🏇Keeneland / Sat., Apr. 12, 2025
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Happy Saturday & National Grilled Cheese Day! 🧀
It's a happy day because we get to talk about horses, but it's also a sad day as the Derby prep season comes to an end. While we know that not all of the horses running today will make it to the Derby, their participation in today's races may prepare them for another big stakes race or a future Triple Crown event.
Today's card features a total of 11 races, including two stakes races and the Derby prep. The main event comes in the 10th race, but we will focus on the 9th race, which is the last Derby prep.
The Stonestreet Lexington Stakes has a purse of $400,000 and will award points in the standings (20-10-6-4-2), but as noted, none of these horses will qualify for the Derby on the first weekend in May. This race will be run at 1 and 1/16 miles on the dirt course and is expected to be an exciting final leg of this month-long prep trail.
Today's weather is perfect for the ponies, with highs in the mid-50s and mostly sunny skies. The track will be fast, and the turf will be in good condition, so we can expect limited changes today and plenty of opportunities to cash some tickets.
Keeneland, located in Lexington, Kentucky, was established in 1936 and quickly became one of the most prestigious Thoroughbred racetracks in the United States. Founded with the mission to promote the sport of horse racing while preserving its traditions, Keeneland is renowned for its picturesque setting and commitment to integrity in racing and sales. It hosts two race meets each year—in April and October—and is also home to one of the world’s largest and most respected Thoroughbred auction houses. Designated a National Historic Landmark, Keeneland plays a significant role in the global horse racing industry and remains a symbol of excellence in the heart of the Bluegrass.
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Keeneland // Sat., April 12th, 2025
🏇🏾 1st Post @ 1:00 (EDT) / 10:00 (PDT)
R1: 1-4-2-3
R2: 8-6-2-3
R3: 10-7-4-6
R4: 8-5-1-3
R5: 3-13-10-8
R6: 5-4-6-3
R7: 1-11-3-5
R8: 11-2-5-8
🏇R9Ⓢ/DP: 8-2-3-6
Mr. Fink: 8-3-2-5
Mr. W: 2-6-8-9
R10Ⓢ: 5-8-9-6
R11: 7-8-4-2
🏇 = Featured Race(s)
⭑Best Bet(s)
R7: Valiant Humor (#1)
Ⓢtakes Races
🏇R9: 400K Stonestreet Lexington S. (G3)/DP
1 1/16 Miles on Dirt for 3 Yr. Old
KY Derby Prep: Pts = 20-10-6-4-2
First inaugurated in 1936 as the Lexington Handicap, the race has undergone several changes in distance and status over the decades. It was revived in 1984 under its current name and has become a key preparatory race for the Kentucky Derby, especially as it offers qualifying points. Traditionally run in mid-April, the Lexington Stakes is open to three-year-olds and is contested over 1 1/16 miles on dirt.
R10: 650K Jenny Wiley S. (G1T)
1 1/16 Miles on Turf for Fillies/Mares, 4 Yrs. Old & Up
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-TSL
/ As always, please forgive any typos and grammatical errors
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