A Little South Florida Turf on Stakes Saturday

 Going to the Turf for Stakes Saturday action. We look at a nice Stakes race in South Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Sweetest Chant Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Fillies~Stakes}

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

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

A strikingly good field will face off against one another in this highly competitive race. Only two will try the Gulfstream Turf for the first time. Another two will stretch out to this distance. There is sufficient speed to produce an honest pace. Speed figs are very close. All have races over Turf. It should be one of the best races on the Gulfstream card.

#3 Brat Pack (J. Ruiz / Motion) will be making her third career start. She comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and three strong peaking workouts. This gal has won over the Gulfstream course. Look for her to be in the tracker pack. A daughter of Gun Runner, she is 100% in the money from two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Sister Troienne (M. Gutierrez / B. Lynch) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and two superb Turf workouts. She is undefeated over the Turf, at the distance, and on the course. Look for her to be forwardly placed near the pace. A daughter of Munnings, she is 100% in the money from five starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Surprise Ending (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) will be making her second career start with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts over the Turf. She will be stretching out to this distance. This gal will take up a tracking position. A daughter of Bolt d'Oro, she has a 100%-win rate from her only start.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Storms Wake (L. Saez / B. Lynch) is another tracker that will be stretching out to this distance. She shares the third highest last out speed number and has put in two fine Turf workouts. This gal loves the Turf. A daughter of Oscar Performance, she is 75% in the money from four starts.

#10 Aggressive Lime (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) should track the pace closely. She comes to the race with a decent speed fig on a win. Four solid works add to her prep. She will try the Gulfstream course for the first time. A daughter of Authentic, she has a 66%-win rate from three starts.

#4 Spicy Princess (Alvarado / Biancone) holds the second highest last out speed number and one decent workout. She will be in the midst of the tracker pack looking to strike in the stretch. This lady relishes the Turf, distance, and course. A daughter of Tapit, she is 62% in the money from eight starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Brat Pack  ///  #8 Sister Troienne,  #2 Surprise Ending,  #6 Storms Wake,  #10 Aggressive Lime,  #4 Spicy Princess.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #2,  #6,  #10,  #4  ///  #3 Brat Pack.

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

Ladies on the Turf for Stakes Saturday

 We venture to South Florida for a fine Stakes race over the Turf.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Monroe Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

With two scratches a talented field of nine will strut on the green in this featured affair.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This race comes up light on speed with one speedster and two tracking the pace closely. Speed figs are fairly close. All have raced over the turf, at the distance, and on the Gulfstream course. It should be a marvelous race to wager on and watch.

#6 Life's An Audible (Zayas / Pletcher) comes to the race with the third highest last out speed number and four efficient workouts. She is strong on the Turf, at the distance, and over the course. Look for her in the Tracker pack. A daughter of Audible, she is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Ozara [IRE] (Jaramillo / Clement) should track the pace closely with the highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She is a lover of the Turf, the distance, and the course. This gal exits a grade two event and from there will stretch out to the distance. A daughter of Lope de Vega [IRE], she is 77% in the money from nine starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Breath Away [GB] (P. Lopez / Clement) comes in with the second highest last out speed number. She will be part of the tracker pack. This gal is another who relishes the Turf, distance, and course. She is the morning line favorite. A daughter of Bated Breath [GB], she is 73% in the money from fifteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Starship Agenda (Reyes / Dwoskin) has improved her speed figs in each of her last three races. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and three strong workouts. Look for her to be battling in the tracker pack. A daughter of Always Dreaming, she is 53% in the money from fifteen starts.

#4 Sensitivity (Ra. Maragh / Sano) is another that has improved her speed numbers in each of her last three races. This mare won her last and has two wins from three starts over the Gulfstream Turf. She will be closing should the pace heat up. A daughter of Street Sense, she is 42% in the money from fourteen starts.

#5 Dancing N Dixie (Bravo / M. Casse) exits a grade two with a decent speed number. She has put in two robust workouts in the last thirty days. Another that will be amongst the tracker pack. A daughter of Neolithic, she is 50% in the money from fourteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Life's An Audible  ///  #9 Ozara [IRE],  #7 Breath Away [GB],  #8 Starship Agenda,  #4 Sensitivity,  #5 Dancing N Dixie.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #7,  #8,  #4,  #5  ///  #6 Life's An Audible.

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

Study-up as KD 151 week begins tomorrow. 

Virginia Derby Day 2025

 We are getting closer and closer to that First Saturday in May. This year the Virginia Derby is on the dirt, It has Kentucky Derby qualifying points.

