Free Picks For Keeneland - 4/2/21

Race 1 at Keeneland on Friday is a 4 1/2 furlong special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $60,000 and field of 8. 2 Dream Fly debuts from this venue today, leaves from a leading barn and has a talented rider in the saddle. 3 Bohemian Frost is half-sister to Establish Justice, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms cannot be overlooked. 8 An Apple A Day is half-sister to Nootka Sound, has two victories in races of up to seven furlongs and must be respected. 2 Dream Fly to win, Exacta 2-3

Race 2 at Keeneland on Friday is a 6 ½ furlong allowance optional claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $83,000 and field of 6. 1 Jeannie’s BeepBeep has five victories in races up to 1 mile, was sixth when last out in March, has a highly talented jockey on board and on these terms is hard to deny today. 2 Aunt Nadine has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was well back when last seen in January but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Rising Seas has two victories at six furlongs, finished fifth last time out in January but cannot be dismissed yet. 1 Jeannie’s BeepBeep to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 3 at Keeneland on Friday is a 4 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $60,000 and field of 8. 6 Midnight Pass debuts from this venue today, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and must be given consideration. 7 Bode By You debuts today from this venue, jockey selection is a big plus and on connections merits much consideration 8 Magnikoquent is half-sister to Marva, has a talented rider on board, and holds solid claims today. 7 Bode By You to win, Exacta 7-8

Race 4 on Friday at Keeneland is a 7-furlong allowance optional claiming for three year olds with a purse of $81,000 and field of 6. 2 Alexandria has four victories in races of up to one mile, was sixth when last seen in November but a drop-in grade is a big help today. 4 Carribean Caper was a winner last time out while debuting in February has a talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Tiz Splendid News has a victory at one mile, finished second when last seen in December and looks to go one better today. 4 Carribean Caper to win, Exacta 4-5

Race 5 at Keeneland on Friday is a 1-mile allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $81,000 and field of 14. 1 Gear Jockey has a victory at one mile, was third when last out in a Grade 3 event in February and holds solid claims today. 7 FalKirk has a victory at one mile, was fourth when last seen in January and must be factored into the equation today. 9 BullsEye Bun has a victory at one mile, was 4th last time out in September but cannot be overlooked today. 1 Gear Jockey to win, Exacta 1-7

Race 6 on Friday at Keeneland is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $79,000 and field of 13. 1 Bahama Mischief has placed three times in five starts, was third when last out in March, puts on blinkers for just the first time and cannot be overlooked. 3 Shoshoni Moon is a half-sister to CoverMeWithRoses, finished second while debuting last month, and has a highly talented jockey in the saddle. 5 Alydiva is half-sister to Speedy Fellar, finished second last time out while debuting in March, and has one of the best in the business on board. 5 Alydiva to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 7 at Keeneland on Friday is the 5 1/2 furlong Palisades Turf Sprint Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $100,000 and field of 10. 2 Bodenheimer has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, finished well back when last out in November but a drop in class merits respect today. 3 Chasing Artie was a winner in February when last seen, has improved in each outing and has a highly respected jockey on board. 8 Fauci has a victory at 5 furlongs, finished second last time out in September but a drop-in class and distance is a big help today. 3 Chasing Artie to win, Exacta 3-8

Race 8 at Keeneland on Friday is the seven-furlong Beaumont Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $150,000 and field of 7. 2 Slumber Party is sister to Wild Weekend, was a winner when last out in January while debuting, has a top rated jockey in the saddle and on these terms is hard to deny today. 4 Amalfi Princess has a victory at six furlongs, finished second when last seen in February and plays a prominent role today. 7 Twenty Carat was a winner when last out in February has a talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Slumber Party to win, Exacta 2-7

Race 9 on Friday at Keeneland is the one mile in 1/16 Kentucky Utilities Transylvania Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $150,000 and field of 6. 1 Scarlett Sky has a victory at both seven furlongs and one mile was second when last out in February and merits consideration today. 4 Fire At Will has three victories at one mile, was well back when last seen in February in a Grade 2 event, but has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and holds the leading claims. 6 Earls Will has victories at both six furlongs and 1 mile, was a winner last time out in February and finishes with the leaders today. 4 Fire At Will to win, Exacta 4-1

The 10th and final race 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 9. 3 Temper Mint Twist has placed in one of three starts, was fourth when last out in February, but amongst this group must be respected. 4 Be Like Water has placed in each of two starts, was second when last seen in February and on these terms is the one to beat. 5 Illiogami has placed in two of three starts, finished second last time out in November and jockey selection is a big help. 4 Be Like Water to win, Exacta 4-5

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