Keeneland Picks: Friday Doubledogdare Analysis

Keeneland ran the last Derby prep last weekend. However there is plenty more stakes action to come from the historic race course. Check out our Keeneland picks for Friday’s Doubledogdare Stakes.

Full Card Analysis

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Keeneland Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET, $49k Maiden Claiming, 7 f on dirt, 8 Entries

• #2 AVA’S STORM (4-1): Top selection. Solid early pace figures.
• #8 GREYHOUND STATION (2-1): Competitive. Well bred, Stall/Torres combination.
• #3 OH MACARENA (3-1): Consideration. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #1 BOLT ON THE ROCKS (6-1): Worth a look. Solid early pace figures.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 3 – 1

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET, $100k Maiden Special Weight, 5 1/2 f on turf, 16 Entries

• #9 BEER RUN (2-1): Top selection. Class of the field, likely part of the early pace.
• #10 DON CORLEONE (4-1): Fringe contender. Makes sense on speed figures, well bred.
• #8 BOLT ACTION (5-1): In the mix. Makes sense on speed figures, Stall/Torres combination.
• #6 GOLDENTOWN (8-1): Consideration. Late runner, good closing kick.

Selections: 9 – 10 – 8 – 6

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:04 PM ET, $45k Claiming, 6 f on dirt, 7 Entries

• #1 WUPKAR (6-5): Top selection. Running against decent company, top power rating.
• #4 ABITIBI (3-1): Consideration. Solid recent performances.
• #5 STAND BY YOU (8-1): Nice value price. Proven on these conditions.
• #2 ATLANTIC STRIKE (6-1): Fringe contender. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 5 – 2

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET, $70k Maiden Special Weight, 6 f on dirt, 15 Entries

• #8 RUN JALEN RUN (9-5): Top selection. Tactical speed, solid performances. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #12 ORIZZONTE (9-2): Worth a look. Likely for minor placings, solid early pace figures.
• #13 TALBINGO (4-1): Debutante at a respectable price. Post not great for debut.
• #1 HOLD MY BOURBON (10-1): Consideration. Price horse, makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 8 – 12 – 13 – 1

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET, $120k Allowance, 1 m on turf, 11 Entries

• #9 DUDE N COLORADO (4-1): Top selection. Top power rating.
• #1 ESCAPE ARTIST (8-1): Great value. Even runner, fair pace scenario.
• #5 JUDGE DAVIS (8-1): Potential Factor. Good stamina against fair pace.
• #2 FEBRUARY SON (12-1): Fringe contender. Makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 5 – 2

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET, $110k Allowance Optional Claiming, 6 f on dirt, 8 Entries

• #1 CALLE AMADA (7-2): Top selection. Solid early pace figures.
• #3 EMERY (4-5): Major player. Solid recent performances.
• #2 PRINCESA CELINA (5-1): Worth a look. Likely in the first flight.
• #6 RHAPSODY (8-1): Consideration. In good form, tactical speed.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 6

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:12 PM ET, $130k Allowance, 5 1/2 f on turf, 16 Entries

• #11 JUST MIGHT (9-2): Top selection. Solid recent performances.
• #4 OLYMPIC RUNNER (12-1): Price horse, likely to outrun the odds.
• #6 OUTLAW KID (7-2): Major player. In good form.
• #1 GENTLE SOUL (15-1): Price horse, could clunk up for some pieces.

Selections: 11 – 4 – 6 – 1

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 PM ET, $110k Allowance, 1 1/16 m on dirt, 10 Entries

• #3 DREAMLIKE (4-5): Top selection. Class of the field, solid performances.
• #10 CAGLIOSTRO (7-2): Fringe contender. Likely mid-pack runner.
• #5 GAME WARDEN (12-1): Consideration. Solid early pace figures.
• #9 SINGLE DOT YAHT (8-1): Consideration. Proven on these conditions.

Selections: 3 – 10 – 5 – 9

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET, $300k Baird Doubledogdare S., 1 1/16 m on dirt, 7 Entries

• #3 SCYLLA (8-5): Top selection. Mott/Castellano combination.
• #5 SADDLE UP JESSIE (6-1): Major player. Solid recent performances.
• #6 HIDDEN CONNECTION (10-1): Great price. Form is good entering the race.
• #4 LOVED (3-1): Competitive. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 6 – 4

Keeneland Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:48 PM ET, $120k Allowance, 1 m on turf, 11 Entries

• #11 NORTHERN INVADER (9-5): Top selection. Tactical speed, proven on these conditions.
• #1 BELOUNI (9-2): Competitive. Solid early pace figures.
• #10 NOISES OFF (10-1): Consideration. Likely mid-pack runner.
• #6 LOYAL COMPANY (10-1): Consideration. In good form, well-timed run.

Selections: 11 – 1 – 10 – 6

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