Keeneland Picks: Grade 2 Valley View Stakes (10/23/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Fri Oct 23, 2026, 7:00 am ET

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Keeneland picks are here for a 10-race card topped by the Grade 2 Valley View Stakes. Below you will find full Keeneland picks and analysis for every race on the October 23, 2026 program, including a best bet, a live longshot and suggested wagers for each event.

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Keeneland Full Card Analysis

Keeneland Picks: Grade 2 Valley View Stakes (10/23/2026)

Keeneland Picks: Grade 2 Valley View Stakes (10/23/2026)

Keeneland Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:00 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $30k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #8 BOSS' DEED (9-2): Major Player. Consistently runs above the level it faces. Numbers grade out better than the raw figures suggest.
  • #9 TELECASTER (6-1): Major Player. Figures fit comfortably at this level. Top connections on the circuit with Antongeorgi and Holsapple.
  • #3 TERRE HAUTE (5-1): Contender. Outruns the class par more often than not. Runs better than the bare figures indicate once class is factored in.
  • #4 ONE MORE TIME (3-1): Contender. The 88 speed rating is among the top in the group. Baffert and Gaffalione team up, and that combination wins its share.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 3 – 4

The Plays

Win: #8 at 5-2

Trifecta: 8,9 / 8,9,3,4 / 8,9,3,4

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:32 PM CT; Starter Allowance $20k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #6 PROGENY (9-2): Major Player. Speed numbers are right there with the top group. Strong connections with Cook sending out Bejarano.
  • #9 SWEET NOTE (5-1): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Recent form lines measure up to these.
  • #5 GYPSAN (12-1): Contender. Much better than the last line indicates. Has been exceeding what the level demands.
  • #8 SASSY PRINCESS (4-1): Contender. Record over this surface and trip stands out. Looks good based on the 3.5 speed rating.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 5 – 8

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-2

Trifecta: 6,9 / 6,9,5,8 / 6,9,5,8

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:04 PM CT; Maiden Claiming $50k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #11 MADDY MANIA (15-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Ran into trouble last out and deserves another look. Has the numbers to be involved late. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #14 KABIN EIGHT (8-1): Major Player. Excuse for the finish position last time. Quick enough to matter in the closing stages.
  • #7 CLEVER ONE (9-2): Contender. A 70 is plenty fast for this spot. Form lines read well against this group.
  • #1 DEVIOUS LADY (6-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Numbers are competitive with anything else entered.

Selections: 11 – 14 – 7 – 1

The Plays

Win: #11 at 7-2

Trifecta: 11,14 / 11,14,7,1 / 11,14,7,1

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:36 PM CT; Claiming $63k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

  • #3 CAN'T HUSH THIS (8-1): Major Player. Competitive in the same class recently. Has been facing this kind and holding its own.
  • #7 SKYRO (6-1): Major Player. Has handled this exact setup before. Works suggest readiness off the layoff.
  • #5 GHAZAALY (8-5): Contender. Improving with each start.
  • #2 BIG TO DO (12-1): Contender. Distance change should suit. No class question at this level.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Trifecta: 3,7 / 3,7,5,2 / 3,7,5,2

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:08 PM CT; Starter Allowance $50k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

  • #6 GHOSTWRITTEN (6-1): Major Player. Figures have climbed in three straight.
  • #9 SOUTH BEND TOM (5-1): Contender. Belongs on class and should be in the mix.
  • #8 EASY WIND (4-1): Contender. Beaten only 87 lengths last out against similar. Has been knocking on the door in similar spots.
  • #5 VITRUVIAN MAN (7-2): Contender. Course and distance record is the strongest here. Consistent enough to be a factor at this level.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 8 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 2-1

Trifecta: 6,9 / 6,9,8,5 / 6,9,8,5

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:40 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

  • #3 JUSTICO (7-2): Major Player. A well-meant first-time starter against a group that has not run to par. Nothing in here has run to the class par, which leaves the door open for a newcomer.
  • #1 TARKANIAN (6-1): Major Player. The work tab reads like a horse ready to run, not one being educated. Ward has the barn rolling and keeps Velazquez aboard.
  • #5 FAST SHOT (15-1): Contender. Has been drilling steadily into the debut. Bred to be effective on this surface right away.
  • #4 CORPSMAN JONES (20-1): Contender. Worth a look at a price on debut. Serious work pattern behind this first start.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 4

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Exacta: 3 / 1,5

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:12 PM CT; Allowance $120k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

  • #9 LAUGHNOWCRYLATER (10-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out.
  • #6 NATURAL RIGHTS (6-1): Major Player. Clearly moving forward off the last two. The Cunningham barn strikes at a healthy clip in this spot.
  • #7 BRAVE PILOT (5-1): Contender. Figures fit comfortably at this level.
  • #4 SHURE (10-1): Contender. On a steady upward trend.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 7 – 4

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-2

Trifecta: 9,6 / 9,6,7,4 / 9,6,7,4

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:44 PM CT; Dean Dorton Myrtlewood Stakes $300k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

  • #2 MISS ANNA (7-2): Major Player. Improving with each start. Best late pace figure in the field at 88.
  • #7 ELEWENE (3-1): Major Player. Consistently runs above the level it faces.
  • #6 STRESS RELIEF (4-1): Contender. The 88 speed rating is among the top in the group. Needs to bounce back from a dull effort.
  • #4 CRUISIN IN HARMONY (20-1): Contender. Never got a clean run last out.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 6 – 4

The Plays

Win: #2 at 5-2

Pick 3 (Races 8-10): #2,7,4 with #5 with #9,6,5

Trifecta: 2,7 / 2,7,6,4 / 2,7,6,4

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:16 PM CT; Grade 2 Valley View Stakes $400k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

  • #5 SISTER TROIENNE (6-5): Best Bet of the Card. Knows the surface and the trip, which counts for plenty. Ortiz takes the mount for Lynch, which is worth noting. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #1 ULTIMATE LOVE (6-1): Major Player. Competitive in the same class recently.
  • #3 DEFINE (9-2): Contender. Toss the last one out and this profile looks a lot better.
  • #10 DAKOTAH BLUE (10-1): Contender. Meaningful class relief today. May be able to take advantage of the pace.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 10

The Plays

Win: #5 at 8-5

Exacta: 5 / 1,3

Keeneland Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:48 PM CT; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

  • #9 FAST GUN (7-2): Major Player. Has done its best running under these exact conditions.
  • #6 AL GHADEER (5-2): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration.
  • #5 SESASI (9-2): Contender. Speed numbers are right there with the top group.
  • #3 CYNICAL HUMOR (6-1): Contender. Has been facing this kind and holding its own. Connections are as strong as any in the race.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 5 – 3

The Plays

Win: #9 at 5-2

Trifecta: 9,6 / 9,6,5,3 / 9,6,5,3

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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