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SATURDAY - OCTOBER 23, 2021

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Saturday, October 23, 2021
Race 3: Keeneladpicks tweeted out a survey yesterday asking if the colder than cold Rafael Santana could get a win in any of his 8 mounts yesterday? Well, he didn't, and now he's gone 60 mounts without striking the wire first. That changes today as I am making him my "Off the Schnide" Best Bet of the Day. Trainer Fausto Gutierrez is winning at 28% this year and is 2 for 5 at the Keeneland meet. Quick Return has won twice in eight lifetime starts and now drops down to a $30K Claimer after winning a $80K Allowance last out at Belmont. Not sure why he's in such a class-drop, but if he doesn't scratch, Rafael gets his picture taken today at about 2:06pm Eastern.

THE BET: Race 3: $100 across the board on #2-QUICK RETURN

Results: Santana's slide continues. Ran 3rd. Bet $300, cashed for $105, loss of $195.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Saturday, October 23, 2021
Race 8: This 1-1/16th turf Allowance is sandwiched between the Perryville and Raven Run Stakes. Trainer Grant Forster brings Pirate's Punch to Lexington to make his first ever try on the grass in his 20-race career. He's only run twice in 2021 that were both somewhat dull efforts. Now coming off a July layoff and six nice workouts, he appears ready to go at morning-line odds of 20-1. Arggggghhh!

THE BET: Race 8: $20 across the board on #3-PIRATE'S PUNCH

Results: SCRATCHED

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Saturday, October 23, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 5: 4-5-7-10
Race 8:  5-6-11
Race 10: 3-5-6
Total: $108

Results:

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Saturday, October 23, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 1-2-3-5-7
Race 2: 3-6-12 3-6-7-11-12
Race 3: 2-4-5 2-4-5
Race 4: 1-2-3-6 1-2-3-6
Race 5: 5 5-7-10
Total: $90 $90

Results:

Race 6: 1-2-4-7
Race 7: 5-6-7-8-9 5-6-7-8-9
Race 8: 5-6-11 2-5-6-7-11
Race 9: 2-7-9-11 2-7-9-11
Race 10: 5 3-5
Total: $120 $100

Results:

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FRIDAY - OCTOBER 22, 2021

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Friday, October 22, 2021
Race 6: This kicks off the Keeneland Turf PK3 and goes 5-1/2 on the lawn. Carotari ran a Beyer-top 102 running 2nd in the Troy Stakes at Saratoga in August. Then he came back with a severe bounce in the Turf Minister Stakes at Parx finishing a troubled 6th. Put a line through that race as trainer Brian Lynch will have this son of Artie Schiller ready to roll today. He'll overcome the outside post draw with a sharp break from the opening bell.

THE BET: Race 6: $100 across the board on #11-CAROTARI

Results: WINNER! Bet $300, Cashed for $500.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Friday, October 22, 2021
Race 4: This one goes 1-1/16th on what should be a fast dirt track today. Kenny McPeek is having a resurgence of late and today he starts Sonic City after a year on the bench. Back in 2020, McPeek started this one on the grass likely because of his turf-breeding. One might think he is just trying to get a race into this colt by making the surface-switch, but the key indicator is that he is entering a route race off the long layoff which screams "ready to go". I like him at 10-1 morning-line odds.

THE BET: Race 4: $20 across the board on #3-SONIC CITY

Results: WINNER! Opened up as the favorite and finished 2nd. Bet $60, cashed for $88.

