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Lexington Stakes 2025 Betting Picks: Odds, Best Bets & Preview

April 12, 2025 Frank Taddeo

Lexington Stakes 2025 Betting Picks: Odds, Best Bets & Insights Welcome to the 2025 horse racing season. FullTime Fantasy presents our expert betting guide for the Lexington Stakes (G3), featuring top picks, odds, and insights for the race on April […]

Lexington Stakes 2025 Betting Picks: Odds, Best Bets & Insights

Welcome to the 2025 horse racing season. FullTime Fantasy presents our expert betting guide for the Lexington Stakes (G3), featuring top picks, odds, and insights for the race on April 12 at Keeneland.

The 2025 Lexington Stakes (G3) marks the last Kentucky Derby prep race of the season, set for Saturday afternoon at Keeneland Racetrack. Nine horses will compete in this exciting showdown, vying for a piece of the $400,000 purse.

However, with just 20 qualifying points available for the winner, none of the contenders will secure enough points to qualify for the Kentucky Derby. Despite this, the race offers plenty of betting opportunities. Let’s explore the field, analyze the odds, and share our top picks.

2025 Lexington Stakes (G3) Details

  • Racetrack: Keeneland, Lexington, Kentucky
  • Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
  • Purse: $400,000
  • Distance: 1 1/16 Mile, Dirt
  • Race Number: 9
  • Post Time: 5:16 p.m. EST / 2:16 p.m. PST
  • Where to Watch: FanDuel TV

Race Entries and Odds

Here’s the full field for the 2025 Lexington Stakes, including post positions, horses, jockeys, trainers, and morning line odds:

The post position and morning line odds for the Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Grade III

Key Contenders to Watch

No. 3 Bullard (3-1): Sired by Gun Runner, this colt is chasing his third win in four outings. His victory in the Bob Hope Stakes showcased his potential, and with strong recent workouts, he’s poised to challenge the favorite, Praetor.

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Betting Insights for the Lexington Stakes

Our expert Lexington Stakes 2025 betting picks include a top selection, a longshot, and detailed exacta and trifecta strategies to help you make the most of your bets.

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2025 Blue Grass Stakes, Wood Memorial, and Santa Anita Derby: Frank Taddeo’s Expert Betting Previews

April 5, 2025 Frank Taddeo

2025 Blue Grass Stakes, Wood Memorial, and Santa Anita Derby: Frank Taddeo’s Expert Betting Previews Top Picks and Winning Wagers from a Vegas Insider Who’s Nailed 7 of the Last 13 Kentucky Derbys Get ready for a blockbuster Saturday, April […]

Get ready for a blockbuster Saturday, April 5, 2025, as three critical Kentucky Derby prep races—the Blue Grass Stakes, Wood Memorial, and Santa Anita Derby—set the stage for the Run for the Roses. Who better to guide your bets than Frank Taddeo, a longtime Vegas Insider and respected handicapper on X, who’s correctly picked 7 of the last 13 Kentucky Derby winners? Highlighted by his 2023 triumph with Mage, where he nailed the win, (115-1) exacta, and a mind-blowing (982-1) trifecta, Taddeo’s proven he’s a force in horse racing. With standout contenders like River Thames, Grande, and Journalism in the spotlight, his betting previews deliver sharp odds analysis and strategic wagers to help you cash in today. Dive into the action with a pro you can trust.

UPDATE 2:30pm EST: Due to bad weather, the Blue Grass Stakes has been moved to Tuesday, April 8th.

2025 Blue Grass Stakes (G2)

  • Racetrack: Keeneland
  • Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 (Updated)
  • Purse: $750,000
  • Distance: 1 1/8 Mile, Dirt
  • Race: 10
  • Post Time: 5:52 p.m. EST / 2:52 PST
  • TV: FanDuel TV

Blue Grass Betting Breakdown

My top play is No. 1 River Thames (5/2), who drew the rail with top jockey Irad Ortiz in the saddle. Todd Pletcher’s top entry won’t have the lead alone as he’s likely to be joined by both Owen Almighty and East Avenue up front battling for the lead.

  • TOP Exacta Part-Wheel: 1 / 3,4,6 — $1 wager: $3
  • Exacta BOX: 1-3-4-6 — $1 wager: $12
  • TOP Trifecta Part-Wheel: 1 with 3,4,6 with 3,4,6 — $1 wager: $5
  • Spread Tri: 1,3 / 1,3,4,6 / 1,3,4,6 — $0.50 wager: $6

All wagers display ticket cost. Adjust wager amounts based on your bankroll.

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2025 Wood Memorial (G2)

  • Racetrack: Aqueduct
  • Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
  • Purse: $750,000
  • Distance: 1 1/8 Mile, Dirt
  • Race: 12
  • Post Time: 6:10 p.m. EST / 3:10 PST
  • TV: FOX

Wood Memorial Betting Breakdown

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Preakness 149: 2024 Betting Breakdown

May 18, 2024 Scott Atkins

Horse race handicapping is back with today’s Preakness 149: 2024 Betting Breakdown! Guest contributor: Frank Taddeo @RespectedMoney on X / Twitter. Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan heads a strong field in the 149th Preakness Stakes After watching an upset in […]

Guest contributor: Frank Taddeo @RespectedMoney on X / Twitter.

This long-time Vegas handicapper has correctly picked 3 of the last 5 Preakness races. It’s an unheard of performance. Without further ado…

 

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan heads a strong field in the 149th Preakness Stakes

After watching an upset in the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago, horse racing fans get treated to the second leg of the Triple Crown in Saturday’s 148th running of the Preakness Stakes.

Mystik Dan, who upset the Run for the Roses field at odds of 19/1, will now take on the role of favoritism after being found at odds of 5/2 in the latest live odds. 

Catching Freedom, who finished fourth in the Kentucky Derby is the second overall betting choice at odds of 7/2, joined by Chad Brown’s Tuscan Gold at the top of the betting board at in a highly competitive field of eight entrants.

Who wins the 2024 Preakness and which long odds horse will crack the trifecta? …

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