Keeneland Picks- Elkhorn Stakes (4/19/2025)

The racing action from Keeneland on Saturday features the VisitLEX Elkhorn Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Keeneland picks for the entire card!

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Keeneland Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Claiming $58k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 ROSE RITA (9-2): Top pick. Decent form of late. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #5 ALWAYS PRACTICAL (8-1): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Potentially cycling to a top performance.

• #6 DIGITAL SALE (2-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. Should sit a good trip.

• #3 MY BOSSY LADY (3-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 6 – 3

The Plays

• Win: #7 at 2-1 or higher
• Win: #5 at 4-1 or higher

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; About 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 CRUDO (4-5): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.

• #6 HOMER’S ODYSSEY (9-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #1 NIGHT AGENT (5-2): Contender. May be able find the right setup.

• #2 DIXIE DEVIL (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 1 – 2

The Plays

• Win: #4 at 7-5 or higher
• Win: #6 at 3-1 or higher
• Exacta Box: 1,4,6

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Starter Allowance $50k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 COPPERLITE (5-2): Prime Win Player. Race sets up perfectly.

• #2 PROVEN HOPE (3-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.

• #1 EMBER (8-1): Worth a look. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Has experience at this level.

• #4 EXECUTIVE ACTION (4-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field.

Selections: 9 – 2 – 1 – 4

The Plays

• Win: #9 at 8-5 or higher
• Exacta Key: 9/2,4,5
• Trifecta Key: 9/2,4,5/1,2,4,5

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 3/16 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 GOLDEN SUNSHINE (4-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

• #6 GOOD TEMPER (3-1): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner. Speed figures match this group well.

• #7 FIXIN TO BEE (8-5): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. May be able find the right setup.

• #2 CALMATE (7-2): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 7 – 2

The Plays

• Win: #4 at 5-2 or higher
• Win: #6 at 3-1 or higher

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Claiming $58k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #7 TOP GUN ROCKET (9-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #3 ASK ARTHUR (8-1): Contender. Trainer is having a great meet. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #6 COLORADO CRUISER (9-2): Contender. Has experience at this level. Not likely to be short in the stretch.

• #8 LIAM’S JOURNEY (7-2): Contender. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 6 – 8

The Plays

• Win: #7 at 8-5 or higher
• Exacta Key: 7/3,6,8,10
• Trifecta Key: 7/3,6,8,10/3,6,8,10
• Double: 7/1,3,4,5
• Pick 3: 7/1,3,4,5/3,7

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Claiming $88k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #4 TWO EAGLES RIVER (6-1): Live Longshot. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should still have something in the tank late.

• #3 HONKY TONK HIGHWAY (7-2): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.

• #1 HOW’S UR ATTITUDE (4-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.

• #5 LUGAN KNIGHT (3-1): Major Player. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 5

The Plays

• Win: #4 at 2-1 or higher
• Win: #3 at 5-2 or higher

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Allowance $140k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #3 CLOUDWALKER (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Should still have something in the tank late. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #7 PIPSY (9-2): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Speed figures match this group well.

• #9 OEUVRE (15-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip.

• #15 RUN FOR THE HILLS (10-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 9 – 15

The Plays

• Win: #3 at 2-1 or higher
• Win: #7 at 9-2 or higher
• Exacta Box: 3,7,9

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $130k; 1 1/8 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #5 JUST A TOUCH (6-5): Top pick. Looks good based on the 102 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.

• #9 SKINNER (3-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.

• #8 GOULD’S GOLD (6-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Has experience at this level.

• #4 NATIVE LAND (15-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong.

Selections: 5 – 9 – 8 – 4

The Plays

• Win: #5 at 9-5 or higher
• Win: #9 at 4-1 or higher
• Exacta Wheel: 5,9/4,5,8,9
• Trifecta Wheel: 5,9/4,8/4,5,8,9

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; VisitLEX Elkhorn Stakes $400k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #8 OLE CRAZY BONE (30-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #12 BALNIKHOV (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Comes home strong.

• #1 REBEL RED (8-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.

• #11 IDRATHERBEBLESSED (20-1): Major Player. Ran at this level last out. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance.

Selections: 8 – 12 – 1 – 11

The Plays

• Win, Place, Show: #8

Keeneland Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Ben Ali Stakes $350k; 1 3/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #7 UNO MAS BOURBON (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #1 SAN SIRO (9-2): Major Player. Running well of late. Seems to be up against the right competition.

• #6 DUKE OF LOVE (5-2): Major Player. The 105 speed rating is among the best in the field. Should sit a good trip.

• #2 PRINCE OF POWER (15-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 2

The Plays

• Win: #7 at 2-1 or higher
• Win: #1 at 4-1 or higher

Keeneland Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:20 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #15 WARRIOR RICHARD (4-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.

• #7 ROTHSCHILD (9-2): Major Player. Good race flow for this runner.

• #14 NANTASKET BEACH (8-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Potential to kick home late.

• #4 ROCKY JOY (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 15 – 7 – 14 – 4

The Plays

• Win: #15 at 2-1 or higher
• Win: #7 at 5-2 or higher

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