 6 Senora Roma was a winner when last seen in April of 2020, jockey selection is a plus and merits consideration. 7 Jades Gelly has a victory at 5 furlongs was sixth last time out in October but leaves from a highly respected barn and cannot be overlooked. 7 Jades Gelly to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 9 at Keeneland on Friday is the one mile and 1/16th Baird Doubledogdare Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $100,000 and field of 7. 4 Eres Tu has four victories in races of up to one mile, was second when last out in February and has one of the best in the business on board. 5 Bonny South has two victories at one mile, was second when last seen in November and on consistency must be given consideration. 6 Speech has victories at both six furlongs and one mile, was sixth last time out in November but a big drop in grade is the difference today. 6 Speech to win, Exacta 6-4

The 10th and final race at Keeneland on Friday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $79,000 and field of 8. 1 Rustler has placed in each of two starts, was third when last out in July, debuts from a new stable today and finishes amongst the leaders. 3 Mubtadaa was fourth while debuting in January, has a talented jockey in the saddle, and must be taken into consideration. 6 Scarlet Fusion has placed three times in five starts, was 3rd last time out in March, and on consistency merits respect from the rest. 1 Rustler to win, Exacta 1-3