Free Picks For Keeneland - 7/9/20

Race 1 at Keeneland on Thursday it is a 5 ½ furlong a maiden special weight for 2-year-olds with a purse of $70,000 and field of 16. 4 Rustler has a victory at one mile, finished third in his debut last month at Churchill Downs and is expected to improve today. 5 Fauci has four victories at six furlongs, finished second in his most recent outing last month at this venue, and could go one better today. 9 Gypsy King has three victories at six furlongs, finished second in May at Churchill Downs and cannot be overlooked today. 5 Fauci to win, Exacta 5-4

Race 2 at Keeneland on Thursday is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of 11. 1 Malibu Anthem finished second in her most recent outing last month at Churchill Downs. 3 Flashing Red has placed in three of her four starts, finished third in her most recent outing, and has displayed consistency in her short racing career. 7 Jewelled Princess has placed in four of her seven starts and although race poorly the last time out will have a strong finish to collect money. 3 Flashing Red to win, Exacta 3-1

Race 3 on Thursday at Keeneland is a 6 ½ furlong claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $35,000 and field of nine. 1 Holly Blame has victories at both six and seven furlongs, has shown great reliability, and fared well with a fourth-place finish following a long layoff. 8 Hop Kat has victories at both five and six furlongs and although finished poorly last time out should bounce right back. 9 Pyron has two victories at six furlongs, finished second, and his most recent outing last month and must be respected. 1 Holly Blame to win, Exacta 1-9

Race 4 on Thursday at Keeneland is a 1 mile and 1/16 claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $25,000 and field of 12. 1 Quarterback Dak was victorious in his most recent outing in May at Churchill Downs and should have another strong race today. 4 Urbanite has a victory at one mile, finished third in his most recent outing last month, and must be given consideration today. 7 Stealth has a victory at seven furlongs, finished second in his most recent outing last month, drops in class, and must be respected. 7 Stealth to win, Exacta 7-1

The fifth race at Keeneland on Thursday is a 1-mile allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $77,000 and field of 12. 1 First Course has a victory at one mile, finished fourth in her most recent outing in May and drops in both class and distance today. 4 Osaka Girl was victorious in her most recent outing at Gulfstream in January and will be competitive even though stepping up today in class. 11 Jen Take Charge has a victory at one mile, finished second in her most recent outing last month, and is expected to have a strong race again today. 11 Jen Take Charge to win, Exacta 11-4

Race 6 on Thursday at Keeneland is a 7 furlong Maiden special weight for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 13. 4 Skinny Dip has placed twice in her four starts, has held a solid form of late and must be considered today. 8 April In Paris has placed in one of her two starts, finished third and her most recent outing last month, and must be shortlisted today. 13 Flatoya has placed in two of her five starts, finished fourth in her most recent outing last month, and cannot be dismissed. 8 April In Paris to win, Exacta 8-4

Race 7 on Thursday at Keeneland is a 1-mile allowance for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $77,000 and field of 12. 6 A K’s Song has a victory at one mile, finished fourth in her most recent outing in October of last year and deserves to be considered here. 9 Ella Brilla has a victory at one mile, finished third in her most recent outing in May at Churchill Downs, and must not be dismissed. 11 Moral Reasoning has a victory at six furlongs and although finished eighth in her most recent outing in May is the horse to beat today. 11 Moral Reasoning to win, Exacta 11-6

Race 8 at Keeneland on Thursday is a six-furlong allowance optional claiming for three-year-olds and up with a purse of $79,000 and field of 11. 8 Dos Vinos has two victories at six furlongs, was victorious in her most recent outing at Churchill Downs in May and holds leading credentials today. 9 Lead Guitar has two victories at 5 furlongs, was victorious in her most recent outing last month, and finishes in the money today. 10 Club Car has victories at both six and seven furlongs was victorious in her most recent outing and will finish with the leaders today. 8 Dos Vinos to win, Exacta 8-10

The 9th and final race on Thursday at Keeneland is a 1 mile and 1/16 Maiden special weight for 3-year-olds and up with a purse of $70,000 and field of 15. 1 Pintxos has placed in two of his five starts, finished second in his most recent outing in March and will finish in the mix today. 8 Fortuity has placed in two of his three starts and although finished fifth last month is expected to make Improvements today. 9 Exult has placed in three of his five starts, finished third in his most recent outing in July of last year at Belmont Park and has been gelded since the last time out. 9 Exult to win, Exacta 9-8