Keeneland Picks- 2024 Rood and Riddle Dowager Stakes

he racing action from Keeneland on Sunday features the Rood & Riddle Dowager 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 Claiming $55k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 KUKU (15-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Barn has been solid.
• #3 CRUZ CHICA (4-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #4 KIM POSSIBLE (10-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #8 CURLS NITE OUT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Could be ready to hit a peak performance. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 8

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $48k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #6 NOT SO HOLY (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 LATTA (8-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #4 AIR IT OUT (9-2): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #8 D DAY (4-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 4 – 8

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #3 SHIRLEY ANN (10-1): Longshot play of the day. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #15 TECTONIC (30-1): Major Player. Productive recent form.
• #8 CHEETAH LADY (4-1): Worth a look. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 LOVELY EMMA (7-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 3 – 15 – 8 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 MIGHTY MADISON (6-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 NAY V BELLE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #5 MUCHO MACHO GIRL (8-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #7 BOW DRAW (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 5 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Claiming $58k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #2 MIKEALICIOUS (7-2): Best bet of the card. Favorable class relief in this spot. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #5 ANDY CANT (6-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #11 HE’S A ANGEL (20-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.
• #9 GATLINBURG (6-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 11 – 9

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #12 SATIN BLUE (3-1): Top pick. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 HAY STACK (9-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #14 STEAMPUNK (12-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #7 IRINA’S CHARM (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 12 – 4 – 14 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $130k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #7 CALL ME FAST (9-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #11 RAISE CAIN (5-1): Major Player. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #9 HERO STATUS (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.
• #6 RED RUN (6-1): Contender.

Selections: 7 – 11 – 9 – 6

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Rood & Riddle Dowager Stakes $300k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #12 NEECIE MARIE (3-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #6 SURPRISINGLY (6-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
• #4 FOREVER AFTER ALL (20-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able to find the right setup.
• #9 ETERNAL HOPE (4-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 12 – 6 – 4 – 9

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $53k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #4 ALL THE LUCK (3-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Strong early pace figs.
• #9 MAN OF MISCHIEF (5-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Speed figures match this group well.
• #13 BEIJING BOSS (8-1): Major Player. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 SELL IT (9-2): Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 13 – 3

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