Keeneland Picks: Baird Doubledogdare Stakes (04/17/2026)

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Keeneland Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $55k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 STARWOOD (2-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.
• #4 BUCKEYE BOMBSHELL (7-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
• #1 OLYMPIC STAR (9-2): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
• #5 HOWYOUDOSOMETHING (6-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 1 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Exacta: 3/ 4,1

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #3 STARSHIP GODIVA (3-1): Prime Win Player. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and Walden. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 SUTURA (4-1): Contender. Well bred for this race. Prat puts this one in with a chance.
• #4 SMOKIN HOT STUFF (6-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
• #2 HORSING AROUND (2-1): Fringe Contender. Fast enough on paper to compete. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 7-2

Exacta: 3/ 5,2

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $140k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #5 YES IT TIZ (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 96 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs.
• #3 SENZA PAROLE (6-5): Major Player. Speed figures match this group well. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #2 QUEEN AZTECA (7-2): Contender. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance. Could wear these ones down late.
• #6 CAT'S CAVE (9-2): Contender. Recent races are solid. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 2 – 6

The Plays

Win: #5 at 7-2

Exacta Box: 5,3,2

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $85k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 MIGHTY NORA (2-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #3 LUNAR LOOP (4-1): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Torres puts this one in with a chance.
• #9 DEBBY'S GAL (12-1): Major Player. Pedigree fits in this spot. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 NOROOMFORMISCHIEF (6-1): Contender. Recent races are solid. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 9 – 2

The Plays

Win: #1 at 5-2

Exacta: 1/ 3,2

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 INNATE (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 EXPRESSWAY (15-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #9 LONGSHOREMAN (6-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race.
• #3 MURDOCK (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 10 – 5 – 9 – 3

The Plays

Win: #10 at 4-1

Exacta: 10/ 9,3

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #2 BOLD JOURNEY (8-5): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and Mott.
• #4 LITTLE NI (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
• #1 DURANTE (8-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #3 AMERICAN MONARCH (5-2): Contender. Velazquez puts this one in with a chance.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 1 – 3

The Plays

Win: #2 at 9-5

Exacta Box: 2,4,3

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Starter Allowance $55k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 NEXT UP (6-5): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #3 DOZEN DIAMONDS (6-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #2 THATSALRIGHTMAMA (7-2): Fringe Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. May be able find the right setup.
• #5 SCRIBBLE (12-1): Underneath. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 5

The Plays

Win: #1 at 6-5

Exacta: 1/ 3,2

Pick 3 (races 7-9): #1 with #3 with #4,1

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

Best Bet of the Card

• #3 BEER RUN (5-2): Best bet of the card. Barn has been solid. Fits well with this group. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 ATLAL (9-2): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
• #6 STRATE CASH (8-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #5 MOON SNIPER (20-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. Could be ready to hit a peak performance.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 6 – 5

The Plays

Win: #3 at 1-1

Exacta: 3/ 1,6

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Baird Doubledogdare Stakes $400k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #4 GIN GIN (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 ALPINE PRINCESS (5-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Trainer is having a great meet.
• #7 PEIGNOIR (10-1): Contender. Barn has been sending out runners. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #3 EUNOMIA (9-2): Contender. Recent races are solid. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 3

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta: 4/ 1,3

Keeneland Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #3 SHE WANTS WAR (5-2): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly. Comes in with solid form.
• #5 AMANI'S MUSIC (7-2): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Good race flow for this runner.
• #7 TWIRLING CLAIRE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
• #2 FOOL'S ADVENTURE (3-1): Underneath. Debuting here, this mare is at short odds. Potential for talent. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 3-1

Exacta: 3/ 5,2

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