Free Picks For Keeneland - 4/8/21

Race 1 at Keeneland on Thursday is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $28,000 and field of 6. 3 Destinique has been victorious at six furlongs and one mile was a winner when last out in January and looks for a double today. 6 Stylish Rags has a victory at 5 furlongs, finished fifth when last seen in February and has one of the best in the business on board. 7 Eagle Eye has a victory at six furlongs, was fifth last time out in November and finishes with the leaders today. 3 Destinique to win, Exacta 3-7

Race 2 on Thursday at Keeneland is a 4 ½ furlong Maiden special weight for 2 year olds with a purse of $60,000 and the field of 8. 2 Burrow Down debuts from this venue today, jockey selection is a big plus and has had excellent workouts of late. 6 ShesGotAttitude makes debut today at this venue, has been one of the fastest on the track during workouts and on these terms is hard to overlook. 7 Twilight Gleaming is a half-sister to Flight Of Thunder, has one of the best in the business onboard and a high price tag merits serious consideration. 7 Twilight Gleaming to win, Exacta 7-6

Race 3 at Keeneland on Thursday is a 1-mile claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $24,000 and field of seven. 4 FrankNJymme has victories at both six furlongs and one mile, was sixth when last out in March but faces an easier task today. 5 GrandGran has victories at both 1 mile and one mile and one furlong was a winner when last seen in March and looks for a double today. 6 Algebraic has victories at both six and seven furlongs, was well back last time out in March but cannot be overlooked today. 5 GrandGran to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 4 on Thursday at Keeneland is a 6 ½ furlong starter optional claiming for 4 year-olds and up with a purse of $20,000 and field of 8. 1 Diva Banker has six victories at six furlongs, was far back when last out in January, but debuts from a new stable today and must be respected by the rest. 3 Trickizar has eight victories in races of up to six furlongs, was 4th when last seen in March and on a drop-in class and distance merits serious consideration. 8 RadiantRithym has 14 victories in races of up to 7 furlongs, was a winner last time out and on these terms is hard to deny today. 8 RadiantRithym to win, Exacta 8-3

Race 5 at Keeneland on Thursday is a 7 furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $30,000 and field of 8. 3 The Predicament has a victory at six furlongs was well back when last out in February but a drop in both class and distance is a big help. 7 Copa was a winner when last seen in February, has been gelded since last outing, and a double is a big possibility today. 8 Rye Humor was a winner last time out in March, jockey selection is a plus and merits consideration today. 7 Copa to win, Exacta 7-8

Race 6 on Thursday at Keeneland is a 1 mile and 1/8 Maiden special weight for three-year-olds with a purse of $79,000 and field of 16. 5 Avenue has placed in one of two starts was fifth when last out in February, has a highly talented jockey in the saddle and finishes amongst leaders. 7 Alexander Valley has placed in two of three outings, was second when last seen in February, and looks to go one better today. 12 Southern District is a half-brother to Baffin Bay, was 3rd while debuting in February, has one of the best in the business on board and on these terms is the one to beat. 12 Southern District to win, Exacta 12-7

Race 7 at Keeneland on Thursday is a 1 mile and 1/8 allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds with a purse of $81,000 and field of 6. 1 Promise Keeper has a victory at 1 mile, was well back when last out in March but on prior victory cannot be overlooked. 2 Kinetic Sky has two victories at 1 mile, was third when last seen in March and has one of the best and the business on board. 6 Good Culture is a half-brother to Nurse Betty, was a winner last time out while debuting in February, and finishes amongst the leaders today. 2 Kinetic Sky to win, Exacta 2-1

Race 8 on Thursday at Keeneland is a 1 mile and 1/16 allowance for 4-year-olds and up with a purse of $83,000 and field of 12. 4 On A Spree has five victories in races of up to one mile was second when last out in March and looks to go one better today. 11 Bakers Bay has victories at both six furlongs and one mile, was a winner when last seen in November and looks for a double today. 12 Vintage Print has two victories at 1 mile, was well back last time out in a Grade 3 stakes event, had won twice previous to that and on these terms is hard to deny today. 12 Vintage Print to win, Exacta 12-11

The 9th and final race at Keeneland on Thursday is a six-furlong maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 10. 1 Cornbread Hill is a half-brother to A Man Called Boady, debuts from a well-respected stable, and has a highly talented jockey on board. 4 Perspective has placed in two of three outings, was second when last seen in February and finishes amongst the leaders. 7 No Angel is brother to Street Fancy, debuts from this venue today and on strong connections merits respect from the rest. 1 Cornbread Hill to win, Exacta 1-7

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