Keeneland Picks- Maker’s Mark Mile (4/11/2025)

The racing action from Keeneland on Friday features the Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all of your picks for the entire card!

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Full Card Analysis

Keeneland Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Starter Allowance $50k; 6 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 6 runners.

• #1 TWIRLING ROSES (4-1): Major Win Player. Has run figures that make this one a threat in this spot.

• #5 LUCKY SHOT (2-1): Win Contender. Has been a good bet to hit the board in recent starts.

• #6 BUSK (7-2): Win Contender. Always seems to be in the mix to at least hit the board.

• #2 KING OF KENTUCKY (3-1): Win Contender. Will look to wire the field.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 6 – 2

Keeneland Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 4 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 12 runners.

• #4 CHEEKWOOD (8-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Doesn’t appear to have any red flags that would lead to a subpar effort. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.

• #10 RED BERETTA (20-1): Win Contender. Looks to have a shot on debut.

• #12 LEXGO (10-1): Win Contender. Looks to be ready to run to expectations here.

• #1 SATISFIED MIND (7-2): Win Contender. Debut runner who looks to find the winner’s circle right away.

Selections: 4 – 10 – 12 – 1

Keeneland Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Claiming $51k; 1 1/8 Miles on Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #3 BUSINESS MODEL (5-2): Major Win Player. This one has the top speed figures of anyone in the group.

• #1 TIGER MOON (3-1): Win Contender. Has run the fastest race in the group.

• #8 PAPA YO (7-2): Win Contender. Is a proven board hitter at this track.

• #7 NIKOLAOU (8-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Seems to always find a way to get up for at least a piece.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 8 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Claiming $49k; 6 1/2 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 15 runners.

• #3 MUSTANG LADY (7-2): Major Win Player. Looks to have the stamina to get the job done here.

• #6 STARCOURT (20-1): Win Contender. Primed for a solid effort here.

• #1 TENNESSEEHONEYBEE (20-1): Fringe Contender. Seems to fit well with this group.

• #7 CERVARO DELLA SALA (10-1): Fringe Contender. Making the third start since returning to the races.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Allowance $120k; 1 1/16 Miles on Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #6 DROP THE HAMMER (10-1): Major Win Player. Doesn’t appear to have any red flags that would lead to a subpar effort.

• #1 RAMSEY POND (4-1): Win Contender. Primed for a solid effort here.

• #8 RARE ART (8-1): Win Contender. Can run with these based on previous figures.

• #4 HEAR THE QUEEN (7-2): Fringe Contender. Stalk and pounce type that may be able to get there.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 8 – 4

Keeneland Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $55k; 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 CHURNING BERNI (5-2): Major Win Player. Top class rating in the group.

• #3 MINK STOLE (8-1): Win Contender. Stacks up well against this field on stamina.

• #9 PRINCESS NY (10-1): Win Contender. Shouldn’t find too much trouble with the distance.

• #7 STIRRED UP (7-2): Fringe Contender. Should be fresh off the layoff.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 9 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; FanDuel Limestone Stakes $300k; 5 1/2 Furlongs on Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #6 SHISOSPICY (4-1): Major Win Player. Has run figures that make this one a threat in this spot.

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

• #11 ME GOVERNOR (6-1): Win Contender. Shouldn’t find too much trouble with the distance.

• #4 ABIENTOT (9-2): Fringe Contender. May find the flow of race good enough to get up for at least a piece.

Selections: 6 – 12 – 11 – 4

Keeneland Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 7 Furlongs on Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 SNOWYTE (5-2): Strong Win Candidate. Doesn’t appear to have any red flags that would lead to a subpar effort.

• #8 ROJA (8-1): Fringe Contender. The speed figures stack up well against these.

• #5 DEFIANT LASS (12-1): Fringe Contender. Looks to be ready to run to expectations here.

• #3 SURPRISE (7-2): Vertical Exotic Type. Debut runner who looks to find the winner’s circle right away.

Selections: 9 – 8 – 5 – 3

Keeneland Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes $650k; 1 Mile on Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 CARL SPACKLER (9-5): Strong Win Candidate. Should be able to work out a tactical trip in this spot.

• #1 INTEGRATION (3-1): Fringe Contender. Will try to pick up the win in the return to the races.

• #3 TRIKARI (8-1): Fringe Contender. Should be in the first tier of runners turning for home.

• #7 SILENT HEART (8-1): Fringe Contender. Looks to get a favorable trip in today’s contest.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 3 – 7

Keeneland Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $53k; 1 1/8 Miles on Dirt; Field of 16 runners.

• #10 FREEDOM MAKER (3-1): Best Bet of the Card. Goes out second off the layoff and should have gained some fitness off the last start. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.

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

• #13 SCUBA (10-1): Best Used Underneath. Shouldn’t find too much trouble with the distance.

• #14 PASTERO (10-1): Vertical Exotic Type. Returns to the races after the debut effort.

Selections: 10 – 4 – 13 – 14

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