Makers Mark Mile Stakes Betting Guide: Strategies, Statistics & Picks

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The Makers Mark Mile Stakes is contested at the Keeneland racetrack in April of each year, this Grade I race is contested over a distance of one mile on the turf and is open to runners who are aged four or older.

The race was inaugurated in 1989 when known as the Fort Harrod Stakes with it picking up its current name in 2010.

Makers Mark Mile Stakes Picks

Our dedicated Keeneland Betting Picks will not only bring you predictions from the OLBG handicappers for the upcoming card that includes the Makers Mark Mile Stakes but will also have predictions for each meeting at Keeneland throughout the season so be sure to head over there. Remember to use the racing predictions along with the information on this page to find a wager on the 2025 Makers Mark Mile Stakes.

Makers Mark Mile Stakes Content

• Makers Mark Mile Stakes Past Winners
• Makers Mark Mile Stakes Trainer Statistics
• Makers Mark Mile Stakes Jockey Statistics
• 2025 Makers Mark Mile Stakes Trends
• Makers Mark Mile Stakes Trend Analysis
• Other Graded races at Keeneland Racetrack

Quickest Run Makers Mark Mile Stakes Renewals

The runner that holds the record over the past 10 renewals for the slowest time in the race was set in the 2024 renewal when Master Of The Seas from Charlie Appleby under the guidance of William Buick, won in a time of 1:37.10, whilst at the other end of the spectrum, Chez Pierre, trained by Arnaud Delacour and ridden by Flavien Prat set the quickest time of 1:33.46 in the 2023 renewal. Below are the top three quickest-run Makers Mark Mile Stakes over the last 10 renewals.

1. Chez Pierre (1:33.46) in 2023
2. Raging Bull (1:33.86) in 2021
3. Miss Temple City (1:34.09) in 2016

Makers Mark Mile Stakes Past Winners

Here are the Makers Mark Mile Stakes' past winners for the last 10 renewals. Each row details the year of the race, the winning time, and the horse that won along with the cloth number, age, sex, the weight of the horse & which starting gate the horse came from. The trainer of the horse at the time of winning the Makers Mark Mile Stakes as well as the jockey is also displayed along with the moneyline odds the horse was sent off.

Where have the winning runners come from?

Here are the countries where the winning trainers of the Makers Mark Mile Stakes have been based:

• USA: 6 winners with an additional 11 placings from 68 runners
• CAN: 3 winners with an additional 4 placings from 13 runners
• GB: 1 winner with an additional 2 placings from 3 runners

Makers Mark Mile Stakes Trainer Statistics

The leading trainer in the Makers Mark Mile Stakes over the last 10 renewals is Todd Pletcher who has won the race 2 times. Those 2 winners came from Jack Milton (2015) & American Patriot (2017).

Here are some of the most active Makers Mark Mile Stakes trainer statistics over the last 10 renewals.

Makers Mark Mile Stakes Jockey Statistics

The leading jockey in the Makers Mark Mile Stakes over the last 10 renewals is Javier Castellano who has won the race 3 times. Those 3 winners came from Jack Milton (2015), American Patriot (2017) & Delta Prince (2019).

Here are some of the most active Makers Mark Mile Stakes jockey statistics over the last 10 renewals.

2025 Makers Mark Mile Stakes Trends

Favorites finishing positions (oldest to latest): 6, 3, 9, 1, 1, 3, 5, 2, 2, 1

The percentage shown is the percentage of the total number of runners who fell under that factor. High percentages are less appealing than lower ones as you would expect them to do well. The trend information is based on the available information on the racing post in terms of previous runs etc.

• 10 / 10 (55%) - No bigger than 19/4 (Debut)
• 10 / 10 (56%) - Off a break of 45 - 188 days
• 10 / 10 (63%) - No bigger than 64/5 (Career Place)
• 10 / 10 (65%) - No bigger than 21/2
• 10 / 10 (67%) - Fewer than 2 placings (180 Days)
• 10 / 10 (75%) - Not on HY/SFT/GD/GF (Last Win)
• 10 / 10 (75%) - No bigger than 19/2 (Career Win)
• 10 / 10 (77%) - Ran over 5½f - 1m½f (Debut)
• 10 / 10 (77%) - Achieved an RPR of 106+ (Last 3)
• 10 / 10 (80%) - Beaten no more -7½l (Debut)
• 10 / 10 (82%) - Fewer than 2 placings (Season)
• 10 / 10 (82%) - Within the first 7 of the market
• 10 / 10 (83%) - Dam is not BRZ/CAN/CHI/FR/GB bred
• 10 / 10 (83%) - Not on GD/FS (LTO)
• 10 / 10 (86%) - Furthest Won 1m - 1m1½f

Remember to use the trends listed above along with the Keeneland racing predictions to see if you can find the winner of the Makers Mark Mile Stakes. Are you already a member? If not, then why not?! With over $9,000 given away each month in the picks contest, why not get involved? Remember, It is completely FREE! So, head over to the registration page to sign up today! If you are already a member, then why share your thoughts on the Makers Mark Mile Stakes by adding a pick on the race here?

