The Conductor’s card for Saturday at Keeneland. Four graded stakes, headlined by the Breeders’ Futurity and the Turf Mile, and three best bets on the card. Good luck passengers.
| Race | Picks | Top Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4, 2, 3, 1 | 4 Dream Machine (9/5) |
| 2 | 1, 4 | 1 Chancery (8/5) 4 Never Sleep (5/1) |
| 3 | 11 / 5, 9, 10 | 11 Tulip (3/1) |
| 4 | 3, 2, 4, 1 | 3 C K Wonder (5/2) |
| 5 Best Bet | 3 / 1, 4, 10 | 3 First Resort (8/1) |
| 6 Woodford (GII) | 10, 8, 5, 7 | 10 Doncho (7/2) |
| 7 Thoroughbred Club of America (GII) | 4, 7, 6, 1 | 4 Evanescence (4/1) |
| 8 First Lady (GI) Best Bet | 2 / 4, 3 / 10, 11 | 2 Lush Lips (8/1) |
| 9 Breeders’ Futurity (GI) | 1 / 6, 3, 2 | 1 Coach Pope (4/5) |
| 10 Turf Mile (GI) Best Bet | 1 / 7, 9 / 3 | 1 Title Role (12/1) |
| 11 | 1, 7, 10 / 8, 9 | 1 Niosa (5/1) |
Best Bets
Race 5, #3 First Resort, 8/1.
As much early speed as anyone in the field, from a barn that is 2 for 6 the last two weeks. Fired a sharp five furlong work on September 28. Lost as the favorite his last two, which is exactly why he’s 8/1 today.
Race 8, #2 Lush Lips, 8/1.
Six wins and five seconds from 13 starts, including a graded win over Classic Q at Gulfstream. Came back off the layoff at Ellis, cleared the field in the lane and got caught late. Second start back, and she won her only start over this course.
Race 10, #1 Title Role, 12/1.
Third in a Grade 1 at Saratoga last out and now cuts back to a mile. Five wins from nine starts. Walsh is 8 for 23 the last two weeks, and he breaks from the rail with tactical speed. Too big a price in this spot.
Morning line odds. Check for scratches and track condition.
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