Joe’s '17 Top Pick Stats through Oct. 29 Races Wins 2nd 3rd Win% WPS% 549 157 84 70 28.6% 56.6% Sunday, November 12, 2017 Race 1 #8 Oakmont – Brendan hires Corey; not much to beat. #7 Burnt Bluff – Improved in 2nd run; another step forward? #5 Bullet Bandit – Experience counts; passes beaten foes. #2 Good Play – Must respect the team; need to see one. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 8-7-5-2-3-4 Race 2 #4 Icatiro – Grinding finish in key race at Keeneland; edge. #2 Abraham – In fine form; go to whoa threat with these. #7 Royal Squeeze – Rates with A-game; finds clear sailing. #3 Handiwork – Serious late kick; begs for hot fractions. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 4-2-7-3/6-5-1 Race 3 #2 Conquest Panthera – Better than ever; class relief helps. #5 Bondurant – Very capable, but keeps falling a little short. #1 Sir Dudley Digges – 2nd to longshot in deep field at Kee. #4 Royal Son – Lost tough photo in last; tougher task here. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 2/5-1/4-6/3

Race 4 #2 Grace At Midnight – Might trip out with triple bug astride. #9 Play the Break – Back on top of her game; trip suits her? #4 Ursula Andress – Consistent kick; wants another bend. #3 Cash Tiz Wonderful – Wired softer foes last 2; pressure? Joe’s SELECTIONS – 2-9-4-3-8/7-6-5 Race 5 #8 Charcuterie – Excuses for first two runs; price is right here. #4 Dance Rhythms – Held his own with better; one to beat. #10 Lady Warrior – Game efforts in first two runs; respect. #7 My Girl Janelle – Lesson-learning debut; good as any here. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 8-4-10-7-1/3-2-5-9/11-6 Race 6 #9 Forgotten Coast – Unlucky in last; better than he looks. #12 Shared Value – Forgive slop clunker; turf 2nd two back. #6 Storm Runner – Proven on the green; good as any here. #5 Honey Dont – Knocking on the door; looks very tough. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 9-12-6-5-3-14/1-10-11

Race 7 #7 Funny Holiday – Vulnerable favorites? #GetBuffed #5 Angelo’s Ashes – Claim fits like a glove on the class hike. #6 Zipperini – More than capable with theses; gets Corey. #4 Blue Chicory – Finds the right spot; must be considered. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 7-5-6-4/8-1-3-2 Race 8 #7 Uncle Pancho – Drops off even debut; fast pace sets table? #5 Athletic Temper – The one to beat on paper; pressured. #1 Tiz Too Much – On the improve; hand forced from rail. #8 Elsie Time – Drops in and cuts back turf to dirt; maybe. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 7-5-1/8-3-2-4-9-6-10 Race 9 #2 Pastime – Contested pace; race sets up for Corey? #6 Mongolian Shopper – Sharp as a tack; lots of pressure. #8 Gagaoveryou – Rock solid at the trip; fires a fresh shot. #5 English Dancer – Finishes fast on the cut back; enough? Joe’s SELECTIONS – 2-6-8/5-1-3-4-7-9

Race 10 #9 Guilty Streak – Runs best down the lane for Corey. #11 K L S Forty Three – Fits well on the drop; main threat. #3 Colonel Swinson – Took a step forward in last; maybe. #4 American Ride – Big trouble in last; gimmick player here. Joe’s SELECTIONS – 9-11-3/4-1-6-5-8

Race 6: #9 Forgotten Coast had a really tough trip in his last start at Keeneland. The 2-year-old son of Candy Ride (ARG) was impressive two starts ago at Churchill Downs when he was narrowly defeated in a maiden special weight. If he can run back to that effort, Forgotten Coast could be the one to beat. Suggested Play: #9 Forgotten Coast

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Work of the Day By: Brandon Stauble

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Race 2: 10/29- #7 Royal Squeeze got the last 1/4 in 23.4 moving well while under hold. For valuable information on morning workouts and race day analysis, follow Brandon on Twitter @bstaubs22.