Free Picks For Keeneland - 4/7/21

Race 1 at Keeneland on Wednesday is a 4 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $60,000 and field of 8. 3 Social Mandate debuts from this venue today, has had excellent speed in morning workouts and must be given consideration. 4 KaufyMaker is a half-sister to Zanno, workouts have been impressive leading up to this debut and on connections holds the leading claims. 6 Vidal is a half-brother to Western Roller, debuts at this venue today and finishes amongst the leaders. 4 KaufyMaker to win, Exacta 4-3

Race 2 at Keeneland on Wednesday is a 1-mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $23,000 and field of 6. 2 Cancellara was a winner when last out in February, jockey selection is a big plus and must be given consideration. 4 Eastern Symphony was a winner when last seen in October, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and looks for a double today 6 Cleveland Simpson was victorious last time out in March, workouts have been excellent of late and on these terms is the one to beat today. 6 Cleveland Simpson to win, Exacta 6-4

Race 3 on Wednesday at Keeneland is a 1 mile in 1/8 Maiden special weight for three year olds with a purse of $79,000 and field of 8. 4 Big Bee is a half-sister to Team, was 3rd when last out while debuting in March and finishes in the mix today. 7 A Thing Of Beauty has not placed in either of two starts, was fourth when last seen in February but has a highly talented jockey on board and must be given consideration. 8 BallaColla is a half-sister to Breithorn, was second last time out while debuting in March has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms holds the leading claims. 8 BallaColla to win, Exacta 8-4

Race 4 on Wednesday at Keeneland is a six-furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $32,000 and field of 6. 2 MakeAJoyfulNoise has a victory at 6 furlongs, was 3rd when last out in March and finishes amongst the leaders today. 3 Madame Overserved has a victory at six furlongs, was 4th when last seen in March and on prior form merits serious respect. 6 Kaely’s Sister has a victory at six furlongs was fourth when last out in March, has a talented rider in the saddle and holds the leading claims today. 6 Kaely’s Sister to win, Exacta 6-2

Race 5 at Keeneland on Wednesday is a 1 mile and 1/8 Maiden special weight for three year olds with a purse of $79,000 and field of 9. 1 Scarabea has placed in each of two starts, was 2nd when last out in September and an increase in distance today is a big plus. 3 Third Draft has placed in two of three outings, was third when last seen in March and must be taken into consideration. 7 MunnyFor Ro has placed in two of four starts, was third last time out in February and finishes amongst the leaders today. 1 Scarabea to win, Exacta 1-3

Race 6 at Keeneland on Wednesday is a 6-furlong Starter Optional Claiming for 4 year olds and up with a purse of $29,000 and field of 7. 4 Don’t Forget has six victories in races of up to one mile was a winner when last out in March and holds the leading claims today. 5 MalPais has five victories at seven furlongs, was 3rd when last seen in March, debuts from a new stable today, and plays a prominent role at the wire. 7 Savage Nation has six victories at six furlongs, was a winner last time out in March and on these terms is the one the rest must catch. 7 Savage Nation to win, Exacta 7-4

Race 7 at Keeneland on Wednesday is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $83,000 and a field of 16. 3 Tuned has two victories at one mile, was 4th when last out in February and finishes amongst the leaders today. 8 In A Hurry has two victories at one mile, was third when last seen in February and finishes in the mix today. 11 Pocket Square has two victories at one mile, was well back last time out, but faces a much easier task today and has one of the best in the business in the saddle. 11 Pocket Square to win, Exacta 11-3

The eighth and final race at Keeneland on Wednesday is a 7-furlong starter optional claiming for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $20,000 and a field of 10. 3 Stay Home has 10 victories at one mile, was second when last out in March and finishes with the lead pack today. 4 High Five Cotton has 14 victories in races of up to one mile, was fourth when last seen in February and must be given consideration. 9 Diddley has 12 victories in races of up to one mile, was 4th last time out in March debuts from a new stable today and cannot be overlooked. 4 High Five Cotton to win, Exacta 4-3

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