Keeneland Picks- Jenny Wiley & Final Kentucky Derby Prep (4/12/2025)

The racing action from Keeneland on Saturday features the Jenny Wiley Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all of your picks for the entire card!

Full Card Analysis

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Keeneland Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $53k; About 7 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #1 WARP NINE (2-1): Major Win Player. Doesn’t appear to have any red flags that would lead to a subpar effort.

• #3 DIVER (8-1): Win Contender. Has been a good bet to hit the board in recent starts.

• #6 BATTER UP (8-1): Win Contender. Seems to fit well with this group.

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

Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 9

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Claiming $73k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #2 CAPE TRAFALGAR (5-2): Major Win Player. Should be a able to work out a tactical trip in this spot.

• #8 SHAPE NOTE (20-1): Win Contender. Has been a good bet to hit the board in recent starts.

• #7 TENEBRIS (12-1): Fringe Contender. Always seems to be in the mix to at least hit the board.

• #3 PURE PANIC (7-2): Vertical Exotic Type. Doesn’t appear to have many negative handicapping factors.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 7 – 3

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

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

• #9 THERAVADA (9-2): Strong Win Candidate. Has run figures that make this one a threat in this spot.

• #13 OAK ALLEY (4-1): Fringe Contender. Rates out in class well with these runners.

• #15 STRIVE FOR HONOR (6-1): Fringe Contender. Should be in the mix based on the combination of early and late pace numbers.

• #10 GOOD GAME (8-1): Fringe Contender. Goes out for the Brisset barn.

Selections: 9 – 13 – 15 – 10

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Claiming $78k; About 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 TUNISIAN SPRING (5-2): Strong Win Candidate. Looks to have the stamina to get the job done here.

• #11 INDY MAGIC (4-1): Fringe Contender. Today marks the third start off the layoff which can often be a key angle.

• #3 GOLDBRICK (6-1): Fringe Contender. Should be in the first tier of runners turning for home.

• #6 FROSTY INDULGENCE (15-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Shouldn’t find these waters too deep.

Selections: 8 – 11 – 3 – 6

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #9 ASSERTIVENESS (9-2): Major Win Player. Should be a able to work out a tactical trip in this spot.

• #1 FORTY N FIVE (12-1): Win Contender. Should sit just off the leaders in this spot.

• #7 MESERO (6-1): Win Contender. Romans seems to always have horses ready to run.

• #10 STATES’ RIGHTS (7-2): Win Contender. Should be fresh off the layoff.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 7 – 10

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $130k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #4 DISCREET MISCHIEF (3-1): Major Win Player. Should get a good ride from Franco.

• #5 HARRODSBURG (6-1): Win Contender. Will try to pick up the win in the return to the races.

• #6 WICO (4-1): Win Contender. Can run with these based on previous figures.

• #3 SPEAK EASY (8-5): Fringe Contender. Doesn’t appear to have many negative handicapping factors.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 6 – 3

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #1 VALIANT HUMOR (7-2): Major Win Player. Should be able to work out a good trip.

• #12 MODUS BESTIA (4-1): Win Contender. Has the class to run well against this field.

• #6 BOURBON FLIGHT (20-1): Best Used Underneath. Seems to fit well with this group.

• #7 BIG TRUZZ (6-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Debut runner who looks to find the winner’s circle right away.

Selections: 1 – 12 – 6 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #14 ANNELLE (12-1): Best Bet of the Card. Looks to get an ideal race flow in this spot. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

• #13 TABLE FLIRT (8-1): Fringe Contender. Has run the fastest race in the group.

• #3 ATOMIC CITY (10-1): Fringe Contender. Should be in the first tier of runners turning for home.

• #9 MISS LONELLE (20-1): Fringe Contender. Looks to get a favorable trip in today’s contest.

Selections: 14 – 13 – 3 – 9

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Stonestreet Lexington Stakes $400k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 GOSGER (7-2): Major Win Player. Should be a able to work out a tactical trip in this spot.

• #8 HYPNUS (6-1): Win Contender. Will be ridden by Saez.

• #3 BULLARD (9-2): Fringe Contender. May be the class of the field.

• #4 ROLANDO (6-1): Fringe Contender. Has stamina numbers that fit with these runners.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 3 – 4

Keeneland Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Jenny Wiley Stakes $650k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #8 SACRED WISH (8-1): Strong Win Candidate. Looks to get an ideal race flow in this spot.

• #9 NO SHOW SAMMY JO (15-1): Fringe Contender. Likely will have to make a move from midpack.

• #5 BE YOUR BEST (6-1): Fringe Contender. Looks to be ready to run to expectations here.

• #3 POOLSIDE WITH SLIM (20-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Late runner who will look to stay connected to the field to have a chance.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 5 – 3

Keeneland Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:20 PM ET; Starter Allowance $63k; About 7 F Dirt; Field of 14 runners.

• #2 AUTUMN RHYTHM (8-1): 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.

• #11 MELLE MEL (20-1): Fringe Contender. Today marks the third start off the layoff which can often be a key angle.

• #8 SHERBINI (3-2): Best Used Underneath. May be the class of the field.

• #13 BLACK GINGER (6-1): Vertical Exotic Type. If good enough this one should be in the right spot.

Selections: 2 – 11 – 8 – 13

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