Free Picks For Keeneland - 4/3/21

Race 1 at Keeneland on Saturday is a 1 mile in 1/8 Maiden special weight for three year olds with a purse of $79,000 and field of 5. 1 Ghazaaly has placed in each of two outings, finished second when last out in February and on recent form is the one to eat. 4 American Law has placed in each of two starts, finished second when last seen in January and looks to go one better today. 5 BennyFromTheBronx is a half-brother to Hanalei Moon, was second last time out in February and must be factored into the equation. 1 Ghazaaly to win, Exacta 1-5

Race 2 at Keeneland on Saturday is a 7-furlong starter allowance for three-year-olds with a purse of $38,000 and a field of 8. 1 Bourbon Thunder was a winner when last out in March, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a double today. 5 Perfect Cut was victorious when last seen in March, has a talented jockey on board, and must be respected by the rest. 8 Chasing Artie was a winner last time out in February, has a top-rated jockey on board, and on these terms is the leading contender. 8 Chasing Artie to win, Exacta 8-1

Race 3 on Saturday 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. 5 Shadow Matter is a half-brother to Evasive Power, was second while debuting last month and looks to go one better today. 9 Recidivist is half-brother to Pin Up Pat, finished second when last seen in March and must be taken into consideration. 10 KC Rocket is a half-brother to How’s My Hero, was third, while debuting last month and on connections merits consideration. 9 Recidivist to win, Exacta 9-5

Race 4 at Keeneland on Saturday is a 1-mile allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $81,000 in field of 13. 1 Secret Time has a victory at seven furlongs, finished well back when last out in February but faces a far easier task today. 9 Empress Eleanor was a winner when last seen in December, has a talented jockey in the saddle and looks for a double today. 11 EnjoyItWhileWeCan has a victory at one mile, finished second last time out in February, and plays a prominent role today. 9 Empress Eleanor to win, Exacta 9-11

Race 5 at Keeneland on Saturday is a 7-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $81,000 and field of 10. 7 Warrant was a winner when last out in February, workouts have been excellent since and must be given consideration. 8 Democracy is a half-brother to Into Mystic, was a winner when last seen in February, and has a top-rated jockey in the saddle. 9 Founder has a victory at six furlongs, was third last time out in November, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is hard to deny today. 9 Founder to win, Exacta 9-8

Race 6 on Saturday at Keeneland is the Appalachian Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $200,000 and field of 6. 1 Jouster has two victories at one mile, finished second when last out in March must be respected by the rest. 2 Spanish LoveAffair has three victories at one mile, was a winner when last seen in February and holds the leading credentials today. 4 Plum Ali has three victories at one mile, finished fifth last time out but faces an easier task today. 2 Spanish LoveAffair to win, Exacta 2-4

Race 7 at Keeneland on Saturday is the seven-furlong Commonwealth Stakes for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 7. 1 Flagstaff has five victories at seven furlongs was 3rd when last out in March, has a top-rated jockey in the saddle and holds the leading credentials. 2 Hidden Scroll has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen in January and has a highly talented jockey on board. 7 Hog Creek Hustle has four victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner last time out in November and merits consideration. 1 Flagstaff to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 8 on Saturday at Keeneland is the 5 1/2 furlong Shakertown Stakes for three year-olds and up with a purse of $200,000 and field of 13. 2 Imprimis has 10 victories in races of up to six furlongs, was second when last seen in February and finishes amongst the leaders today. 12 The Critical Way has seven victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in February and must be on all shortlists today. 13 Bound For Nowhere has six victories in races of up to one mile, was third last time out in July, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one to beat. 13 Bound For Nowhere to win, Exacta 13-2

Race 9 at Keeneland on Saturday is the one mile in 1/16 Central Bank Ashland Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $400,000 and field of 6. 3 SImply Ravishing has three victories at one mile, was fourth when last out in November but drops a grade today and must be respected. 5 Malathaat has three victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen in December and on these terms is hard to deny today. 6 Will’s Secret has three victories at one mile, was a winner last time out in March and plays a prominent role. 5 MalaThaat to win, Exacta 5-3

Race 10 on Saturday at Keeneland is the seven-furlong Madison Stakes for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $300,000 and field of 7. 4 Bell’s The One has seven victories in races of up to one mile, was third when last out in November and finishes amongst the leaders today. 5 Kimari has five victories in races of up to 6 furlongs, was a winner when last seen in February and looks for a double today. 6 Sconsin has three victories in races of up to seven furlongs was fourth last time out in November, but on consistency merits consideration. 4 Bell’s The One to win, Exacta 4-5

The 11th and final race at Keeneland on Saturday is the one mile and 1/8 Toyota Bluegrass Stakes for three-year-olds with a purse of $800,000 and field of 9. 3 Highly Motivated has two victories at six furlongs, was third when last out in March but on prior form must be given consideration. 4 Essential Quality has four victories in races of up to one mile, was a winner when last seen in February has not yet been defeated and holds the leading claims today. 9 KeepMeInMind has a victory at one mile, finished sixth when last out in March but cannot be overlooked today. 4 Essential Quality to win, Exacta 4-3