Colonial Downs Race 9 {Virginia Derby~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will go to the gate in search of Derby points.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

None of these lads have raced over the Colonial Downs track. There is plenty speed to insure a hot pace. Speed numbers are fairly close with only two having hit the triple digit range. Four have competed at this distance. All are Triple Crown nominated. It should be a fine race on a Stakes Saturday with great racing across the country.

#7 Rapture (Prat / B. Cox) will stretch out to this distance with the second highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. He should sit right behind the leaders ready to strike. It will be his third career start. A son of Uncle Mo, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 American Promise (Juarez / Lukas) should be forwardly placed. He comes in from Fair Grounds with a decent speed fig at this distance and three solid peaking workouts. This guy is one of the entrants that has posted a triple digit speed fig. A son of Justify, he is 37% in the money from eight starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#4 Omaha Omaha (R. Mena / Gorham) has hit the board at this distance. Three sound peaking workouts add to his cache. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. This guy comes in from Aqueduct. A son of Audible, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Getaway Car (I. Ortiz / Baffert) is the deserved morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number and two good peaking workouts. He has doubled up his last two triple digit speed numbers. This lad will show speed on the stretch-out. A son of Curlin, he is 72% in the money from seven starts.

#5 Studlydoright (X. Perez / Robb) has tripled up his last three speed numbers and could be sitting on a top effort. He has gone this distance. This guy is coming in from Turfway Park. He should track the pace closely. A son of Nyquist, he is 55% in the money from nine starts.

#8 Authentic Gallop (Castellano / Amoss) will stretch out with the third highest last out speed number and three power workouts. He should be part of the pace scenario. This colt comes in from Oaklawn Park. A son of Authentic, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Rapture  ///  #3  American Promise,  #4 Omaha Omaha,  #6 Getaway Car,  #5 Studlydoright,  #8 Authentic Gallop.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#3,  #4,  #6,  #5,  #8  ///  #7 Rapture.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday plays.

 

Stakes Saturday in Gotham

 We go to New York for a Kentucky Derby points race at grand old Aqueduct.

Aqueduct Race 8 {Gotham Stakes~G3~1 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of eight will go to the gate in this annual Kentucky Derby points race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this one to create a fast pace. Four will be stretching out to this distance. Only four have raced over the Aqueduct track. Speed figs are fairly close even though most in here are lightly raced. Six entrants are Triple Crown nominees. It should be a fantastic race on a Stakes Saturday with a number of great races across the country.

#3 Calling Card (Carmouche / Maker) has been well prepped for this race coming off a longer route and putting in four superb works. He will track the pace and should benefit from a strong one. This guy loves the distance and the track. A son of Complexity, he is 60% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#5 Sand Devil (Lezcano / L. Rice) is the morning line favorite with the highest last out speed number. He is the only one in the field to have a triple digit speed fig. This lad should be part of the speed scenario seeking his fourth win in a row. All his wins have come over the Aqueduct track. A son of Violence, he has a 100% win rate from three starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Sacrosanct (Franco / B. Cox) will also be part of the speed on the front-end. He holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and three solid workouts. This colt will be seeking his fifth win in a row. He is another with three wins over the Aqueduct track. A son of Honest Mischief, he holds a win rate of 100% from four starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#9 Garamond (Castellano / C. Brown) will be making his second start holding the fourth highest last out speed number and putting in three skillful workouts. He should locate a spot right behind the pace ready to strike. This guy should benefit from the stretch-out. A son of Uncle Mo, he holds a 100% win rate from his only start.

#8 McAfee (L. Luzzi / R. Dutrow) will be making his third start after hitting the board in his first two starts at Churchill Downs. He is another tracking looking for a sizzling pace. This guy has already hit the board at this distance. A son of Cloud Computing, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

#10 My Mitole (L. Rivera / C. Martin) is coming in with two wins in a row at this distance over the Aqueduct track. This guy will track the pace closely and spring into the stretch. He holds a three-race progression of improving speed figs. A son of Mitole, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Calling Card  ///  #5 Sand Devil,  #4 Sacrosanct,  #9 Garamond,  #8 McAfee,  #10 My Mitole.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#5,  #4,  #9,  #8,  #10  ///  #3 Calling Card.

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

A Sprint Stakes at Magnificent Saratoga

 On this Stakes Saturday all eyes will be on the famous Travers Stakes, we will look at a smashing Grade One Stakes Sprint with a robust field.

