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Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Odds, Preview, and Picks (May 16)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
The full attention of the horse racing world will be on Pimlico this weekend, as the middle jewel of the Triple Crown will be staged. However, before the focus turns toward the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, the middle leg of the Filly Triple Crown will be staged on Friday, as the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes will be run over 1 1/8 miles.
How To Watch
- When: Friday, May 16, 2025, at 5:44 PM ET
- Where: Pimlico, Maryland
- How To Watch: NBC
Odds
| Horse | Odds |
|---|---|
| Margie’s Intention | +250 |
| Runnin N Gunnin | +450 |
| Amarth | +550 |
| Paris Lily | +550 |
| Reply | +800 |
| Kinzie Queen | +850 |
| Liam In The Dust | +900 |
| Princess Aliyah | +1600 |
| Moon Cache | +2500 |
Event Preview
The Black-Eyed Susan Stakes will be the main race on Friday’s card at Pimlico, as the anticipation rises ahead of the Preakness Stakes. This week’s race will be run by fillies aged three, and it will be competed over a distance of 1 1/8 miles on the dirt.
It hasn’t been as high-class of an event at the Kentucky Oaks in recent memory, with the winner of the race at Churchill Downs typically overlooking running in the Black-Eyed Susan.
However, there could be a potential superstar unearthed in the race this year. Margie’s Intention makes her first start for trainer Brad Cox after finishing as the runner-up behind Blue Fire on two occasions at Fair Grounds. Huge improvement expected with Flavien Prat aboard.
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Paris Lily represents Margie’s Intention’s previous trainer, Brendan Walsh. The three-year-old was a front-running winner last time out, and those tactics could benefit her chances once again this weekend with no obvious speed involved.
Runnin N Gunnin will be a popular selection on Friday, despite not being seen since finishing third in the G2 Fantasy. A repeat effort will see her play a major role in the race this weekend.
Kinzie Queen could be one of the most interesting runners at a bigger price. She has the speed figures to form into a graded stakes performer, and she was visually very impressive when winning in allowance company last time out.
Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Picks
Margie’s Intention looks to be a winner in waiting, and she finally gets her nose in front on her first start for Brad Cox. There is plenty going in her favor this weekend, and her speed figures indicate that she is the one to beat.
Free Pick:
- Margie’s Intention
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