Keeneland Picks: Bewitch Stakes Analysis (4/24/2026)
Written by: Chris Adams
Published: Fri Apr 24, 2026, 7:00 am ET
Read Time: 7 minutes
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The racing action from Keeneland on Friday features the Bewitch Stakes Presented by Keeneland Sales. @HandicappingT3 has all the Keeneland picks for the entire card!
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Keeneland Full Card Analysis
Keeneland Picks: Bewitch Stakes Analysis (4/24/2026)
Keeneland Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $48k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 BACKSIDE (9-5): Prime Win Player. Races competitive with the top contenders. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #4 QUALITY SPIRITS (7-5): Contender. Well bred for this race. Speed figures match this group well.
- #7 ADMIRAL HALL (4-1): Underneath. Previous success in similar race types. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #2 PUNKIN BOY (20-1): Underneath. Trainer's horses have been running. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 7 – 2
The Plays
Win: #3 at 2-1
Exacta: 3/ 4,7
Keeneland Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:32 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $90k; 5 1/2 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #8 EXTRAVAGANZOO (7-2): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Gaffalione puts this one in with a chance.
- #5 SHINING MOMENT (7-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #4 FRONTLINE FURY (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Machado and Colebrook team up on this one.
- #9 JOKER'S CHIC (9-2): Fringe Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. Corrales and Ward team up on this one.
Selections: 8 – 5 – 4 – 9
The Plays
Win: #8 at 4-1
Exacta: 8/ 5,4
Keeneland Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 2:04 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $48k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 SENORA D'ORO (6-1): Top pick. Favorable class relief in this spot. Strong early pace figs.
- #2 SPEED SKATER (6-5): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #9 DREAMWIFEDREAMLIFE (20-1): Fringe Contender. Should find today's group a bit softer than the last race. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #4 RATHER LATE (30-1): Underneath. May be getting a weaker field than last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 2 – 9 – 4
The Plays
Win: #7 at 5-1
Exacta: 7/ 2,9
Keeneland Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:36 PM ET; Claiming $58k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #1 EPIC SUMMER (9-5): Best bet of the card. Proven competitor at this configuration. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #4 SOMETIME (6-1): Fringe Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #3 NINE BALL (9-2): Fringe Contender. Has experience at this level. May be able find the right setup.
- #2 DAMASCUS STEEL (5-2): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Top connections on the circuit with Ortiz and Cox.
Selections: 1 – 4 – 3 – 2
The Plays
Win: #1 at 1-1
Exacta: 1/ 2,3
Pick 3 (race 4-6): #1 with #5,7 with #1,3,2
Keeneland Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 3:08 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $77k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #5 MAINSTREAM (6-5): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #7 CITY OF LIFE (10-1): Major Player. Well bred for this race. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #1 INORDINARY (4-1): Fringe Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
- #3 DIXIE DEVIL (6-1): Underneath. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Trainer's horses have been running.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 3
The Plays
Win: #5 at 6-5
Exacta: 5/ 7,1
Keeneland Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:40 PM ET; Allowance $120k; About 7 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 SASSY PRINCESS (9-2): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #3 ABSOLUTE HONOR (7-5): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Speed figures match this group well.
- #2 TRUST FUND PHILLY (2-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types. The 89 speed rating is among the best in the field.
- #6 EXPECTO PATRONUM (12-1): Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 6
The Plays
Win: #1 at 5-1
Exacta Box: 1,3,2
Keeneland Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:12 PM ET; Starter Allowance $69k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #4 FREEZE THE FIRE (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Favorable class relief in this spot.
- #3 SWILL (5-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #9 CERVARO DELLA SALA (10-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. Previous success in similar race types.
- #2 SHOW TIME (3-1): Fringe Contender. Shouldn't be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 4 – 3 – 9 – 2
The Plays
Win: #4 at 3-1
Exacta: 4/ 3,2
Keeneland Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:44 PM ET; Bewitch Stakes Presented by Keeneland Sales $350k; 1 1/2 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
- #9 SPEED SHOPPER (5-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Looks good based on the 101 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #6 MRS. ASTOR (4-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Ortiz puts this one in with a chance.
- #3 VENENCIA (10-1): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Should sit a good trip.
- #1 WAY TO BE MARIE (8-1): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Saez and Kenneally team up on this one.
Selections: 9 – 6 – 3 – 1
The Plays
Win: #9 at 3-1
Exacta Box: 9,6,1
Keeneland Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:16 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $110k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.
- #5 MUMDOGGIE (3-1): Prime Win Player. Looks good based on the 87 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #7 NATIONAL CHARTER (4-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Top connections on the circuit with Saez and Arnold.
- #8 GUN RANGE (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 IMPRACTICAL (10-1): Fringe Contender. Bloodlines fit this race. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 8 – 6
The Plays
Win: #5 at 7-2
Exacta: 5/ 7,8,6
Keeneland Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:48 PM ET; Allowance $130k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #11 MASSARAT (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
- #6 PRETTY PICTURE (2-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Prat and Brown team up on this one.
- #10 RANDOM HARVEST (10-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup. This one's a fighter in the late stages.
- #4 AWESOMESAUCE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer's horses have been running. Could be griding down the competition late.
Selections: 11 – 6 – 10 – 4
The Plays
Win: #11 at 4-1
Exacta: 11/ 6,10
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