Keeneland Picks- 2024 Franklin Stakes

The racing action from Keeneland on Sunday features the Franklin 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; Maiden Special Weight $79k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #3 BLUE DAZZLER (6-1): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 66 speed rating, which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #8 AIRFORCE LIGHTNING (12-1): Contender. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #1 GOOD TEMPER (5-2): Underneath. Should step forward from the first start.
• #10 FEARLESS LADY (9-2): Underneath. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 3 – 8 – 1 – 10

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Claiming $49k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #9 REFUAH (4-1): Top pick. Races competitively with the top contenders. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 GLOBAL PRIDE (3-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 HEADLINE REPORT (5-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Likely in the mix early.
• #11 LEND IT TEWMEY (7-2): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 1 – 11

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $140k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #1 TOUGH STREET (4-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #3 SPEEDY TRAVELER (5-2): Major Player. Productive recent form. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #2 SHIDABHUTI (8-5): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 ROYAL SPA (6-1): Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 4

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #12 LADY AUTHENTIC (8-1): Top pick. Should improve off the debut. Comes in with solid form.
• #5 POVERTY WITH AVIEW (15-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #1 BAYOU CANDY (30-1): Contender. Should step forward from the first start.
• #7 NECESSITY (4-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 12 – 5 – 1 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Claiming $51k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #7 GILMORE (4-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 EMBER (9-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #11 PROVEN HOPE (12-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Has experience at this level.
• #13 BURNING LEAVES (6-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 11 – 13

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #3 LUCKY COMBINATION (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race may set up for this runner. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 TEA N CONVERSATION (12-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #10 BROADWAY BOOGIE (4-1): Major Player. The 86 speed rating is among the best in the field. Potential to kick home late.
• #9 QUEEN REGENT (9-2): Contender. Recent races are solid. Could be grinding down the competition late.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 10 – 9

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $130k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 ANYWHO (2-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
• #3 PISTOL (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 MYSTIC PLEASURE (3-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 UPPER CASE (7-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 7 – 4

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Franklin Stakes $350k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #6 DONTLOOKBACKATALL (8-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #3 ROSES FOR DEBRA (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #9 ELM DRIVE (15-1): Worth a look. Should sit a good trip.
• #1 STAR OF MYSTERY (3-2): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 9 – 1

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Claiming $73k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #5 LOVE THE NEST (10-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Strong early pace figs.
• #4 CHATTALOT (3-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #7 NIGHT TIME (4-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able to find the right setup.
• #1 DURANTE (5-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 7 – 1

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