Keeneland Picks- 2024 Raven Run

Last Update: Fri Oct 18, 2024, 12:54 pm ET

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The racing action from Keeneland on Saturday features the Lexus Raven Run Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Keeneland picks for the entire card!..

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Keeneland Picks- 2024 Raven Run

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Keeneland Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $79k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

#6 WISCONSIN GAL (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
#7 MOOCHIE GIRL (8-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
#4 LOVELY WORDS (5-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
#2 KEYANA (7-2): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 4 – 2

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Claiming $57k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

#9 AWESOME ANNMARIE (3-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Shouldn't have trouble getting the distance.
#1 TELL ME WHEN (6-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
#8 ALWAYS SMILING (2-1): Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. May be able to find the right setup.
#7 RUVIES IN TIME (10-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 8 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

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

#5 HIT THAT REVIEW (3-1): Top pick. Solid closing kick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
#10 CARIBBEAN WIND (2-1): Major Player. Likely to take a step forward. Seems to be up against the right competition.
#8 JACK'S PROMISE (6-1): Major Player. May be able to find the right setup.
#16 GALANTINI (20-1): Contender. May show a better effort in the 2nd start.

Selections: 5 – 10 – 8 – 16

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $110k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

#5 GLOBAL LEGEND (7-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
#3 AUTHENTIC STRIKE (5-2): Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#7 JACK'S TIME (8-5): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. Has experience at this level.
#4 THRILLA (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 7 – 4

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $77k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

#10 ARROGANCY (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Stamina to outlast the competition.
#2 SUMMONYOURCOURAGE (10-1): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
#9 UNCLE WILLIAM (7-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Barn has been sending out runners.
#8 PANTHOR (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 2 – 9 – 8

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $120k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

#4 WICO (3-2): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
#10 FORT WARREN (8-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#1 CAPE TRAFALGAR (4-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Previous success in similar race types.
#2 SCOOT DADDY (6-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 10 – 1 – 2

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Perryville Stakes $300k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

#5 BOOK'EM DANNO (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
#10 LOCKED (7-2): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
#7 PATRIOT SPIRIT (15-1): Worth a look. Has experience at this level. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
#4 WHO DEY (8-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 10 – 7 – 4

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Allowance $130k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

#3 IRISH ACES (9-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
#6 AH JEEZ (20-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
#10 DRIPPING GOLD (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
#1 PAROS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 10 – 1

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Lexus Raven Run Stakes $350k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

#3 MY MANE SQUEEZE (4-1): Longshot play of the day. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
#5 EMERY (7-5): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Likely to get forward position.
#10 HAULIN ICE (12-1): Worth a look. May be able to find the right setup.
#1 FIBBER (10-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 10 – 1

Keeneland Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $100k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

#3 RUNNING AWAY (9-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Looks good based on the 84 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
#4 SUITEFOURFOURTHREE (20-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
#13 JEWISH MOTHER (20-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
#7 EVELYN LOUISE (6-1): Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 13 – 7

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