Chad Brown won the 2024 Blue Grass Stakes with Sierra Leone and aims to repeat that success with Chancer McPatrick as the 2025 event draws near on Tuesday at Keeneland Racecourse. Sierra Leone later became the betting favorite in the Run for the Roses, where he finished second by a nose to Mystik Dan. With Chancer McPatrick currently attracting Derby hype, a win at the 2025 Blue Grass Stakes will enhance his chances. Currently, he stands at 7-2 odds while River Thames leads as the 5-2 favorite in Blue Grass Stakes betting.

Post time is scheduled for 5:52 p.m. ET. With numerous talented three-year-olds ready to compete, you might want to check what SportsLine’s Gene Menez has to advise before placing any bets for the 2025 Blue Grass Stakes.

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Top Predictions for the 2025 Blue Grass Stakes

Gene Menez warns against betting on River Thames, the current favorite. While impressive in his three career starts and achieving a Beyer Speed Figure (95) at the Fountain of Youth Stakes where he placed second, Menez expresses skepticism regarding his endurance for the distance. “He faces a challenging position against two other speed horses, Owen Almighty and East Avenue. Though I appreciate his quick start, I question if this son of Maclean’s Music can handle the longer distance.”

How to Make Informed Bets for the 2025 Blue Grass Stakes

Instead, Menez’s leading pick favors a horse well-suited for a longer distance given its pedigree. Don’t miss out on this candidate among Menez’s betting strategies.

Odds and Contenders for the 2025 Blue Grass Stakes

Horse	Odds	Picks
River Thames	5-2	SEE PICKS
Render Judgement	20-1	SEE PICKS
Burnham Square	4-1	SEE PICKS
Owen Almighty	3-1	SEE PICKS
East Avenue	3-1	SEE PICKS
Chancer McPatrick	7-2	SEE PICKS
Admiral Dennis	20-1	SEE PICKS