Long on the Turf at Kentucky Downs

 On this glorious Stakes Saturday, we look at a tremendous Stakes race on the Turf.

Kentucky Downs Race 10 {Nashville Derby Invitational~G3~1 5/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A full field of twelve will hit the green in this superb, graded stakes race offering a huge purse.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. Only one has raced over the challenging Kentucky Downs course. Four millionaires make an appearance. All but one will attempt this distance for the first time. You should recognize four Kentucky Derby alums in the race. It should be a very competitive race with an exciting finish.

#12 Wimbledon Hawkeye [GB] (Dettori / Owen) has competed successfully at this distance. He comes in from across the pond in Great Britain. This guy will be cutting back in distance for the race. He loves the Turf. This colt should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. A son of Kameko, he is 81% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Test Score (M. Franco / Motion) comes in with the highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He is another that will track the pace closely. This lad is a true Turfer. He is ready to go with a six-race progression seeking to take another step forward. A millionaire son of Lookin at Lucky, he is 88% in the money from nine starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Tiztastic (Rosario / Asmussen) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and one solid workout. He has won both of his races over the Kentucky Downs course. Look for him to track and close into a strong pace. A millionaire son of Tiz the Law, he is 54% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#3 King of Ashes (Curtis / B. Walsh) last raced at Saratoga earning a decent speed number. He has put in four robust peaking workouts in the last thirty days. This colt has the tactical speed to stay the pace. He enjoys the Turf. A son of Street Sense, he is 57% int he money from seven starts.

#9 Noble Confessor (I. Ortiz / M. Casse) holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. He is another with tactical speed. This guy also holds the highest speed number over the Turf. A son of Quality Road, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

#1 Hill Road (Gaffalione / C. Brown) comes in with a credible last out speed number and three excellent peaking workouts. His most recent races have been over the dirt, though his first two starts were over the Turf in Ireland. Watch him close gallantly in the stretch. Another son of Quality Road, he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#12 Wimbledon Hawkeye [GB]  ///  #2 Test Score,  #7 Tiztastic,  #3 King of Ashes,  #9 Noble Confessor,  #1 Hill Road.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #7,  #3,  #9,  #1  ///  #12 Wimbledon Hawkeye [GB].

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