Free Picks For Keeneland - 4/22/21

Race 1 at Keeneland on Thursday is a 5 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $60,000 and a field of 11. 1 Ruthin is a half-sister to Hit The Bid, debuts from this venue today and must be taken into consideration. 7 Pammy’s Ready debuts today at this venue has a highly talented jockey on board , and finishes amongst the leaders. 10 Diva Dixie is a half-sister to Customs In Dixie, was sixth while debuting earlier in April and on that experience must be factored into the equation. 1 Ruthin to win, Exacta 1-10

Race 2 at Keeneland on Thursday is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 5. 1 Erv’s Wench has victories at both six and seven furlongs, was 4th when last out in February but cannot be overlooked today. 2 Shi O’Shi has victories at both five and six furlongs was 6th when last seen in March but has shown strong form since. 5 Extra Effort has a victory at 1 mile, was sixth last time out in February, faces a slightly easier task today and on prior form is the one to beat. 5 Extra Effort to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 3 on Thursday at Keeneland is a 4 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $60,000 and field of 7. 1 Guajira is a half-sister to Zuliano, debuts from this venue today and on connections merits consideration. 6 Cartel Queen is a half-sister to Ultra Cordial, finished well back while debuting earlier in April but cannot be overlooked today. 7 Golden Bell is half-sister to Doc Boy, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is hard to deny today. 7 Golden Bell to win, Exacta 7-1

Race 4 at Keeneland on Thursday is a 1 ½ mile allowance for four-year-olds and up with a purse of $81,000 and field of 8. 1 Tasaamuh has a victory at 1 mile, was far back when last out in September but debuts from a new stable today and merits serious consideration upon debuting in the US. 4 Candy Flower has three victories at one mile, was a winner when last seen in March and looks for a double today. 5 Talking Book was a winner last time out in February, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the leading contender. 5 Talking Book to win, Exacta 5-1

Race 5 at Keeneland on Thursday is a 1 mile and 1/16 starter optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $20,000 and field of 8. 5 ForeCastle has two victories at one mile was a winner when last out in March and looks for a second straight today. 7 Zanesville has 10 victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen earlier in April and finishes with the lead group today. 8 Blue Steel has four victories in races of up to one mile, was well back last time out in February but on prior form cannot be overlooked. 7 Zanesville to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 6 on Thursday at Keeneland is a 1 mile and 3/16 allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $83,000 and field of 6. 3 Gamblin Train has four victories at 1 mile, wise fifth when last out earlier in April plays a prominent role today. 5 How Ironic has victories at both five furlongs and one mile, was eighth when last seen in March but faces an easier assignment today. 6 Valletta has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in March, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Valletta to win, Exacta 6-5

Race 7 at Keeneland on Thursday is a 6 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $79,000 and field of 14. 2 Stand By You is half-sister to Medal Of Fact, was third while debuting earlier in April and finishes amongst the leaders today. 4 GoodNight Olive is a half-sister to Smile More, was second while debuting last month and has one of the best in the business on board. 10 Poetic Honor is a half-sister to Order And Law, debuts today from this venue, workouts have been very strong of late and must be given into consideration. 4 GoodNight Olive to win, Exacta 4-2

Race 8 at Keeneland on Thursday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $87,000 and field of 9. 1 Stunning Sky has three victories at one mile, was second when last out in February but drops from stakes company today and is hard to deny. 4 Daddy Is A Legend has four victories in races of up to one mile, was fifth when last seen at a stakes event in September and cannot be overlooked to today. 5 Summer In Saratoga has five victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in March and on recent form merits serious consideration. 1 Stunning Sky to win, Exacta 1-5

The 9th and final race at Keeneland on Thursday is a 7 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 10. 3 Village Queen has placed in two of 6 starts, was fourth when last out in March but cannot be overlooked today. 6 Coal Shaft has placed in one of three outings, was far back when last seen in February but on previous form and with one of the best in the business on board is difficult to deny today. 7 Pettigo Girl has placed in two of three starts, was third last time out in March and plays a role at the wire today. 6 Coal Shaft to win, Exacta 6-7