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QE II Challenge Cup Video Picks at Keeneland

A front view of thoroughbred horses racing on a dirt track at a packed horse racing event during the daytime with a bright blue sky and scattered clouds.

By Jarrod Horak

Full Keeneland picks & analysis: Keeneland picks

In this horse racing handicapping video, I analyze the Grade 1, $800,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup using Today’s Racing Digest past performances.

QE II Challenge Cup field: 1 – Lush Lips (5-1), 2 – Laurelin (5-2), 3 – Simmering (10-1), 4 – Daisy Flyer (20-1), 5 – Opulent Restraint (4-1), 6 – Candy Quest (12-1), 7 – Destino d’Oro (8-1), 8 – Will Then (20-1), 9 – Fionn (3-1).

The QE II Challenge Cup is the 9th race at Keeneland on Saturday, October 11, 2025 and the scheduled post time is 5:16 PM ET.