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Friday, October 22, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 6: 1-6-11-12
Race 8:   4-7-12
Race 10: 5-8-10
Total: $108

Results: Loss of $108

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Friday, October 22, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 1-2-6-8
Race 2: 3-8-5-11 3-8-5-11
Race 3: 1-3-5-6 1-3-5-6
Race 4: 1-3-4-7 1-3-4-7
Race 5: 6 1-5-6
Total: $128 $96

Results: ($128) ($96)

Race 6: 1-6-11-12
Race 7: 7-8-10 7-8-10
Race 8: 4-7-12 4-7-12
Race 9: 4-5-7-9 4-5-7-9
Race 10: 10 5-8-10
Total: $72 $54

Results: ($72) ($54)

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THURSDAY - OCTOBER 21, 2021

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Thursday, October 21, 2021
Race 5: This $100K Allowance goes 1-1/16th on the dirt which may come up a bit wet since passing showers are predicted Thursday. Heavy money is going to go towards Semble Juste and Mr. B's Best Bet Marion Francis, but I'm going for the value play in the Bill Mott-trained Lovestruck. This filly had a rough go of it last out at Belmont on the grass but now switches surfaces for the first time in her 5-race career. I predict that this will be a wise move since she was sired by Tapit who absolutely relishes the off-going. 29% winning jock Tyler Gaffalione doesn't hurt her chances either.

THE BET: Race 5: $100 across the board on #5-LOVESTRUCK

Results: Took a bad step on the turn, ran last, loss of $300

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Thursday, October 21, 2021
Race 2: This race is for maidens going 6-1/2 on the dirt. The most attention will be paid to the Amoss and Cox runners Gimme Candy and Maotai, but I am targeting the Ian Wilkes-trained Walkathon who has been tearing it up in the mornings over at Churchill. Although Wilkes doesn't have the best record with first timers, I like this Twirling Candy filly to bust out of the gate and win at morning-line odds of 8-1. Her September 25th bullet-drill out of 102 will make me run, not walk, to the window.

THE BET: Race 2: $20 across the board on #10-WALKATHON

Results: Got bet down to favoritism, ran last. Loss of $60

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Thursday, October 21, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 4: 1-4-7-8
Race 6: 7-6-8
Race 8: 1-5-8
Total: $108

Results:

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Thursday, October 21, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 3-4-5-6
Race 2: 1-2-4-6-7-10 1-2-4-6-7-10
Race 3: 1-2-3-4 1-2-3-4
Race 4: 1-4-7-8 1-4-7-8
Race 5: 5 1-4-5
Total: $192 $144
Conso: 4 of 5: $33.95 Winner!
Results: ($158.05) $716.85

Race 5: ALL(6) 4
Race 6: 2-6-7-8 2-6-7-8
Race 7: 4-5-6-7 4-5-6-7
Race 8: 1-5-8 1-5-8
Race 9: 4 1-2-4
Total: $144 $72

Results: ($144) ($72)

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WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 20, 2021

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Race 7: This 7-furlong dirt sprint features a small field of seven. Trainer George Weaver took over for Eddie Kenneally back in July on Movie Moxy. Weaver took a swing shipping up to Saratoga in a similar race at today's conditions finishing 4th after brushing the gate on the break. Today, he returns to the Blue Grass with 29% jock Tyler Gaffalione returning in the irons. This Street Sense filly gets her first win in 2021 on Wednesday.

THE BET: Race 7: $100 across the board on #2-MOVIE MOXY

Results: Ran like a three-legged MULE. Loss of $300

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Race 4: A full field of 12 hits the grass for this 5-1/2 furlong sprint. Trainer Paulo Lobo has 2 wins in 8 starts this meet and starts a shipper from overseas named Maxi Boy. This 4-year-old was last seen at Yarmouth (GB) finishing 2nd to Golden Esteem posting a nice Timeform fig of 97. That translates to roughly an 82 on the Beyer scale which is more than competitive here. Plus, he gets a weight reduction of 17 pounds and will run with Lasix for the first time. The ownership group didn't send this one stateside for shoots and giggles. He'll be primed for a top effort at 15-1 morning-line odds.

