Keeneland Select

Keeneland Select Derby Prep - Bluegrass Stakes | April 8, 2025

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

The $1,250,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1), Keeneland

Race 10: (1)  River Thames was beaten a neck in the Fountain of Youth and should make amends here. (6) Chancer McPatrick should benefit from his 3-year-old debut when second in the Tampa Bay Derby and be the main threat here. (3) Burham Square disappointed in the Fountain of Youth but can rebound here. (4) Owen Almighty rarely runs a bad one and cannot be overlooked. Betting strategy: 1 to win. Exacta and trifecta box: 1-3-4-6.