Going to the Turf on Stakes Saturday

 We go to the Kentucky Turf for a great graded stakes race on this Stakes Saturday.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Commonwealth Turf~G3~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A competitive field of ten will hit the grass in this penultimate race on the card.

Past Performances used: Equibase.

This talented group will square off with any one of them having a chance to be victorious. Speed numbers are very close. There is a good number that will show speed and a backup pack that should travel close to the speed. Six have already competed over the Churchill course. A couple of millionaires make an appearance among the field. It should be the best Stakes race on the day.

#3 Montador (L. Saez / Stidham) comes to the race with a last out win earning a decent speed fig at a longer route. He has put in two solid workouts in the last thirty days. This colt holds the highest speed number at the distance. He has won over the course. A son of Nyquist, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Troubleshooting (Gaffalione / Foley) is the morning line favorite with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one strong workout. He has raced over the Churchill course successfully. This guy will stretch out to this distance seeking his third win in a row. A millionaire son of Not This Time, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Outrunner (J. Torres / Duarte) should track the pace closely. He shares the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and three superb peaking workouts. With three progressively speed numbers, he should surprise. He loves the Turf and the distance. This will be his first effort over the Churchill course. A son of American Pharoah, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 SHOW.

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#7 Giocoso (J. Ortiz / Desormeaux) is another that should track the pace closely. He has hit the board in his last three scoring a good speed fig in his last. One sound workout adds to his luster. This lad loves the Turf, distance, and course. Another son of Not This Time, he is 58% in the money from twelve starts.

#8 Chapman's Peak (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) holds the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer route and four robust workouts. It will be his first attempt over the Churchill course. He seeks to win his third in a row. A son of Quality Road, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

#6 Mansetti (P. Moran / K. Attard) will show speed whilst making the change from Tapeta to Turf. This guy holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two excellent workouts. He has a win at the distance from one try. A son of Collected, he is 70% in the money from ten starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Montador  ///  #2 Troubleshooting,  #5 Outrunner,  #7 Giocoso,  #8 Chapman's Peak,  #6 Mansetti.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #5,  #7,  #8,  #6  ///  #3 Montador.

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