THE BET: Race 4: $20 across the board on #5-MAXI BOY

Results: Broke last and couldn't catch up. Loss of $20

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Wednesday, October 20, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 4: 3-5-7-11
Race 6: 3-4
Race 8: 1-3-11
Total: $81

Results: Loss of 81

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Wednesday, October 20, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 3-4
Race 2: 1-2-5 1-2-5
Race 3: 2-5-10 2-5-10
Race 4: 3-5-7-11 3-5-7-11
Race 5: 5-7-10 5-7-10
Total: $108 $36

Results:     ($108) ($36)

Race 4: 3-5-7-11
Race 5: 5-7-10 5-7-10
Race 6: 3-4 3-4
Race 7: 2-4 2-4
Race 8: 1-3-11 1-3-11
Total: $64 $18

Results: ($64) ($18)

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SUNDAY - OCTOBER 17, 2021

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Saturday, October 16, 2021
Race 6: This 5-1/2 furlong turf sprint is the middle leg of the 3-6-8 Keeneland Turf PK3. I am pointing to the George Weaver-trained Competitive Saint who will have to overcome an outside post-draw. This gelding finished third and fourth to known turf sprinters Gear Jockey and Matta in his last two at Saratoga. Weaver gave him some rest and now he comes in fresh and adds hot jockey Tyler Gaffalione. Blinkers are being added to get a big jump out of the gate.

THE BET: Race 6: $100 across the board on #12-COMPETITIVE SAINT

Results: WINNER! Bet $300, cashed for $700.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Sunday, October 17, 2021
Race 8: The last leg of the Turf PK3 is also a 5-1/2 furlong turf sprint. Trainer Rusty Arnold has already won with 2 of his 6 starters at Keeneland and now looks to add Navratilova to that total. She has been here training on the Keeneland grass for a month since running sixth at Kentucky Downs back in September. She turns back in distance where she broke her maiden in August of 2020 with Julien Leparoux. The Frenchman climbs back aboard today with morning-line odds of 8-1.

THE BET: Race 8: $20 across the board on #1-NAVRATILOVA

Results: Bet $60, cashed for $38, loss of $12

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Sunday, October 17, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 3: 1-5-6-11
Race 6: 8-11-12
Race 8: 1-3-10
Total: $108

Results: Loss of $108

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Sunday, October 17, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 1-2-4-5
Race 2: 1-2-6-7-8 1-2-6-7-8
Race 3: 1-5-11 1-5-11
Race 4: 3-7-9-10 3-7-9-10
Race 5: 5 5-9-10
Total: $120 $90

Results:     ($120) ($90)

Race 5: 5-9-10
Race 6: 1-6-8-11-12 1-6-8-11-12
Race 7: 2-5-11 2-5-11
Race 8: 1-2-3-10 1-2-3-10
Race 9: 7-11 7-8-11
Total: $180 $90

Results: ($180) ($90)

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SATURDAY - OCTOBER 16, 2021

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Saturday, October 16, 2021
Race 9: This one goes a mile on the main track. I landed on the Steve Asmussen-trained Ottothelegend who was last seen running last in the Santa Anita Derby back in April. This Uncle Mo colt has been back in training and appears to be back in form firing six straight bullet works. His morning-line is 8-1 but I don't see that holding knowing Asmussen's strong record off the layoff.

THE BET: Race 9: $100 across the board on #2-OTTOTHELEGEND

Results: Loss of $300

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Saturday, October 16, 2021
Race 6: This turf route for maidens goes 1-1/16th miles. I am pointing to a Joe Sharp firster named Big Woo who has a nice work pattern leading into today. Tyler Gaffalione takes the mount where the jockey/trainer combo wins at 38%. I like this Street Sense colt at morning-line odds of 10-1.

THE BET: Race 6: $20 across the board on #8- BIG WOO

Results: Loss of $60

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Saturday, October 16, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 6: 3-4-8-9
Race 8: 2-4-9
Race 10: 1-3-4
Total: $108

Results: Loss of $108

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Saturday, October 16, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 2-3-7
Race 2: 6-10-11 6-10-11
Race 3: 3-10-12 3-10-12
Race 4: 2-4-7 2-4-7
Race 5: 1-6 1-6
Total: $81 $27
  Conso: $12.30
Results:     ($68.70) ($27)

Race 6: 3-4-8-9
Race 7: 1-2-6 1-2-6
Race 8: 2-4-9 2-4-9
Race 9: 1-2-4 1-2-4
Race 10: 1-3-4-7 1-3-4-7
Total: $216 $54

