A Stakes Saturday Grade One at Keeneland

 Nothing better than a Keeneland Autumn. On this Stakes Saturday we turn our attention to a fine grade one on the Turf for the Fillies.

Keeneland Race 8 {Queen Elizabeth II Cup~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Fillies~graded Stakes}

A highly talented group of ten will hit the green in this annual affair.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed and forwardly placed types to carry the pace forward. Speed figs are relatively close making it quite competitive. Two Euros will be making their first North American start. Only four have raced over the Keeneland course. Five have competed at this distance while one has raced at a longer distance. The rest will stretch out. It should be a very exciting race to wager and watch.

#10 Candala [FR] (Geroux / Grafford) will hit the North American Turf for the first time. She hit the board in France in her last two races. This gal has an affinity for the Turf and should compete well with this crowd. A daughter of Frankel [GB], she is 83% in the money from six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Soprano [IRE] (Loughnane / Boughey) will also make her first North American start while stretching out to this distance for the first time. She hit the board in both Ireland and France in her last two starts. This filly loves the Turf. A daughter of Starbangledbanner [AUS], she is 77% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Oversubscribed [GB] (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) has improved her speed figs in each of her four starts. She holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and has four diligent workouts. This lady should track the pace while stretching out to this distance. A daughter of Too Darn Hot [GB], she is 100% in the money from those four starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Caitlinhergrtness (Dettori / K. Attard) comes in from Woodbine with the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and four powerful workouts. She should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This gal loves the Turf and the distance. A daughter of Omaha Beach, she is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#4 Waves of Mischief (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) shares the highest speed number at this distance. She raced at a longer distance last out and has put in two sound workouts. This gal has also won over the Keeneland Turf. Look for her to track the pace closely. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 80% in the money from five starts.

#9 Grayosh (Prat / C. Brown) comes in from Saratoga with the highest (tie) last out speed number and four robust workouts. She will try the Keenelnd Turf for the first time. Another that should track the pace closely. A daughter of Yoshida [JPN], she is 66% in the money from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#10 Candala [FR]  ///  #5 Soprano [IRE],  #6 Oversubscribed [GB],  #2 Caitlinhergrtness,  #4 Waves of Mischief,  #9 Grayosh.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #6,  #2,  #4,  #9  /// #10 Candala [FR].

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday plays!!!