Furlong Friday in Horse Country

We look at a wonderful stakes race in Horse Country for our Furlong Friday.

Churchill Downs Race 7 {Eight Belles Stakes~G2~7 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

A great field of eight will go to the gate in this feature stakes race on today's Oaks undercard. There is plenty of speed to create a frothy pace. Speed numbers are fairly close giving it a very competitive feel. It should be one of many exciting Stakes races on Churchill's Kentucky Oaks card.

#8 Nickname (Castellano / Asmussen) could pull off the victory with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three superb peaking workouts. This gal is one of four in here that have gone this special sprint distance. She should track the pace closely and strike in the lane.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Carina Mia (Leparoux / Mott) should go off as the favorite with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three strong peaking workouts. She has already posted a win over the Churchill track and should be the controlling speed.

#3 Summer Reading (L. Saez / Jerkens) should contend with the highest speed number at the distance. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and three robust workouts. This gal should be forwardly placed ready to battle.

#2 Jade Princess (Espinoza / Baffert) is coming in from California ready to roll. She holds the third highest last out speed number at a route, a two race progression, and four speedy workouts. She should travel close to the pace looking for an opening.

Superfecta Play
Today and Kentucky Derby day the superfecta wager is one dollar ($1).

#8 Nickname  /  #5 Carina Mia  /  #3 Summer Reading  /  #2 Jade Princess.



Thursday's Results
Santa Anita Park R5. Starter Allowance.  Our pick, Nazareth, finished 7th.
Superfecta went 6-1-2-8.
Bankroll plummets to $1.66. We will supplement with a Lincoln to todays contest.