Results:     ($216) ($54)

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FRIDAY - OCTOBER 15, 2021

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Friday, October 15, 2021
Race 5: With a chance of showers on Friday, the three turf races have a chance to be moved to the main track. This 5th is an Allowance $90K Sprint going 5-1/2 furlongs on the lawn and I'm targeting the Wes Ward trained Into the Sunrise. This Into Mischief gelding is coming off a 4th place finish in a Grade 2 at Kentucky Downs. Today, he cuts back a furlong and picks up the best grass rider in the business Joel Rosario. Look for a possible change in tactics as Rosario likes to come from off the pace.

THE BET: Race 5: $100 across the board on #2-INTO THE SUNRISE

Results: Loss of $300

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Fridday, October 15, 2021
Race 9: Today's Feature is the Buffalo Trace Franklin County that goes 5-1/2 on the grass. As mentioned above, the chance of showers makes this one iffy for staying on the turf. However, I am loving the rail horse, She's So Special, for trainer Wayne Catalano. This west coast shipper used to be in the hands of Peter Miller and is now been training up to this under Catalano. Note the cutback in distance and the sharp 3/105 work at CD on August 9th. This filly is ready to roll under her new trainer that is winning at 42% in turf sprints. Give me all of the 15-1 morning-line under Flavian Prat.

THE BET: Race 9: $20 across the board on #1-SHE'S SO SPECIAL

Results: Loss of $60

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Friday, October 15, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 5: 1-2-5
Race 7: 1-9-10-11
Race 9: 1-4-6
Total: $108

Results: Loss of $108

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Fridday, October 15, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 2-4-6
Race 2: 1-2-4-6-7 1-2-4-6-7
Race 3: 2-3-6 2-3-6
Race 4: 2-3-4-5-6-7 2-3-4-5-6-7
Race 5: 2 1-2-5-7
Total: $135 $180

Results:     ($135) ($180)

Race 6: 1-2-3-5-7-8
Race 7: 1-3-9-10 1-3-9-10
Race 8: 2-5-7 2-5-7
Race 9: 1-4-5-6-10 1-4-5-6-10
Race 10: 1-7 1-4-7
Total: $360 $90

Results:     ($360) ($90)

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THURSDAY - OCTOBER 14, 2021

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Thursday, October 14, 2021
Race 8: This 7-furlong Allowance on the main track has a full field of 12 going postward. Trainer Bill Mott ships Olympiad down from Saratoga where he was no match running second to newly crowned sprint-phenom Baby Yoda. After posting a spectacular 105 Beyer, Olympiad may regress. But after watching the replay, he was traveling effortlessly and didn't seemed overexerted. I think he puts forth a similar run today which will be just enough to beat this tough group. Flavian Prat only adds to the appeal.

THE BET: Race 8: $100 across the board on #6-OLYMPIAD

Results: WINNER! Bet $300, cashed for $430.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Thursday, October 14, 2021
Race 4: This maiden claimer goes 1-1/16th on the dirt and features a heavy favorite in Lemonadeatthelatch. Trainer Brendan Walsh starts a Frosted colt named Glassato after a last place finish in his July turf debut. Now with time off to correct the issue, Glassato should fire today under red-hot Tyler Gaffalione. Walsh wins at 19% off the layoff, 38% MSW to Claim, and 33% turf to dirt. I can only hope the 12-1 morning-line holds.

