Today’s Picks › Keeneland Picks › Fri, Oct 23
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- Surfaces
- 7 Dirt · 2 Turf · 1 All-weather
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- Feature · Race 8
- Dean Dorton Myrtlewood Stakes
- Best Bet · Race 10
- 6Al Ghadeer Tops this field on recent speed
- Value play · Race 8
- 5Angel of Kirk Overlooked at long odds last time out
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- 7Top pickLasting LegacyOrtiz J L · Gaudet Lacey
Why Lasting Legacy: Three straight races of improvement. Takes the class drop into maiden claiming company. Ran 3rd last out, beaten 11 lengths.
Value play8 Boss' Deed
Dismissed at 15-1 in his last start, but fits this field. Down in price, from $50,000 to $30,000. Proven at this kind of distance.
- 4Top pickCharlee MaeOrtiz J L · Martinez Kelli
Why Charlee Mae: Coming off the best race of the current form cycle. Comes in off a win. Has run well at 7 furlongs before.
- 7Top pickClever OneOrtiz J L · Casse Mark
Why Clever One: Brings the best recent figures into the race. Gets a softer spot after running against maiden special weight company. Pedigree via Sir Winston fits today's longer trip.
Value play5 Newhope
Dismissed at 26-1 in her last start, but fits this field. Steps down in class off a maiden claimer. By Plainsman, and bred to handle the longer trip.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Get My Good Side, Kabin Eight
- 8Top pickBreak OutSaez L · Campbell Michael B
Why Break Out: Last start was a clear jump forward for him. Finished 2nd in his last start, 6½ lengths behind the winner. Has hit the board in 5 of his last 6 starts.
- 3Top pickGallo de FuegoOrtiz I Jr · Sharp Joe
Why Gallo de Fuego: Just ran a sharply improved race. Won last time out in a claimer. Trainer Joe Sharp has a strong record with dirt runners.
Value play1 Jets Rio
Went off at 19-1 last time but rates as a real contender here. Last start was a clear jump forward for him. Finished 2nd in his last start, a head behind the winner.
- 8Top pickT V Time OutSaez L · Asmussen Steven M
Why T V Time Out: Holds a big edge on recent speed over this group. Pedigree via Jackie's Warrior fits today's sprint. Sits just off the pace, so he can work out a trip either way.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Make Us Dream, El Malecon
- 1Top pickLucky MischiefVelazquez J R · Maker Michael J
Why Lucky Mischief: Last start was a clear jump forward for him. Comes in off a win at 9-1. Proven on turf with 3 wins.
Value play5 Spun Legacy
The public let him go at 10-1 last out, and the ratings say that was a mistake. On the upswing, getting better every time out. Won last time out in a maiden claimer.
Also eligible, runs only if there are scratches: Fuzzbuster
- 7Top pickEleweneOrtiz J L · Romans Dale
Why Elewene: Last start was a clear jump forward for her. Broke through with a win in her last start. The Dale Romans barn does well with sprinters.
Value play5 Angel of Kirk
The public let her go at 9-1 last out, and the ratings say that was a mistake. Holds a small speed edge in a bunched-up field. Was only 12 lengths from winning last time.
- 5Top pickSister TroienneOrtiz I Jr · Lynch Brian A
Why Sister Troienne: Has a slight edge on speed in a tightly matched field. Finished 2nd in her last start, a neck behind the winner. Finished in the top three in 5 of 6 recent races.
Value play7 Essential Lady
Went off at 9-1 last time but rates as a real contender here. Trending the right way, with each of her last three better than the one before. Comes in off a win at 9-1.
- 6Top pickAl GhadeerSheehy D · McKeever Andrew
Why Al Ghadeer: Tops this field on recent speed. Trending the right way, with each of her last three better than the one before. Finished 2nd in her last start, 1½ lengths behind the winner.
Value play3 Cynical Humor
The public let her go at 12-1 last out, and the ratings say that was a mistake. Was only 3½ lengths from winning last time. Gets an easier spot than last time.
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On Sunday, October 11, 2026, our top picks went 1 for 3 in the races graded so far. See that card.
- Race 1: Indy Charges On won. Our pick Pike Place 2nd.
- Race 3: Wits and Wagers won. Our pick Wits and Wagers won.
- Race 5: Free Advice won. Our pick Golden Channel was unplaced.
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