Keeneland Closes Out Spring

We go into the weekend before the first Saturday in May taking in the Keeneland finale.

Keeneland Race 9 {Elkhorn~G2~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year old Up~Stakes}
A highly talented field of fourteen will go to the grass in this feature race.  Some of the top distance Turfers converge on the Keeneland green for this one.  There is a few forwardly placed types that should keep the pace rolling.  It should be quite a race with any one of these fellas capable of pulling off the victory.

#5 Temeraine (Lezcano / Proctor) has a slight edge with the fourth highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three premier peaking workouts.  He holds the third highest speed number at the distance and is 75% in the money from four starts at same.
$1 WIN / $1 SHOW.

#13 Forte Dei Marmi [GB] (Graham / Attfield) looks to improve with his second start of the year.  He has run a couple of decent last out speed numbers, holds a two race progression, and has put in two sharp workouts. Also, he holds the highest speed number at the distance.  This lad should be in a nice tracking position ready to roll.
$1 SHOW.

#6 Suntracer (Albarado / Block) should close well with the proper pace. He has a couple of decent last out speed numbers, holds the second highest speed number at the distance and has produced a significant bullet workout.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Tricky Hat [CHI] (Napravnik / McGaughey) should be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and two excellent workouts.  He has secured a victory at the distance in one try.  He could be one of the forwardly placed that should hold on for a piece of the purse pie.

#11 Amen Kitten (J. Velazquez / Ward) should be in the mix with the highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three robust workouts.  He should close swiftly coming into the stretch.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Temeraine  /  #13 Forte Dei Marmi [GB]  /  #6 Suntracer  /  #10 Tricky Hat [CHI], #11 Amen Kitten.



Friday's Results
Keeneland R8.  Bewitch--G3.  Our first pick, Romantica [GB] finished 4th.  Our second pick, Aigue Marine [GB] finished 2nd for show money of $5.30.  Our third pick, Left a Message, finished 9th.
Superfecta went 12-11-10-9.
Bankroll gets a lift to $6.29.

Bewitching Keeneland

We begin our horse racing weekend with a fantastic Turf race from Kentucky.

Keeneland Race 8 {Bewitch~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}
A great group of twelve will take to the green in this annual affair. There is a little bit of speed to keep the pace honest, though the forwardly placed may have an advantage if they run modestly.  The majority have gone this distance and those that haven't show the potential to make it.  This should be a very exciting race.

#9 Romantica [GB] (Rosario / Mott) is coming off an extended layoff, but should seek the victory.  She holds the highest last out speed number, was working a two race progression, and has put in three strong peaking workouts.  This gal is a daughter of the great Turf sire, Galileo [IRE].
$1 SHOW.

#11 Aigue Marine [GB] (Graham / Clement) should challenge with a couple of excellent last out speed numbers and one solid workout.  She holds the second highest speed number at the distance.  Also a daughter of Galileo [IRE], she should be forwardly placed ready to pounce.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Left a Message (Lezcano / Proctor) should contend with the second highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and four stout workouts.  She is 100% in the money at this distance having run it three times.  This gal loves the Keeneland Turf.
$1 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Viva Rafaela [BRZ] (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) could be in the mix with third highest (tie) last out speed number and two terrific workouts.  She could be the front running speed and has acquitted herself well by hitting the board in a previous run at this distance.

#8 Angel Terrace (Leparoux / Sheppard) should be in the mix sharing the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two superb workouts.  She is another that loves the Keeneland Turf.

10 CENT Superfecta

#9 Romantica [GB]  /  #11 Aigue Marine [GB]  /  #2 Left a Message  /  #6 Viva Rafaela [BRZ], #8 Angel Terrace.



Last Superfecta Sunday Results
Gulfstream Park R8.  Safari Queen Stakes.  We just missed hitting our 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket.  Superfecta went 4-8-3-2.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Coursegold, won (1st) for show money of $1.80.
Bankroll tumbles to $4.19.