Free Picks For Keeneland - 4/23/21
Race 1 at Keeneland on Friday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds and up with a purse of $60,000 and field of 10. 4 Magniloquent was well back when last out earlier in April, but cannot be overlooked on prior form and experience. 5 Napa Spirit is brother to Castlebar, had a hefty half-million dollar price tag and must be highly respected in debut. 10 Grumpa is a half-brother to Gravitas, leaves from a well-respected barn, workouts have been strong leading up to this debut and must be taken into consideration. 5 Napa Spirit to win, Exacta 5-10
Race 2 at Keeneland on Friday is a 4 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $60,000 and field of 7. 2 John’s Protege debuts today from this venue, workouts have been very good of late and has a highly talented jockey on board. 3 Headline Report is a half-brother to Little Kansas, price tag was more than a half-million dollars and on connections is the one to beat today. 7 Cachirulo was fifth last time out while debuting earlier in April, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes with the leaders today. 3 Headline Report to win, Exacta 3-7
Race 3 at Keeneland on Friday is a 5 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for three year-olds and up with a purse of $79,000 and field of 10. 6 Vassar’s Boy is half-brother to Stormy Liberal had a hefty price tag, has a talented jockey in the saddle and on connections must be considered. 7 After Five was fifth when last seen in November, faces an easier task today and on these terms is hard to deny. 10 Modesto was second last time out while debuting in July, workouts have been very strong of late and finishes amongst leaders today. 7 After Five to win, Exacta 7-10
Race 4 at Keeneland on Friday is a six-furlong starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 5. 1 Sweet Queen Bee was a winner when last out earlier in March, has won one of first three starts, and has one of the best in the business on board. 2 Sweet Spin has a victory at six furlongs, was 4th when last seen in March and finishes in the mix today. 5 Hollywood Gina was a winner last time out in February, jockey selection is a big plus and plays a prominent role today. 1 Sweet Queen Bee to win, Exacta 1-5
Race 5 on Friday at Keeneland is a 1 1/8 mile allowance for three-year-olds with a purse of $81,000 and field of 8. 5 Crew Dragon has a victory at one mile, was second when last out in March and a drop-in grade today could be the difference. 6 Donegal Bay has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last seen in March but drops down a grade today and must be respected. 8 FloriForm was a winner last time out in February, has shown improvement in each outing and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 8 FloriForm to win, Exacta 8-5
Race 6 on Friday at Keeneland is a 1 1/16 mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 6. 1 Speightful Charge has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last out in December but on prior form cannot be overlooked today. 2 Ann In The Middle was a winner when last seen in November, jockey selection is a big plus and cannot be overlooked on returning from a long layoff. 5 My Bets has a victory at one mile, was second last time out in December and has one of the best in the business on board. 5 My Bets to win, Exacta 5-1
Race 7 at Keeneland on Friday is a 1 3/16 mile allowance for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $83,000 and field of 9. 5 Ocean Atlantique has two victories at 1 mile, was fifth when last out earlier in April and on connections must be taken into consideration. 6 Kentucky Ghost has two victories at one mile, was a winner when last seen in March and looks for a double today. 7 Conviction Trade has three victories at one mile, was well back last time out in March, but faces an easier task today. 5 Kentucky Ghost to win, Exacta 6-5
Race 8 at Keeneland on Friday is a 6 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $79,000 and field of 13. 5 Sibelius was second while debuting last month, jockey selection is a big plus and finishes amongst the leaders today. 9 Buffalo Shuffle has placed in one of two outings, was second when last seen in September and must be respected coming off a long layoff. 10 Yearn For Victory is a half-brother to Dr. Hipp, has had excellent workouts leading up to debut and jockey selection is a big plus. 10 Yearn For Victory to win, Exacta 10-5
Race 9 at Keeneland on Friday is the 1 ½ mile Bewitch Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $150,000 and field of 12. 4 Dominga has three victories at one mile, was second when last out in March and a duplicate performance could be enough today. 7 Dalika has six victories in races of up to 1 mile, was well back when last seen in March but against this class plays a prominent role today. 8 War Like Goddess has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in March and merits the respect of the rest. 7 Dalika to win, Exacta 7-8
The 10th and final race on Friday at Keeneland is a 7 furlong Maiden claiming for three year olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 7. 2 American Union debuts from this venue today, has a hefty price tag as a yearling and jockey selection is a big plus. 5 Title Shot was well back when last seen while debuting in March, jockey selection is a big plus and an additional furlong could be a big help today. 6 TallaJ debuts today at this venue from a highly successful barn, has a talented jockey in the saddle and on these terms is hard to deny. 6 TallaJ to win, Exacta 6-5
