Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date April 23, 2022 Track Keeneland Race 9 Overview A typically deep and competitive renewal of the G2 Elkhorn, which drew a strong cast of turf marathon runners. Pace It actually looks extremely contested, as several in here want to motor early, which could prove troublesome late, especially since a few of the favorites have a “need the lead” type of style. Trends n/a Best Bet BEMMA’S BOY Number 1 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #1 BEMMA’S BOY (5-1): Maker charge goes for a barn that excels in these turf marathons, drew perfectly inside, and has a tactical gear to sit off…

Play of the Day Race Date April 22, 2022 Track Keeneland Race 10 Overview A full field of MSW turf sprinters with several who have winning chances, though #7 MUSICAL DESIGN (2-1) tipped her hand with a huge debut run at GP. Pace It’s a turf sprint, so expect there to be plenty, which should play right into the hands of #7 MUSICAL DESIGN (2-1). Trends Best Bet MUSICAL DESIGN Number 7 Morning Line (2-1) Best Bet Overview #7 MUSICAL DESIGN (2-1) (turf only): Exits a troubled 2nd on debut at GP, where she ran huge with trouble, as horses just don’t come from the back turf sprinting…

Play of the Day Race Date April 21, 2022 Track Keeneland Race 8 Overview A deep and competitive N2X on the turf with several winning possibilities, though a decided lack of speed in the race could really tilt this towards #8 GLADYS (4-1). Pace There’s not a lot on paper, with the exception of #8 GLADYS (4-1), who has been in front of late and meets a group that has never taken any early initiative, and when Leparoux is able to clear early and set the pace, he’s as good as anyone. Trends N/A Best Bet GLADYS Number 8 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #8 GLADYS (4-1)…

Play of the Day Race Date April 20, 2022 Track Keeneland Race 5 Overview A relatively competitive 50k starter-allowance on the turf, though few have the firepower on paper of #2 YOUENS (7-2), who should relish the class drop from the N1X ranks. Pace There’s not a lot on paper, so expect a tight group with a sprint finish, with a clean run being imperative. Trends n/a Best Bet YOUENS Number 2 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #2 YOUENS (7-2) (turf only): FG invader just-missed in a pair of N1X runs, with figures that are better than these, so now on the drop, with Irad named and…

Play of the Day Race Date April 16, 2022 Track Keeneland Race 9 Overview A solid renewal of the G3 Lexington, with 20 Derby qualifying points on the line for the winner. Pace There’s very little on paper, and some of the favorites are deep closers—and it must be noted this 1 1/16-mile distance runs to the first finish line, which is a big disadvantage to those types. Trends It’s been tough to get a gauge on how the main track is playing, since a few of the cards have been run on off tracks to start and then converted to fast by the end of the day,…

Play of the Day Race Date April 15, 2022 Track Keeneland Race 3 Overview A deep and competitive 40k N2L with several different possibilities, though #1 TONAL IMPACT (4-1) gets a huge barn change off the claim to Matt Shirer. Pace It looks honest, if not on the fast side, as there are a few in here who want to be involved early. Trends It’s been tough to get a gauge on how the main track is playing, since a few of the cards have been run on off tracks to start and then converted to fast by the end of the day. Best Bet TONAL IMPACT Number…

Play of the Day Race Date April 14, 2022 Track Keeneland Race 6 Overview A strong N1X for 3yo fillies on turf, with several who have shown high talent, none more so than the comebacking #2 READY LADY (6-1). Pace It looks honest, if not on the fast side, as many in here want to be involved early and often. Trends N/A Best Bet READY LADY Number 2 Morning Line (6-1) Best Bet Overview #2 READY LADY (6-1) (turf only): Regally bred filly won on works last year, so you know she can fire fresh, and while she hasn’t been seen since a G1 disappointment in September, Attfield…

Play of the Day Race Date April 10, 2022 Track Keeneland Race 8 Overview A very good renewal of the G3 Beaumont with tons of talented fillies, but none have the upside of #4 GINA ROMANTICA (5-1). Pace There’s not a lot of 1s on paper, meaning there’s no real pure speed, but this also figures to be a bunched group, as several do have the tactical speed to be involved throughout. Trends N/A Best Bet GINA ROMANTICA Number 4 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #4 GINA ROMANTICA (5-1): Pricey Into Mischief filly was slow on the track but visually outstanding winning her debut at Tampa, which…

Play of the Day Race Date April 09, 2022 Track Keeneland Race 9 Overview A top-heavy renewal of the (newly minted) G1Blue Grass, as the favorites look to be the goods, and there are several longshots who are easy to toss. Pace There’s cheap speed down inside with #2 Fenwick (20-1), but regardless, #6 EMMANUEL (9-2) could be loose, or pressing that overmatched rival, which either way gets him first run on the favorites entering the far turn. Trends N/A Best Bet EMMANUEL Number 6 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #6 EMMANUEL (9-2): GP invader was asked a lot in the G2 FOY, when he tried stakes…