Mr. Ed’s Keeneland Picks:
COMING TO RACE FANS LIVE … from Lexington, KY, home of historic Keeneland Race Course. Once again, quality riders and short prices prevailed on Thursday. Tyler Gaffalione and Flavien Prat (who won the final three races) each had the hat trick. The average $2 Win ticket returned $10.60. Friday’s 10-race card, featuring the marathon G3 $300K Sycamore Stakes (Race 9 at 5:16 p.m. ET/2:16 p.m. PT), offers several excellent opportunities for Mr. Ed to cash some tickets. And isn’t that what it’s all about at VSIN. Let’s take a look at Mr. Ed’s Keeneland picks.
Mr. Ed’s Keeneland Picks for Friday, October 11
Race 3 (2:04 p.m. ET/11:04 a.m. PT) — $110K ALLOWANCE for 2YO fillies going a mile on the turf
Mr. Ed’s choice is #4 LIKELY PERSPECTIVE (5-1 morning line), trained by Al Stall and ridden by Jose Ortiz. The Irish import is making her U.S. debut following an impressive score at Kempton in Great Britain. Young gal likely to repeat.
KEENELAND PICK: $10 to Win and box in $5 Exactas with 6&10. ($30)
Race 4 (2:36 p.m. ET/11:36 a.m. PT) — $63K CLAIMING for 3YOs & up going 7 furlongs
1’ll take a shot with lucky #4 WIND OF CHANGE (9-2 morning line) for solid trainer Robertino Diodoro with up-and-comer Cristian Torres in the saddle. Brazilian-bred 9YO, with 11 lifetime scores, knows what it takes to Win. Change will do Mr. Ed good.
KEENELAND PICK: $10 to Win & Place. ($20)
Race 5 (3:08 p.m. ET/12:08 p.m. PT) — $110K ALLOWANCE for 3YOs & up going 5 ½ furlongs on the turf
Mr. Ed likes #5 URBAN LEGEND (7-2 morning line), for conditioner Jose D’Angelo and ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr. Speedy sort quick enough to wire field.
KEENELAND PICK: $10 to Win and box in Exactas with 2&8. ($30)
Race 6 (3:40 p.m. ET/12:40 p.m.) — $120K ALLOWANCE CLAIMING for fillies and mares 3YO & up going 11/16-mile
Mr. Ed’s bet #1 ENCLOSURE (9-2 morning line) is ripe for a score following a dull effort in the slop at Churchill last month. Jose Ortiz rides for the first time. Inside post, no problem.
KEENELAND PICK: $10 to Win. ($10)
Race 8 (4:44 p.m. ET/1:44 p.m. PT) — $100K MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT for 2YOs going 6 furlongs
If outsider #16 KALAHARI DREAMS (4-1 morning line) draws in to field, then he’s my choice.youngster making second career start for savvy trainer Phil Bauer. I’m counting on son of Country House To get home first.
KEENELAND PICK: $10 to Win. ($10)
Race 9 (5:16 p.m. ET/2:16 p.m. PT) — G3 $300K SYCAMORE STAKES for 3YOs & up going 1 ½ mile on turf
Mark my words; this is the last time classy millionaire #7 TAWNY PORT (6-1 morning line) is getting a dime of Mr. Ed’s money. Trained by Christophe Clement and ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., it’s now or never more for son of Pioneerof the Nile.
KEENELAND PICK: $20 to Win. ($20)
TOTAL WAGERS: $120
SATURDAY AT KEENELAND: Mr. Ed looks forward to sipping Buffalo Trace bourbon in the Green Room and picking the winner of the G1 $750K QUEEN ELIZABETH CUP (Race 8 at 4:44 p.m. ET/1:44 p.m. PT). An outstanding 10-race card awaits, and he’s sharing his selections on VSiN.
