The Grade III Ben Ali Stakes is set to take place on April 19, 2025, at Keeneland Racecourse, featuring a competitive field of four-year-olds and up. This 1 3/16-mile dirt race carries a $350,000 purse, attracting several accomplished graded stakes contenders.
Race Details
Race: Ben Ali Stakes (G3)
Date: April 19, 2025
Location: Keeneland Racecourse, Lexington, KY
Distance: 1 3/16 miles (Dirt)
Purse: $350,000
Post Time: 5:48 PM ET
Field Overview
1. San Siro (KY)
Pedigree: Classic Empire – Catenaria, by Bernardini
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
Owner: Andrew Farm, Mountmellick Farm, Ocean Reef Racing, White Mountain Stables, and Stonecrest Farm
Analysis: San Siro has yet to race at Keeneland but comes from a strong pedigree. His sire, Classic Empire, won his only Keeneland start, suggesting he could perform well on this track.
2. Prince of Power (KY)
Pedigree: Runhappy – Demigoddess, by First Dude
Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
Trainer: Jesus Esquivel
Owner: Bryan M. Carney
Analysis: Prince of Power is a lightly raced gelding with sprinting ability. He will need to prove he can handle the distance against seasoned competitors.
3. Tennessee Lamb (KY)
Pedigree: Tonalist – Tennessee Whiskey, by Smart Strike
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Trainer: George R. Arnold II
Owner: Calumet Farm
Analysis: Tennessee Lamb has shown promise in longer races and could be a strong contender if he finds his rhythm early.
4. Time for Trouble (KY)
Pedigree: English Channel – Starstruck (IRE), by Galileo (IRE)
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Trainer: Jeff A. Hiles
Owner: Jeff A. Hiles and Thorndale Stable, LLC
Analysis: An eight-year-old veteran, Time for Trouble has experience in marathon races and could be a factor late in the stretch.
5. Piroli (KY)
Pedigree: Battle of Midway – Phonybooksnrecords, by Tapit
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Trainer: Michael W. McCarthy
Owner: Don Alberto Stable
Analysis: Piroli has been competitive in graded stakes races and has the stamina to handle the distance.
6. Duke of Love (ON)
Pedigree: Cupid – Tell the Duchess, by Smart Strike
Jockey: John Velazquez
Trainer: Josie Carroll
Owner: MyRacehorse
Analysis: Duke of Love has performed well in past stakes races and could be a strong contender if he gets a favorable trip.
7. Uno Mas Bourbon (KY)
Pedigree: Macho Uno – Camielee, by Harlan’s Holiday
Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.
Trainer: Ian Wilkes
Owner: Bourbon Lane Stable and Six Column Stables
Analysis: Uno Mas Bourbon won the Super Derby at Louisiana Downs last September and finished third in the Hagyard Fayette (G2) and Clark (G2) last year. He is looking for his first graded stakes victory.
Race Outlook
The Ben Ali Stakes features a deep and competitive field, headlined by Uno Mas Bourbon, Piroli, and Duke of Love. Uno Mas Bourbon enters as a top contender, while Piroli has proven consistency. Duke of Love’s experience at Keeneland makes him a strong challenger.