THE BET: Race 4: $20 across the board on #1-GLASSATO

Results: SCRATCHED

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Thursday, October 14, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 5:
Race 7:
Race 9:
Total: No TP3 on Thursday

Results:

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Thursday, October 14, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 1-3-5
Race 2: 5-7 5-7
Race 3: 1-6 1-6
Race 4: 7 7
Race 5: 3-6 3-6
Total: $12 $4
Conso 4 of 5: $17.75
Results:     $5.75 ($4)

Race 6: 2-9-10
Race 7: 3-7-12 3-7-12
Race 8: 6 6
Race 9: 1-4-5-7-11 1-4-5-7-11
Race 10: 2-4-10 2-4-10
Total: $67.50 $22.50
Conso: 4 of 5 $18.05 x 3 = $54.15
Results: ($ 13.35) ($22.50)

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WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 13, 2021

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Race 2: This Maiden Special goes 1-3/16th on the lawn and features a full field of 12. I am targeting the Lemon Drop Kid gelding Conglomerate for Chad Brown. After two decent efforts at Saratoga at age 3, he was put on the shelf for exactly one year as he had some minor surgery along with a bunch of time to heal up. His 2021 debut was at Saratoga on September 6th where he finished a "never looking comfortable" second to Abaan. Now Chad adds blinks and stretches him out a bit further to take further advantage of that distance pedigree. He breaks his maiden today with Irad in the saddle.

THE BET: Race 2: $100 across the board on #10-CONGLOMERATE

Results: Threatened early, passed late. Loss of $300.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Race 6: This Allowance Turf Mile also features a field of 12. Trainer Chris Davis brings Naval Laughter down from Chicago where she finished 3rd in the Modesty-G3 and 5th in the Beverly D-G1. Too many will dismiss her on the modest effort in her last in addition to having jockey Sophie Doyle facing some of the best in the game along side her in the same gate. Sophie is having one of her best years winning at 18% on not the choicest of mounts. The morning-line is 10-1 but watch this closely because I'm afraid she may be the live longshot in other people's eyes too.

THE BET: Race 6: $20 across the board on #2-NAVAL LAUGHTER

Results: Loss of $60

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Wednesday, October 13, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 4: 1-3-6-7
Race 6: 2-3-10
Race 8: 3-9-10
Total: $108

Results: Loss of $108

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Wednesday, October 13, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 3-4-6
Race 2: 10 10
Race 3: 2-4 2-4
Race 4: 1-3-6-7 1-3-6-7
Race 5: 2-6 2-6
Total: $24 $8

Results:     ($24) ($8)

Race 4: 1-3-6-7
Race 5: 2-6 2-6
Race 6: 2-3-10 2-3-10
Race 7: 2-5 2-5
Race 8: 2-3-6-8-9-10 2-3-6-8-9-10
Total: $144 $36

Results:     ($144) ($36)

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SUNDAY - OCTOBER 10, 2021

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Sunday, October 10, 2021
Race 4: My sights are set on the Brad Cox trained Full Focus who makes 2nd outing today going 1-1/16th miles on the main track. I'm putting a line through her debut effort where she ran a distant 7th as the beaten favorite. Cox exceeds 30% winners in their second start and the same going sprint to route. Pilot Luis Saez only adds to the appeal.

THE BET: Race 4: $100 across the board on #1-FULL FOCUS

Results: WINNER! Bet $300, cashed for $484.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Sunday, October 10, 2021
Race 6: The first leg of the Keeneland Turf PK3 goes 1-1/8th. Little known trainer Emmet Jolley brought Tammany up from Gulfstream Park with a pit stop at Kentucky Downs where she was a well-beaten 10th. This finish will bend the odds in my favor as bettors tend to take a "what have you done for me lately" approach. I like her back at morning-line of 10-1.

THE BET: Race 6: $20 across the board on #4-TAMMANY

Results: SCRATCHED

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Sunday, October 10, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 6: 8-10-11-12
Race 8: 2-7
Race 10: 1-2-12
Total: $72

Results: WINNER! Cashed for $135

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Sunday, October 10, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 1-4-7
Race 2: 3-7-12 3-7-12
Race 3: 2-6-8 2-6-8
Race 4: 1-3-6 1-3-6
Race 5: 1-4-6 1-4-6
Total: $121.50 $40.50

Results:     ($121.50) ($40.50)

Race 6: 8-10-11-12
Race 7: 3-6-7 3-6-7
Race 8: 2-7 2-7
Race 9: 1-4-5 1-4-5
Race 10: 1-2-12 1-2-12
Total: $108 $27
Conso: $5.20
Results: ($102.80) ($27)

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SATURDAY - OCTOBER 9, 2021

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Saturday, October 9, 2021
Race 7: The Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes goes 6 furlongs on the main track. This tight field of six features Bell's the One who is still one of the best sprinting mares in the country. Trainer Neil Pessin is still reeling from her second place finish last out to Sconsin at Churchill. There are no Sconsins here today so I expect that nothing less than crossing the wire first is unsatisfactory.

