Keeneland Select

Keeneland Select Derby Prep - Southwest Stakes | January 25, 2025

By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

The $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3), Oaklawn Park, Race 10, 5:10 p.m. ET

(1)  Gaming was second in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and should rebound from a disappointing try in the Los Alamitos Futurity. (7) Patch Adams exits a fast, impressive maiden win and will be the main threat. (6) Sandman comes off a solid allowance win and will be helped by a fast pace. (10) Speed King is fast enough to overcome the outside post and could control the pace. Betting strategy: 1 to win. Exacta and trifecta box: 1-6-7-10.