Makers Mark Mile Stakes Trend Analysis

How competitive is the Makers Mark Mile Stakes market?

When looking at the over-rounds for the last 10 renewals, the most competitive market was in 2015 when the race had an over-round of 120%. The race in 2020 was a race that was most in the bookie's favor with an over-round of 122%, whilst on average over the last 10 renewals of the Makers Mark Mile Stakes, the over-round has been 121%, which means the bookie expects to pay out $100 for every $121 which is bet.

Post Positions of the Makers Mark Mile Stakes Winners, Places & Shows

Here are the most recent winning draws along with those who placed and showed:

Best Course for a Makers Mark Mile Stakes Prep Run?

The course that has produced the most winners of the Makers Mark Mile Stakes is Gulfstream Park, there has been a total number of 4 winners of this race who ran at Gulfstream Park last time out.

Sex of Horse winners of the Makers Mark Mile Stakes

The race is open to both sexes with the Male runners having produced a total of 9 winners from a total of 83 runners whilst the Female runners have produced 1 winner from a total of 1 runner.

Top Performing Stallions in the Makers Mark Mile Stakes

Looking over the past renewals, there is only one stallion whose offspring have produced multiple winners of the Makers Mark Mile Stakes, that stallion War Front has produced 3 winners (2020,2017,2015).

Biggest Priced Winners of the Makers Mark Mile Stakes & Performance of Favorites

Looking at the winning odds over the last 10 renewals, the biggest-priced winner was American Patriot in 2017, winning for Todd Pletcher at odds of 105/10 under the guidance of Javier Castellano. Looking at the runners at the head of the market over the last 10 renewals there has been a total of 3 winning favorites in the race. Before placing your wager on the 2025 Makers Mark Mile Stakes head over to see which other runners today are being wagered on by the best racing handicappers today. All figures and trends above, such as the horse's previous runs are based on the information that is available on the racing post.

Other Graded races at Keeneland Racetrack

Here are some other notable races at the Keeneland racecourse throughout the racing season that you may be interested in.

Races in April

• Ashland Stakes
• Blue Grass Stakes
• Jenny Wiley Stakes
• Madison Stakes

Races in October

• Alcibiades Stakes
• Breeders Futurity Stakes
• First Lady Stakes
• Keeneland Turf Mile Stakes
• Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes
• Spinster Stakes

Makers Mark Mile Stakes FAQs

Where is the Makers Mark Mile Stakes run?

The Makers Mark Mile Stakes is run at the Keeneland racetrack each year, you can get Keeneland racing predictions all season long as well as for Makers Mark Mile Stakes.

When is the Makers Mark Mile Stakes?

The Makers Mark Mile Stakes takes place around April of each year at Keeneland.

Who won the Makers Mark Mile Stakes?

The 2024 renewal of the Makers Mark Mile Stakes was won by the Charlie Appleby trained Master Of The Seas who was ridden by William Buick in a time of 1:37.10, owned by Godolphin it was sent off at an SP of 76/100. You can view all the recent winners in the Makers Mark Mile Stakes Past Winners section of the blog.

Who will win the Makers Mark Mile Stakes?

On the day of the race, use the trends in this blog and then compare them to the OLBG racing handicappers' predictions for the Makers Mark Mile Stakes, you can do this on the Keeneland Picks page which not only will have picks for this race but also picks for Keeneland throughout the season. You may also be interested in the Horse Racing Picks page where you can get daily horse racing predictions from all of the US courses.

Who is the top trainer in the Makers Mark Mile Stakes?

With a total of two winners over the last ten renewals, it is Todd Pletcher who holds the claim as the leading trainer in the Makers Mark Mile Stakes. To see which other trainers have a good record in the race, head over to the Makers Mark Mile Stakes Trainer Statistics section of the blog.

Who is the top jockey in the Makers Mark Mile Stakes?

With a total of three winners over the last ten renewals, it is Javier Castellano who holds the claim as the leading jockey in the Makers Mark Mile Stakes. To see which other jockeys have a good record in the race, head over to the Makers Mark Mile Stakes Jockey Statistics section of the blog.

Do we have trends for the 2025 renewal of the Makers Mark Mile Stakes?

The simple answer is Yes! We have a total of fifteen trends for the Makers Mark Mile Stakes which can be found under the Makers Mark Mile Stakes Trends section.