Saratoga Race 12 {H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes~7 Furlongs~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of eleven will go to the gate in this excellent Stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this race. Speed figures are very close among this group. The very best North American trainers have entrants in this race. One millionaire makes an appearance. All but two have raced over the Saratoga track. It should be a fantastic race on a terrific Saratoga card.

#5 Prince of Monaco (J. Velazquez / Baffert) comes in with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four powerful workouts. This lad is exceptional over the dirt, at the distance, and over the track. He should track the pace closely and launch into the stretch. A son of Speightstown, he is 80% in the money from five starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#3 Domestic Product (Prat / C. Brown) will challenge sharing that third highest last out speed number and three sturdy workouts. He is another that should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This colt is good over the dirt and will cut back in distance for the race. A son of Practical Joke, he is 62% in the money from eight starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Vettriano (M. Franco / B. Cox) should be part of the speed crew up front. This guy holds the highest speed number cutting back from a route and four superb peaking workouts. He will attempt make it three wins in a row. A son of Liam's Map, he has a 66% win rate from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Otto the Conqueror (Gaffalione / Asmussen) comes in with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number doubling up on that speed fig. A in four stout peaking workouts and he is primed for a strong effort. This colt will be part of the pace scenario. A son of Street Sense, he is 69% in the money from nine starts.

#8 Bookem Danno (Castellano / D. Ryan) is the morning line favorite with the second highest last out speed number and three sound workouts. He has the capability to track the pace and spring in the stretch. This guy is exceptional over the dirt, at the distance, and over the Saratoga track. A son of Bucchero, he is 100% in the money from eight starts.

#6 Timberlake (Geroux / B. Cox) is another that will battle on the front-end. He cuts back in distance with three hearty workouts. This colt is strong over the dirt, at the distance, and at Saratoga. A millionaire son of Into Mischief, he is 62% in the money from eight starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#5 Prince of Monaco  ///  #3 Domestic Product,  #4 Vettriano,  #7 Otto the Conqueror,  #8 Bookem Danno,  #6 Timberlake.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#3,  #4,  #7,  #8,  #6  /// #5 Prince of Monaco.

Best of luck with all your Saratoga plays!!! 

Stakes Saturday under the lights beneath the Twinspires

 KD 150 is a week away with the post-position draw this evening. Today we look at a terrific sprint race on this Stakes Saturday on the great Kentucky dirt.

Churchill Downs Race 9 {Roxelana Overnight Stakes~6 Furlongs~4 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will go to the gate in this sprint Stakes.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Plenty of speed will drive the pace in this race. Speed numbers are fairly close. High quality connections fill this field. Only one has yet to race over the Churchill track. Also, there is only one horse that will undertake this distance for the first time. It should be a fine race under the Twinspires lights.

#3 Speedy Traveler (J. Torres / Bauer) has won all three of her races at this distance. She will show speed from the gate opening. This filly holds the highest last out speed number and four super strong peaking workouts. A daughter of First Samurai, she has a 100% win rate from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Dazzling Blue (Geroux / B. Cox) should also show speed from the gate. This gal comes off a layoff with four hearty workouts. She has an affinity for the surface, distance, and track. A daughter of Into Mischief, she is 100% in the money from six starts. 

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Last Leaf (L. Saez / Kenneally) shows prgressively improving speed figs in her last three races. This gal should track the pace and take advantage of a sizzling one. She holds the second highest last out speed number at a bit longer sprint and two solid workouts. A daughter of Not This Time, she is 69% in the money from twenty-nine starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Current Climate (Gaffalione / Foster) has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A daughter of Raison d'Etat, she is 62% in the money from twenty-four starts.

#5 Zeitlos (Rosario / Asmussen) should track the pace closely and launch into the stretch. A daughter of Curlin, she is 81% in the money from eleven starts.

#8 Condensation (J. Ortiz / Hartman) is another that will track the pace closely. She holds the highest speed number over the surface, distanc, and track. A daughter of Frosted, she is 62% in the money from sixteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Speedy Traveler  //  #6 Dazzling Blue,  #2 Last Leaf,  #10 Current Climate,  #5 Zeitles,  #8 Condensation.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #2,  #10,  #5,  #8  //  #3 Speedy Traveler.

Good luck with all your Churchill Downs wagers as we head into Kentucky Derby week!!!

Stakes Saturday in Cool Florida

 We look to South Florida for a challenging graded Turf stakes on this last Stakes Saturday of the year.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Fort Lauderdale~G2~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A very nice field of nine will hit the grass in this annual event.

Past performances used:  Equibase.

