BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 9, Keeneland

Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.

Thursday, July 9

Keeneland, Race 6: Maiden special weight (7 furlongs, 3:51 p.m. ET)

#1 Movie Moxy (9-2 on the morning line) ran well in her debut sprinting 6 furlongs at Churchill Downs last month. She made a mid-race move into quick fractions and weakened slightly to finish third.

Considering she didn’t get off to the sharpest start and raced wide, it’s safe to say this stoutly bred 3-year-old ran a big race.

Now Movie Moxy is wheeling back on short rest for trainer Eddie Kenneally, who strikes at a 24% rate with second-time starters, well above his overall 16% strike rate. The 87 Brisnet Speed rating Movie Moxy posted on debut is tied for the highest in Thursday’s field, and jockey Tyler Gaffalione — fresh off winning the Churchill Downs spring meet title — retains the mount.

Let’s bet Movie Moxy to win and play her in the exacta, with #3 Shelby’s World (15-1) and #10 Palio Flag (5-1).

$20 to win on #1 Movie Moxy
$5 exacta: 1 with 3,10 ($10)
Total: $30

Good luck!