Free Picks For Keeneland - 4/18/21

Race 1 at Keeneland on Sunday is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $79,000 and field of 10. 2 High Fair makes debut at this venue today has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and finishes in the mix. 5 SpeightsTown Shirl was second while debuting in September, jockey selection is a big plus and must be respected by the rest. 7 Flatter Me Silly is sister to Speed Syndrome, was second while debuting last month and looks to go one better today. 7 Flatter Me Silly to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 2 on Sunday at Keeneland is a 1 mile and 1/8 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $26,000 and field of 5. 1 Beniah has a victory at 1 mile, was fifth when last out in March and jockey selection is a plus. 3 TamanRassett has a victory at 1 mile, was sixth when last seen in March but cannot be overlooked amongst this group. 4 Smiling Silas was a winner last time out in March, has a top-rated jockey on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 4 Smiling Silas to win, Exacta 4-1

Race 3 at Keeneland on Sunday is a 5 ½ furlong allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $85,000 and field of 7. 1 Karak has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was 3rd when last out in May and merits much consideration. 2 Sequin has three victories in races of up to six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in March and has a highly talented rider in the saddle. 5 DixieInCandyLand has three victories at five furlongs, was third last time out in February and merits respect from the rest. 2 Sequin to win, Exacta 2-5

Race 4 on Sunday at Keeneland is a 4 1/2 furlong Maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $60,000 and field of 12. 4 Golden Bell is a half-sister to Doc Boy, debuts from this venue today and on connections merits consideration. 7 OverBore debuts today at this venue, workouts have been very strong of late and finishes amongst leaders. 12 Baytown Frosty is a half-brother to Wilkinson, was third while debuting at this venue earlier in April, and must be respected by the rest. 12 Baytown Frosty to win, Exacta 12-4

Race 5 at Keeneland on Sunday is a 1-mile starter allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $38,000 and field of 11. 2 Tempereya was a winner last time out in March, jockey selection is a big plus and looks for a double today. 5 My Candy Girl has two victories at 1 mile, was second when last seen in December, leaves from a new stable for the first time and holds solid claims. 7 Thunder Buggy was victorious while debuting last time out in March, leaves from a new stable for the first time today and must be respected by the rest. 7 Thunder Buggy to win, Exacta 7-5

Race 6 on Sunday at Keeneland is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of 6. 1 Alfie Solomons has two victories at six furlongs, was 3rd when last out in August and has had a gelding operation since. 2 MoBeatYaBad has two victories at six furlongs, was a winner when last seen in March and merits serious consideration. 4 Amani’s Kitten has two victories at five furlongs, was second last time out and finishes amongst the leaders. 1 Alfie Solomons to win, Exacta 1-2

Race 7 on Sunday at Keeneland is a 5 1/2 furlong allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $83,000 and field 8 2 Star Of Kodiak has four victories in races of up to one mile was second when last out in March and finishes in the lead group today. 5 Verb has victories at both five and six furlongs was a winner when last seen in March and looks for a double today. 8 American Mandate has victories in both five and six furlongs, was victorious last time out in March, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 8 American Mandate to win, Exacta 8-5

Race 8 at Keeneland on Sunday is a 7 furlong Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $21,000 and field of 12. 5 Sovereign Change has placed in one of three starts, was well back when last out in March but on prior form must be taken into consideration. 6 Whiskey Plank has not placed in any of three outings, was third when last seen in March, and finishes amongst the leaders. 8 Pitaman has placed in one of five starts, was second last time out in March, puts on blinkers for just the first time, and merits much respect from the rest. 8 Pitaman to win, Exacta 8-6

The 9th and final race on Sunday at Keeneland is a 1-mile maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $79,000 and field of 10. 2 Nevisian Sunrise has placed in each of two starts, was second when last out in March, jockey selection is a big plus and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 4 Commanders Palace was fourth when last seen while debuting in March, jockey selection is a big plus and must be given consideration. 10 Sweet Workout has placed in two of five starts, was second last time out in February, and finishes amongst the leaders. 2 Nevisian Sunrise to win, Exacta 2-10