Keeneland Picks- 2024 Sycamore Stakes

The racing action from Keeneland on Friday features the Sycamore 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 $53k; About 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 BISA (6-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort.
• #4 LOVEBUG (9-2): Major Player. Likely to get forward position with stamina to be in the mix late.
• #5 CO HEART (4-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
• #1 KUKU (20-1): Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 5 – 1

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $79k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 ABBI FEDE (6-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #1 DUAL INCOME (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #8 DESPERATE PROPOSAL (7-2): Worth a look. Should step forward from the first start.
• #5 SURFIN’ M (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 8 – 5

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #6 SHE’S ALL CHARM (7-2): Best bet of the card. Solid closing kick. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #2 COTILLARD (20-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
• #3 LA MARINERA (12-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
• #4 LIKELY PERSPECTIVE (5-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 3 – 4

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Claiming $63k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 WIND OF CHANGE (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Strong early pace figs.
• #9 TRUST DADDY (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late.
• #6 COPPERMASTER (12-1): Worth a look. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 BANISHING (7-2): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 6 – 8

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #7 GLACIAL POWER (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 URBAN LEGEND (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #14 JEFE DE OBRA (10-1): Major Player. The 85 speed rating is among the best in the field.
• #16 ONE GIANT LEAP (6-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 14 – 16

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #3 INVENTING (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #4 LEXA (10-1): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #1 ENCLOSURE (9-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. May be able to find the right setup.
• #2 FANCY (1-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 2

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Allowance $110k; 1 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #9 FLIP FLOPS (12-1): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Fits well with this group.
• #10 REINING FLOWERS (5-2): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Comes home strong.
• #6 SHOTGUN WEDDING (7-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Should sit a good trip.
• #3 SWEET TREASURE (10-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 9 – 10 – 6 – 3

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 16 runners.

• #16 KALAHARI DREAMS (4-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #13 AIN’T NO DISCO (6-1): Major Player. Likely to get forward position.
• #4 PATCH ADAMS (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 T KRAFT (4-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong.

Selections: 16 – 13 – 4 – 2

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Sycamore Stakes $300k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 DATAMAN (8-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #3 HIGHWAY ROBBER (9-2): Contender. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 TAWNY PORT (6-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Previous success in similar race types.
• #10 OHANA HONOR (7-2): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 7 – 10

Keeneland Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $55k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 13 runners.

• #13 ARRASOU (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 CRUISE MISSILE (7-2): Fringe Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #3 EFFERVESCENT (8-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Could wear these ones down late.
• #10 QUIET CONFIDENCE (4-1): Fringe Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 13 – 1 – 3 – 10

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