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Churchill Downs Picks: Keertana Stakes Analysis
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The racing action from Churchill Downs on Saturday features the Keertana Stakes. Check out our Churchill Downs picks for the entire card!
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Churchill Downs Picks- Keertana Stakes
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Churchill Downs Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:45 PM ET; Starter Allowance $52k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #5 CONDIMENT GIRL (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
- #7 SUMMER OF MISCHIEF (5-2): Contender. Proven competitor at this configuration. Fits well with this group.
- #3 MAZOKU (7-2): Worth a look. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 MARKSWOMAN (8-1): Underneath. Should still have something in the tank late. Proven competitor at this configuration.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 3 – 2
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:14 PM ET; Claiming $50k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
- #1 DUAL MONARCHY (5-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
- #8 GOD OF WINE (3-1): Major Player. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #7 CASHMEUP (6-1): Contender. Proven competitor at this configuration. Races competitive with the top contenders.
- #6 STINGY (7-2): Contender. Favorable class relief in this spot. Should still have something in the tank late.
Selections: 1 – 8 – 7 – 6
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:43 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $92k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #10 CRAZY CAMI (3-1): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Top 5 rider aboard.
- #6 PENNY’S SMILE (10-1): Major Player. Fits well with this group.
- #2 MO FOR US (5-2): Contender. Looks good based on the 79 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Top trainer at the meet in Asmussen.
- #7 WOWSERS (10-1): Contender. Strong early pace figs.
Selections: 10 – 6 – 2 – 7
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:14 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #13 CLARET BERET (2-1): Best bet of the card. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Comes in with solid form. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #14 MARINA GAMBA (12-1): Fringe Contender. Stamina to outlast the competition. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
- #8 TOFFEE APPLE (15-1): Worth a look. Fits well with this group.
- #10 STEPHANIESWARRIOR (20-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have something in the tank late. Decent form of late.
Selections: 13 – 14 – 8 – 10
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Claiming $62k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 DIVINE ARMOR (9-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Looks good based on the 95 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #9 ZIPPIN GIGI (3-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 FRIAR LAURENCE (5-1): Contender. Strong early pace figs. Barn has been solid.
- #3 PAPA ROCKET (10-1): Contender. Races competitive with the top contenders. Should still have something in the tank late.
Selections: 7 – 9 – 2 – 3
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #6 GENETICS (5-2): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Gaffalione. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #2 NOT GUILTY (12-1): Major Player. Top 5 rider aboard.
- #9 HALSTYN ROSE (5-1): Contender. Could be ready for a top effort. Top 5 rider aboard.
- #8 CONQUEST DANCER (6-1): Contender. Race may setup for this runner. Proven competitor at this configuration.
Selections: 6 – 2 – 9 – 8
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:51 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $134k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 20 runners.
- #3 BOUND FOR NOWHERE (3-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
- #15 ON YOUR MARK (20-1): Contender. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #10 COUNTERSTRIKE (9-2): Contender. Decent form of late. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #20 PRO OXIDANT (3-1): Contender. Top trainer at the meet in Asmussen. Proven competitor at this configuration.
Selections: 3 – 15 – 10 – 20
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:23 PM ET; Starter Allowance $54k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #6 MOTORCADE (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
- #10 SUPREMELY (7-2): Major Player. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #9 LANDLORD (4-1): Contender. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #1 PRESSURE (10-1): Fringe Contender. Races competitive with the top contenders.
Selections: 6 – 10 – 9 – 1
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:55 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $127k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.
- #3 HARBOR SPRINGS (5-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs.
- #8 SHE CALLED (7-2): Major Player. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #10 WINAKACHING (15-1): Major Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #4 SILVER ROSE (4-1): Contender. Top 5 rider aboard. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
Selections: 3 – 8 – 10 – 4
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:27 PM ET; Keertana Stakes $250k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
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Longshot Play of the Day
- #1 HEAVENLY APPOINTED (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Fits well with this group. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Bet today’s live longshot on BetOnline.
- #5 VERGARA (5-2): Major Player. Looks good based on the 98 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
- #2 CHOP CHOP (9-5): Contender. Odds suggest this filly is ready to fire on debut. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #4 ATOMIC BLONDE (3-1): Contender. Top jock on the circuit with Gaffalione. Proven competitor at this configuration.
Selections: 1 – 5 – 2 – 4
Churchill Downs Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:58 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $120k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #7 ILLUSION (8-1): Strong early pace figs. Barn has been solid.
- #10 QUEEN CLANCY (9-2): Major Player. Looks good based on the 79 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #2 CANDY LANDY (6-1): Contender. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
- #3 A LITTLE CANELA (15-1): Contender. Should still have something in the tank late. Should be able to work out a trip.
Selections: 7 – 10 – 2 – 3
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