There are some speedy types in here that could make an honest pace. All top-flight trainers have horses entered. Some of the best jockeys are in town for the Championship meet. This should be an excellent race. Speed numbers are very close. One millionaire is in the field. All have been well prepped for the race. Only four have raced over the Gulfstream course. Expect a banger of a race.

#7 Stone Age [IRE] (J. Velazquez / C. Brown) looks to strike in his third North American start. This raced against tougher and drops in distance from his last. He has put in three superb workouts in preparation. Look for him to track the pace closely. This millionaire son of Galileo [IRE], he is 47% in the money from seventeen starts. 

$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Red Run (Zayas / Maker) will pose a mighty challenge with the second highest (tie) last out speed number and four powerful peaking workouts. He should take up a nice tracking position. This will be his first start over the Gulfstream course. A son of Gun Runner, he is 47% in the money from twenty-one starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#9 Running Bee (I. Ortiz / C. Brown) is the deserved morning line favorite with the third highest (tie) last out speed number and four strong workouts. He should be part of the speed team on the front-end. This colt loves the surface and distance. It will be his first run over the Gulfstream course. A son of the great English Channel, he is 83% in the money from six starts.

$2 SHOW.

#3 Jerry the Nipper (J. Ortiz / Pletcher) has shown terrific meddle over the surface and at the distance. He should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This gelding comes in with the fourth highest last out speed number and four hearty workouts. A son of Liam's Map, he is 84% in the money from nineteen starts.

$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 Marwad [GB] (O. Murphy / Moubarak) should contend with the shared highest last out speed number and two sound peaking workouts. This guy loves the Gulfstream course. He will be part of the tracker pack fighting for position. A son of Intello [GB], he is 55% in the money from nine starts.

#6 Fort Washington (L. Saez / Mcgaughey) has improve his speed numbers over the last three notching the second highest last out speed number of this group. He has put in four good workouts. Look for him to track and close gallantly. A son of War Front, he is 73% in the money from fifteen career starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#7 Stone Age [IRE]  //  #8 Red Run,  #9 Running Bee,  #3 Jerry the Nipper,  #1 Marwad [GB],  #6 Fort Washington.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #9,  #3,  #1,  #6  //  #7 Stone Age [IRE].

Have an outstanding day of racing and best of luck in all your wagering!!!

 

Stakes Saturday at Turfway

 We look in on Turfway's opening weekend for some good stakes action.

Turfway Park Race 6 {Holiday Inaugural Stakes~6 furlongs~Synthetic~3 year-old Up~Fillies/Mares~Stakes}

A strong field of twelve will enter the gate in this fantastic Stakes race.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Half the field will race on the Turfway taperta for the first time. There is a plethora of speed and forwardly placed types. Speed figs are very close making it a competitive contest. Those gals that have raced over the Turfway track have been quite successful. Only two in the field have yet to travel this precise distance. It should be a fantastic evening of racing in Kentucky.

#4 Marissa's Lady (Bejarano / Morey) is the deserved morning line favorite with second highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. She will be part of the speed scenario. This gal loves the surface. distance, and track. A daughter of Violence, she is 77% in the money from thirteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Quaria Comet (Talamo / Lobo) will drop slightly in distance with four superb workouts. She has the tactical speed to feel out the pace. This filly absolutely loves the surface, distance, and track showing a 100% in the money record at all three. A daughter of Shackelford, she is 72% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Jill Jitterbug (De La Cruz / R. Walsh) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and one sound workout. She will track the pace and strike in the stretch. Another that relishes the surface, distance, and track. A daughter of Cross Traffic, she is 66% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#5 Baby No Worries (W. Rodriguez / Girten) won her last race at Presque Isle Downs over the same surface and has put in three fine workouts. This gal will be closing diligently in the closing strides. A daughter of Mr. Speaker, she is 57% in the money from nineteen starts. 

#12 Secret Money (Cannon / B. Walsh) will be making the switch from Turf to synthetic. She will also drop in distance and has strung togehter two smashing workouts. Look for her to track the pace. A daughter of Good Samaritan, she is 57% in the money from seven starts.

#7 Arties Princess (Conner / SA Joseph) has the tactical speed to hang with the pace and make her move. She holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two excellent workouts. This gal comes down from Woodbine. A daughter of We Miss Artie, she is 44% in the money from eighteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Marissa's Lady  //  #2 Quaria Comet,  #9 Jill Jitterbug,  #5 Baby No Worries,  #12 Secret Money,  #7 Artie's Princess.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #9,  #5,  #12,  #7  //  #4 Marissa's Lady.

