Keeneland Picks- Giant’s Causeway Stakes (4/13/2025)

The racing action from Keeneland on Sunday features the Giant’s Causeway Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all of your picks for the entire card!

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Keeneland Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 4 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #5 TALMADGE (20-1): Major Win Player. First time starter looks to impress on debut.

• #4 MR. VAGGIO (9-2): Win Contender. Primed for a solid effort here.

• #7 BAYTOWN TRIOBLOIDI (20-1): Win Contender. Could potentially get the job done at first asking.

• #2 OHOOPEE (7-2): Fringe Contender. Doesn’t appear to have many negative handicapping factors.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 7 – 2

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $48k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #2 LEAN MUSIC MACHINE (8-5): Major Win Player. Classes up well with this field.

• #11 STORMPROOF (7-2): Win Contender. Looks to take a step forward in the second start.

• #3 SKYLER (20-1): Fringe Contender. May be the class of the field.

• #1 RAISING KANE (8-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Can’t rule out based on the speed figures.

Selections: 2 – 11 – 3 – 1

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #9 DUBLIN’S KNIGHT (9-5): Major Win Player. Looks to get an ideal race flow in this spot.

• #4 PROUDLY HAILED (8-1): Win Contender. Closing type that just might be able to get the job done.

• #10 SALAMIS (4-1): Best Used Underneath. Should be fresh off the layoff.

• #7 ESMARK (15-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Should be fresh off the layoff.

Selections: 9 – 4 – 10 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $150k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 5 runners.

• #2 TOP GUNNER (4-5): Major Win Player. Should be able to work out a good trip.

• #5 ROLL ON BIG JOE (2-1): Win Contender. Has run the fastest race in the group.

• #3 NOVA RAGS (15-1): Best Used Underneath. Always seems to be in the mix to at least hit the board.

• #4 OTTO THE CONQUEROR (9-2): Vertical Exotic Type. Should be fresh off the layoff.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 4

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $77k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #8 EL MAGNIFICO (7-2): Major Win Player. Top class rating in the group.

• #3 HOLSTER (6-1): Win Contender. Should have enough in the tank to be in the mix.

• #10 SECURED LENDER (9-2): Win Contender. Seems to fit well with this group.

• #2 VENIK (5-1): Fringe Contender. Goes out for the Kenneally barn.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 10 – 2

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #10 EXECUTIVE (3-1): Major Win Player. Goes out 2nd off the layoff and should have gained some fitness off the last start.

• #6 BIG RITZ (15-1): Win Contender. Looks to have a shot on debut.

• #2 THIRTEEN COLONIES (4-1): Fringe Contender. May just benefit from a dream race flow.

• #3 LEBOWSKI (8-1): Fringe Contender. Should be in the mix to hit the board at the wire.

Selections: 10 – 6 – 2 – 3

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $130k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 PLEASANT EMBRACE (9-2): Best Bet of the Card. Classes up well with this field. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #1 IMPEL (9-5): Fringe Contender. Should sit just off the leaders in this spot.

• #4 LOTSANDLOTSOFCANDY (3-1): Best Used Underneath. Will likely try to run away and hide.

• #5 INTO CHAMPAGNE (6-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Makes sense on class numbers.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 4 – 5

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Giant’s Causeway Stakes $350k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 TOUPIE (7-2): Major Win Player. Should be fresh off the layoff.

• #4 FUTURE IS NOW (9-5): Win Contender. Will try to pick up the win in the return to the races.

• #6 DANSE MACABRE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Seems to fit well with this group.

• #10 JUST A CARE (9-2): Fringe Contender. Has stopped the clock in times that fit with this group.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 6 – 10

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $48k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #8 BIG SALT LICK (5-1): Live Longshot Play of the Day! This one has the top speed figures of anyone in the group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #1 LIVEHAPPY (15-1): Win Contender. Has the class to run well against this field.

• #10 STORM THE STREETS (8-1): Win Contender. Will likely try to run away and hide.

• #11 BECK’S SPIRIT (10-1): Fringe Contender. Debut runner who looks to find the winner’s circle right away.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 10 – 11

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