SATURDAY: KEENELAND STAKES SELECTIONS; ALL-STAKES PICK-5

By Matt Pappis
TSV Staff Writer —-

Race 6 Grade II Woodford (Turf) Post Time Post Time: ( 3:30)/ 2:30/ 1:30/12:30

Done Deal (1): Gets the cut back in distance to 5 1/2 furlongs where he might be able to run them off their feet wire to wire at a healthy number.

Extravagant Kid (4): Should be able to sit in a good stalking position behind our top pick. He should get first run on the closers.

Will Call (10): If the race were to fall apart which isn’t out of the question this is the closer I am looking for.

Race 7 Grade II Thoroughbred Club of America F&M

Chalon (9): Has not been seen since June but has been working up a storm at Fairhill, she draws favorable with the outside post and should be able to stalk and pounce.

Vertical Oak (4): Showed in her last race that she was able to win from off the pace when she was slow at the start. I thought she was a need the lead type but she showed an added dimension.

Happy Like a Fool (6): Has been off since May but working very well for her comeback at a track where ward has a lot of success. She will never be 10/1 like the morning line says.

Race 8 Grade I First Lady F&M (Turf)

Off Limits (10): There is a lot of speed in here which should set it up well for jock Julian Leparoux to sit off the pace and run by them all in the lane.

A Raving Beauty (2): Not sure what happened in her last where she came up totally empty, however it was on a day where speed was very very kind on the turf.

Crown Walk (4): A very consistent runner who also has shown the ability to handle the soft turf, she has only missed the exact once in 7 career starts.

Race 9 Grade I Breeders Cup Futurity 2yo

Dream Maker (5): Ran very well in the Hopeful still being green but should enjoy the stretch out here.

Unionizer (4): One of few in here with experience at 2 turns which is a big edge for younger horses.

Mind Control (13): Drew a tough post but clearly is the one to beat in this race.

Race 10 Grade I Shadwell Turf Mile

Qurbaan (7): Very impressive in his state-side debut and should be able to negotiate a trip here with some speed signed on.

Almanaar (11): Turning back in distance from the Arlington Million and will be flying home into a hot pace.

Synchrony (6): Another that is going to launch from the back into a hot pace, love the addition of Corey Lanerie who knows this course better than just about anyone.

All Stakes Pick 5 Race 6-10

1,4,10 / 4,6,9 / 2,4,10/ 3,4,5,10,13 / 6,7,9,11 = $270