Turfway has been offering some of the best 10 CENT Superfecta payouts. Best of luck to you with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

   

Let's Go to Ohio

 A really nice Sprint Stakes race will unfold for the Ohio bred speedsters in the penultimate race at Mahoning Valley.

Mahoning Valley Race Course Race 9 {Best of Ohio Sprint Stakes~6 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Ohio Bred~Stakes}

A large field of thirteen will go to the gate in this annual event. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Plenty of speedsters and forwardly placed types will keep the pace swift. Speed figs are very close for these talented Ohio breds. There are two millionaires in the field. All, but one have raced over the MVR track. This should be an outstanding stakes card on a wonderful Stakes Saturday.

#6 Authentic Cowtown (L. Batista / Ibarra) comes off a route race with a sharp peaking workout. He should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. This gelding enjoys the dirt, distance, and track. A son of Cowtown Cat, he is 69% in the money from twenty-six starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Diamond Dust (W. Martinez / C. Weaver) will show speed battling on the front-end. He holds the highest last out speed number and two superb workouts. This guy holds strong itm records over the surface, distance, and track. A son of Paynter, he is 62% in the money from forty-three career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#13 Trojan Tale (F. Peterson / Maker) should be forwardly place in a comfortable position. He has one half of his six races at this distance. Adding two good workouts over the last thirty days and he appears ready to do well. A son of Outwork, he is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#12 Chief Buckeye (McKee / Drury) comes in from Belterra Park with a good speed fig progression. This son of Trappe Shot, is 100% in the money from seven career starts.

#10 Altissimo (C. Pilares / Zielinski) has the tactical speed to fit into the pace. He holds the highest speed number at the distance. A millionaire son of Noble Causeway, he is 70% in the money from sixty-five starts.

#7 Mo Dont No (Bracho / J. Radosevich) has hit the board in his last two. He should track the pace closely. A millionaire son of Uncle Mo, he is 65% in the money from seventy-six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#6 Authentic Cowtown  //  #1 Diamond Dust,  #13 Trojan Tale,  #12 Chief Buckeye,  #10 Altissimo,  #7 Mo Dont No.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#1,  #13,  #12,  #10,  #7  //  #6 Authentic Cowtown.

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

Back to Keeneland for Stakes Saturday

 With a dearth of Stakes races on this Stakes Saturday, we venture back to Keeneland for a terrific running of the QE II.

Keeneland Race 9 {Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year-old~Fillies}

A reduced field of nine will saunter to the gate in this annual grade one.

Past Performances used:  DRF Formulator.

This is a very challenging race as any one of these gals could pull off a victory. Have to give an edge to the Euro-invaders though. There are five of them making an appearance with two of them taking their second North American start. The speed figs are super close. There is also enough speedy and forwardly placed types to create a very swift pace. Only two in the field have raced over the Keenleand course. It should be one of the best races on this Stakes Saturday.

#4 Mawj [IRE] (O. Murphy / bin Suroor Saeed) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number. She comes in from Great Britain with a three-race win streak. This gal has the tactical speed to feel the pace out and go with it strategically. She will be stretching out to this distance for the first time. A daughter of Exceed and Exel [AUS], she is 87% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#2 Elusive Princess [FR] (Prat / Delacour) holds the second highest last out speed number at a longer route and three solid workouts. She has a win at the distance. Look for her to track and close into the pace. A daughter of Martinborough [JPN], she is 75% in the money from eight career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#8 Elounda Queen [IRE] (L. Saez / Rouget) will stretch out seeking her second win in a row. She should track the pace closely. This gal comes in from France. She excels over the surface. A daughter of Australia [GB], she is 77% in the money from nine starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Lindy [FR] (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) will be stretching out in her second North American start. She should track the pace closely. A daughter of Le Havre [IRE], she is 85% in the money from seven starts.

#12 Papilio [IRE] (Castellano / M. Casse) will track the pace where she relishes the surface, distance, and course. This gal has hit the board in the last three. A daughter of Starspangledbanner [AUS], she is 72% in the money from eleven starts.

#13 Freydis the Red [FR] (B. Hernandez / McPeek) will track and clsoe into a strong pace. She is both a distance and course specialist hitting the board twice at each. A daughter of Saxon Warrior [JPN], she is 55% in the money from nine starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Mawj [IRE]  //  #2 Elusive Princess [FR],  #8 Elounda Queen [IRE],  #6 Lindy [FR],  #12 Papilio [IRE],  #13 Freydis the Red [FR].

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#2,  #8,  #6,  #12,  #13  //  #4 Mawj [IRE].

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