Keeneland Offers Three Breeders’ Cup Bids Saturday, October 7

The Breeders’ Cup prep action continues Saturday. Keeneland will host 3 of the 9 “Win and You’re In” races featured in North America Saturday.

Saturday, October 7 Full Card Analysis

Keeneland Race Track – Race 1

Post: 1:00 PM ET; $52k Claiming, 6 1/2 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #6 A LA CARTE (2-1) is our top pick, well-suited for the distance and likely to be in the first flight of runners with a chance late.
• #5 DEBATE (3-1) looks to be the class of the field and has consistently strong pace figures, making a good contender.
• #8 FAN THE FIRE (12-1) is a price horse in excellent form and capable of competing well.
• #4 CAPTAIN JACK (7-2) is a solid option to consider, making sense on speed figures.

Selections: 6 – 5 – 8 – 4

Keeneland Race Track – Race 2

Post: 1:32 PM ET; $100k Maiden Special Weight, 6 f on dirt; Entries: 15

• #10 WORKISLIFE (20-1) is our top pick, a price horse that shouldn’t have trouble with the distance and is guided by the O’Donnell barn with Saez in the irons.
• #3 KNOW WHO YOU ARE (9-2) is expected to improve and is a major player with strong speed figures.
• #7 HONKY TONK HIGHWAY (10-1) is another price horse to consider, showing solid early pace figures.
• #1 LINZER (4-1) is competitive in this spot with the pedigree and race history to be a contender.

Selections: 10 – 3 – 7 – 1

Keeneland Race Track – Race 3

Post: 2:04 PM ET; $100k Maiden Special Weight, 7 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #7 INSENSITIVE (7-2) stands out as the one to beat, boasting races good enough to win in this group and coming in strong form.
• #4 TAKE TIME TO DREAM (3-1) is a major player with a solid pedigree and guided by the Falcone barn with Velazquez aboard.
• #1 CRUSHED ICE (8-1) could be in contention with strong early pace figures in a race lacking front-running speed.
• #2 DEVIL BLUE DRESS (9-2) debuts and is a fringe contender with a solid morning line price.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 1 – 2

Keeneland Race Track – Race 4

Post: 2:36 PM ET; $120k Allowance, 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 14

• #1 WILLAKIA (7-2) gets our top selection, proven in handling these conditions.
• #6 QUALITY STAR (6-1) appears to be a major player, well-positioned for a favorable race setup.
• #13 I’M SO SORRY (4-1) should be competitive and might benefit from a hot pace.
• #2 LADY ARSINOE (12-1) is a price horse with potential.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 13 – 2

Keeneland Race Track – Race 5

Post: 3:08 PM ET; $110k Allowance Optional Claiming, 6 f on dirt; Entries: 10

• #9 HAUL (8-1) is our top pick, entering the race in excellent form.
• #4 VALENTINE CANDY (3-1) is a major player, not troubled by the distance, and expected to be part of the early pace.
• #1 NORMANDY HERO (6-1) should be competitive and might benefit from a fast pace.
• #3 ALDER (2-1) is another contender, projected to sit mid-pack and make a strong late run.

Selections: 9 – 4 – 1 – 3

Keeneland Race Track – Race 6

Post: 3:40 PM ET; $350k Woodford S. Presented by FanDuel, 5 1/2 f on turf; Entries: 12

• #8 OUR SHOT (9-2) is our top pick, showing recent solid form and ready for a strong performance.
• #1 BAD BEAT BRIAN (6-1) is a major player with the top overall power rating, likely to be in the first flight of runners with a late chance.
• #7 COPPOLA (12-1) is a price horse with good recent form and shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #11 BEER CAN MAN (4-1) should be competitive and makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 7 – 11

Keeneland Race Track – Race 7

Post: 4:12 PM ET; $350k Thoroughbred Club of America S., 6 f on dirt; Entries: 7

• #1 WICKED HALO (5-2) is our top selection, coming in strong with consistent pace figures.
• #6 YUUGIRI (2-1) is expected to be competitive, guided by Brisset and Prat, and likely to be in the first flight with a chance late.
• #2 FIRE ON TIME (8-1) should be competitive and comfortable with the distance.
• #4 STATIC FIRE (7-2) should be part of the early pace and a contender.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 2 – 4

Keeneland Race Track – Race 8

Post: 4:43 PM ET; $750k First Lady S. Presented by UK HealthCare, 1 m on turf; Entries: 8

• #3 IN ITALIAN (4-5) is our top pick, proven in handling these conditions and holding the top overall power rating.
• #1 GINA ROMANTICA (10-1) is a price horse to consider, capable of handling these conditions and in solid recent form.
• #8 EVVIE JETS (10-1) is another price horse to keep an eye on, fitting well enough for this race.
• #7 NEW YEAR’S EVE (15-1) looks to be the class of the field and enters the race in good form.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 8 – 7

Keeneland Race Track – Race 9

Post: 5:14 PM ET; $600k Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity, 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 9

• #9 LOCKED (7-5) looks best here, trained by Pletcher with Ortiz in the irons, and might benefit from a fast pace.
• #1 THE WINE STEWARD (8-1) could be in contention, holding the top overall power rating.
• #7 JUST STEEL (12-1) is a price horse to watch, fitting well in this field.
• #2 TIMBERLAKE (7-2) should be respected, likely to be near the lead and aiming to hold off the late charge.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 7 – 2

Keeneland Race Track – Race 10

Post: 5:45 PM ET; $1000k Coolmore Turf Mile S., 1 m on turf; Entries: 9

• #5 UP TO THE MARK (5-2) is our top selection, comfortable with the distance and fitting well in this race.
• #9 ANNAPOLIS (6-1) is a major player and makes sense on speed figures.
• #7 ATONE (10-1) is a price horse with tactical speed and consistent pace figures.
• #1 MASTER OF THE SEAS (2-1) is another contender, proven to handle these conditions and in solid recent form.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 7 – 1

Keeneland Race Track – Race 11

Post: 6:18 PM ET; $100k Maiden Special Weight, 6 f on dirt; Entries: 15

• #14 AGOO (4-1) is our top pick, expected to improve and capable of handling the distance.
• #1 NASH (3-1) debuts and deserves respect under the Cox and Prat combination.
• #4 RAPOPORT (9-2) debuts and seems to be running for minor placings.
• #6 KITTY HAWK (20-1) is a price horse with the potential to threaten if allowed to control the pace.

Selections: 14 – 1 – 4 – 6

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In addition, Betting News will continue to provide in depth analysis of select cards throughout the week. This week’s analysis will feature many of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races including:

Friday

• Keeneland featuring the Alcibiades, the Jessamine, and the Stoll Keenan Ogden Phoenix

Saturday

• Belmont at the Big A featuring the Champagne and the Frizette.
• Keeneland featuring the Breeders’ Futurity, the Coolmore Turf Mile, and the Thoroughbred Club of America
• Santa Anita featuring the American Pharoah, the Chandelier, and the Rodeo Drive.

Sunday

• Keeneland featuring the Bourbon Stakes and the the Spinster.

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