Keeneland Picks- 2024 Alcibiades

The racing action from Keeneland on Friday features the Darley Alcibiades Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Keeneland picks for the entire card!

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Keeneland Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Claiming $64k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 PARKWAY (5-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Could be ready for a top effort.
• #6 GATLINBURG (4-1): Major Player. Running well of late.
• #3 ASK ARTHUR (6-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. The 83 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #5 BERNIN HOT (9-5): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 5

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #3 TEST SCORE (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 91 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #8 WEST BEACH (5-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #9 HELICITY (5-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.
• #7 DON’T BACKDOWN (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 9 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; About 7 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #11 UPON A STAR (9-5): Top pick. Should improve off the debut. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 LORD I WONDER (5-1): Fringe Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #7 C’EST CHEESE (20-1): Worth a look. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #9 ISLANDER (10-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 11 – 6 – 7 – 9

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 ECLATANT (6-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #11 TIZ PURPLE (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 TAPIT FIRST (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 IT’S WITCHCRAFT (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 11 – 7 – 3

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #10 OLIVIA MARALDA (3-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Solid closing kick.
• #1 DREAMING OF MO (6-1): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Can run with these.
• #7 FOR THE BISCUIT (30-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #12 EXCELLENT QUESTION (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 10 – 1 – 7 – 12

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 MONTALCINO (9-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #9 BANNED FOR LIFE (5-2): Contender. Running well of late. Likely to get forward position.
• #1 AIR OF DEFIANCE (4-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
• #3 LINEBACKER (6-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 1 – 3

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix Stakes $350k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 NAKATOMI (7-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 FEDERAL JUDGE (3-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #5 COMEDY TOWN (4-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Should sit a good trip.
• #2 HERE MI SONG (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 2

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Jessamine Stakes Presented by Keeneland Sales $350k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #15 VIRGIN COLADA (9-2): Longshot play of the day. Solid closing kick. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #10 ITALIAN SOIREE (20-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 DESTINO D’ORO (3-1): Contender. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race. Previous success in similar race types.
• #12 CORRETO (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 15 – 10 – 6 – 12

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Darley Alcibiades Stakes $600k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 IMMERSIVE (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #7 QUIETSIDE (5-2): Contender. Likely to get forward position. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #5 THE QUEENS M G (6-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 SHERBINI (8-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 5 – 2

Keeneland Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Allowance $130k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #7 CLOUDWALKER (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
• #11 AMIDST WAVES (12-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #8 NIKI NINE DOORS (9-2): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #2 ETRURIAN (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 7 – 11 – 8 – 2

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Friday

• Keeneland picks featuring the Grade 1 Alcibiades Stakes plus two additional Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In qualifiers

Saturday

• Keeneland picks featuring the Grade 1 Coolmore Turf Stakes plus two additional Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In qualifiers
• Belmont at the Big A picks featuring two Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In qualifiers. The Grade 1 Champagne and Grade 1 Frizette Stakes.
• Santa Anita picks featuring the Grade 1 American Pharoah (Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In)

Sunday

• Keeneland picks featuring the Grade 1 Spinster Stakes (Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In qualifier)