THE BET: Race 7: $100 across the board on #6-BELL'S THE ONE.

Results: WINNER! Bet $300, cashed for $455.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Saturday, October 9, 2021
Race 8: The First Lady goes a mile on the lawn and I am pointing to Hendy Woods who's light bulb came on at Kentucky Downs last our where she destroyed a field of 11 good fillies at 2-1 odds. Today, the morning-line is a nice 10-1 which I hope holds come post time.

THE BET: Race 8: $20 across the board on #5-HENDY WOODS

Results: Loss of $60.

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Saturday, October 9, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 6: 2-4-6
Race 8: 3-5-7-9
Race 10: 4-5-6
Total: $108

Results: Loss of $108

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Saturday, October 9, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 2-5-8
Race 2: 3-5 3-5
Race 3: 3-8-11 3-8-11
Race 4: 1-5-7 1-5-7
Race 5: 3-4-6 3-4-6
Total: $81 $27

Results:     ($81) ($27)

Race 6: 2-4-6
Race 7: 4-6 4-6
Race 8: 3-5-7-9 3-5-7-9
Race 9: 1-5-13 1-5-13
Race 10: 4-5-6 4-5-6
Total: $108 $36

Results: ($108) ($36)

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FRIDAY - OCTOBER 8, 2021- OPENING DAY

Mr. K's Play of the Day for Friday, October 8, 2021
Race 8: The Phoenix Stakes has been around since 1831 and was named for a prominent hotel in Lexington. With my history lesson over, Friday's edition features a field of seven going 6-furlongs on the main track. Special Reserve is coming off three straight triple-digit Beyer speed figures winning 2 of those 3. Having 2 months rest, trainer Mike Maker should have this gelding primed for another top effort with Joel Rosario returning to avenge his 2nd place finish last time out to Lexitonian.

THE BET: Race 8: $100 across the board on #6-SPECIAL RESERVE

Results: Winner! Bet $300, cashed for $500.

Mr. K's Longshot of the Day for Friday, October 8, 2021
Race 7: This middle-leg of the $3 Turf Pick-3 goes 1-1/16th on the lawn and features a full field of 12. Trainer Michael McCarthy enters Crossfirehurricane who last was seen finishing last of 12 at Kentucky Downs in September going a mile-and-a-half. Today, there is a cutback in distance and he adds Lasix for the first time. Florent Geroux takes the reins which makes this son of Kitten's Joy that much more attractive.

THE BET: Race 7: $20 across the board on #3-CROSSFIREHURRICANE

Results: Ran 5th. Loss of $60.

$3 Keeneland Turf Pick-3 for Friday, October 8, 2021
$3 part-wheel:
Race 2: 2-5-11-12-13
Race 7: 3-4-8-11-13
Race 10: 13
Total: $75

Results: Didn't bet this ticket because the single scratched in Race 10.

Mr. K's PK5's and PK4's for Friday, October 8, 2021
50-cent part-wheel:

Pick-5 Pick-4
Ticket #1 Ticket #1
Race 1: 2-3-5
Race 2: 2-3-4-5-6-13 2-3-4-5-6-13
Race 3: 1-2-5 1-2-5
Race 4: 1-2 1-2
Race 5: 1-6 1-4-6
Total: $36 $54

Results:    ($36) ($54)

Race 6: 2-3-6
Race 7: 3-4-8-11 3-4-8-11
Race 8: 6 5-6
Race 9: 1-2-4-6-8-10 1-2-4-6-8-10
Race 10: 1-5-6-10-12 1-5-6-10-12
Total: $180 $120

Results: ($180) ($120)