Keeneland horse racing analysis and picks

Expert handicapper Marcus Hersh provides analysis and projected finishers for the racing cards at Keeneland for October 21 and October 22.

For the October 22 card, the best bet is American Pearl in the seventh race, noted for strong recent workouts and fitness. Other projected finishers include Newtown Pike and Atropa. In the first race, Keen Gal is expected to perform well following a trainer change.

For the October 21 card, the top selection is Go Missy Go in the third race, highlighted by a strong gallop-out in its debut. Fair Practice and Lady Lichi are also projected to finish in the top three for that race. Other race analyses include Nickyb, Pop and Locke, and Black Jacket Crazy One in the first race.