Race Previews Ben Ali Stakes 2024 | Keeneland Picks April 19, 2024 Kingsbarns (Scott Serio/Eclipse Sportswire/CSM) Race Previews Ben Ali Stakes 2024 | Keeneland Picks April 19, 2024 By: Press Release email Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article Spendthrift Farm’s Kingsbarns, winner of the Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds last year, heads a field of nine entered for next Saturday’s 93rd running of the $300,000 Ben Ali (G3) for 4-year-olds and up going 1 3/16 miles on the Keeneland main track.The Ben Ali will go as the ninth race on Saturday’s program with a 5:16 p.m. ET post time. Cash Big At Keeneland With Us There’s a reason we’re the #1 trusted source for premium racing picks & info. Find Out Why Trained by two-time Ben Ali winner Todd Pletcher, Kingsbarns returned to the races March 2 after an 8½-month layoff to win a 7-furlong sprint at Gulfstream Park.Luis Saez has the mount from post 4.Pletcher also will send out Dynamic One for the partnership of Repole Stable, Phipps Stable and St. Elias Stable.Dynamic One captured the Suburban (G2) at Belmont Park in 2022, the same year he was second in the Ben Ali.Irad Ortiz Jr. has the mount from post 7.Aiming for a repeat in the Ben Ali is Lucky Seven Stable, which won the race last year with Rattle N Roll.This year, the stable will be represented by Smile Happy, a two-time Grade 2 winner.Trained by Kenny McPeek, who has won the Ben Ali three times including with Rattle N Roll, Smile Happy will be ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr. from post 3. The field for the Ben Ali at Keeneland is:PostHorseTrainerJockeyWeight1Time for TroubleJeff HilesFlavien Prat1182Surly FuriousGlenn WismerFrankie Dettori1183Smile HappyKenny McPeekBrian Hernandez Jr.1184KingsbarnsTodd PletcherLuis Saez1185Laughing BoyDavid JacobsonReY Gutierrez1186Archie the GizaRobbie MedinaJohn Velazquez1187Dynamic OneTodd PletcherIrad Ortiz Jr.1188Happy AmericanNeil PessinCorey Lanerie1189War CampaignPhil SimsTyler Gaffalione118 Join the Inner Circle Sign up for exclusive 10% discount on orders, plus be the first to access our daily free and premium horse racing picks, articles, podcasts, and more! Sign Up
Kentucky Derby 2025 Horse Profiles – How Each Horse Can Win | Blinkers Off 715 The Racing Dudes take a look at the contenders of… Read More
Keeneland Preview & FREE Pick 5 Bets | The Magic Mike Show 587 The Magic Mike Show guys preview Keeneland on Saturday &… Read More
NHL and NBA Playoff PREVIEWS | Dudes Who Bet Sports 235 Aaron and Papa Dude give their picks for the upcoming… Read More
Way Too Early Kentucky Derby 2025 Picks and Rapid-Fire Selections | Blinkers Off 714 The Racing Dudes give their early 2025 Kentucky Derby picks… Read More
Keeneland Preview & FREE Pick 5 Bets | The Magic Mike Show 586 The Magic Mike Show guys preview Keeneland on Saturday &… Read More
Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks 2025 Betting Bible | Get Expert Picks NOW! Get the Racing Dudes’ 2025 Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks Betting… Read More
Kentucky Derby 2025 Contenders & Picks | How Your Horse Can Win As we approach the 2025 Kentucky Derby, deciding a pick… Read More
2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Sovereignty Aaron Halterman takes a closer look at 2025 Kentucky Derby… Read More
2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Tappan Street Aaron Halterman takes a closer look at 2025 Kentucky Derby… Read More