An Elkhorn Stakes Saturday

 We stay on at Keeneland for a fantastic Stakes race on the Turf at a classic distance.

Keeneland Race 9 {Elkhorn Stakes~G3~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A full field of twelve will run on the Turf in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed in this race to produce an honest pace. Speed figures are very close as every one of these fellas having hit the triple digit at least a couple. It should be extremely competitive. Only three will try the Keeneland Turf for the first time. One will be stretching out to this distance. Strong Turf pedigrees are in this race from top to bottom. This race will be one of the best on a great day of racing across the country.

#12 Balnikhov [IRE] (Geroux / D'Amato) comes in with the third highest last out speed number and three powerful workouts. This guy will close gallantly into the pace. He relishes the Turf and the distance. A millionaire son of Adaay [IRE], he is 61% in the money from thirty-one starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#6 Limited Liability (Dettori / McGaughey) is the deserved favorite with the highest last out speed number and three strong workouts over Turf. This lad absolutely loves the Turf, distance, and Keeneland course. He has the tactical speed to settle into the pace and launch into the stretch. A son of Kitten's Joy, he is 70% in the money from twenty starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#1 Rebel Red [GB] (J. Ortiz / Devaux) should track the pace closely with the fourth highest last out speed number and one solid workout. He the lone runner that will stretch out to this distance for the first time. He does lover the Turf and has done will over the Keeneland course. A son of Frankel [GB], he is 55% in the money from nine starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#2 Grand Sonata (J. Alvarado / Pletcher) has won at this distance in four tries. He comes in with four robust peaking workouts ready to run. This veteran runner loves the Turf and the Keeneland course. A millionaire son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 51% in the money from twenty-seven starts.

#11 Idratherbeblessed (Curtis / Hartman) comes in with the second last out speed number and two fine workouts. He could be the speed of the race. This lad is solid over the Turf and at the distance. A son of Unified, he is 63% in the money from thirty-one starts.

#8 Ole Crazy Bone (B. Hernandez / Calhoun) is another that will track the pace closely. He is strong over the Turf and at the distance. After hitting the board in his last three, he will try the Keeneland course for the first time. A son of Ghostzapper, he is 73% in the money from fifteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#12 Balnikhov [IRE]  ///  #6 Limited Liability,  #1 Rebel Red [GB],  #2 Grand Sonata,  #11 Idratherbeblessed,  #8 Ole Crazy Bone.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#6,  #1,  #2,  #11,  #8  ///  #12 Balnikhov [IRE].

May all your Stakes Saturday tickets cash!!!

Elkhorn Stakes at Keeneland

 We spend out Superfecta Sunday focusing in on a Turf distance race in Lexington, Kentucky.

Keeneland Race 8 {Elkhorn Stakes~G2~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

With two scratches there is a solid field of nine that will hit the grass in this annual event.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This group has relatively close speed numbers. There is sufficient speed to produce a fast pace. Only three have yet to race over the Keeneland course. All but one have gone this distance. It should be a fantastic race.

#4 Bold Act [IRE] (Dettori / Appleby) comes in from UAE with two wins in a row seeking to add a third. He loves the Turf, distance, and course. The deserved favorite with two peaking workouts over Turf. A son of New Approach [IRE], he has a 84% in the money record from thirteen starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#11 Silver Knott [GB] (Prat / Appleby) will stretch out with strong Jockey / Trainer stats. Loves the Turf and the course. Son of Lope de Vega [IRE], is 75% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#10 Missed the Cut (I. Ortiz / Sadler) holds the highest last out speed number and two endurance workouts. This guy will seek his third win in a row. A son of Quality Road, he is 60% in the money from fifteen starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#1 The Grey Wizard [IRE] (L. Saez / Motion) is100% in the money at this distance. Son of Caravaggio, is 58% itm. Four powerful workouts add to his cause.

#5 Dynadrive (R. Gutierrez / Maker) has three strong workouts and the third highest last out speed number. Son of Temple City, is 50% itm from 34 starts.

#3 Highland Chief [IRE] (J. Velazquez / Motion) has four works of increasing distance over the Turf showing considerable prep for this race. Son of Gleneagles [IRE], is 50% in the money from sixteen starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#4 Bold Act [IRE]  //  #11 Silver Knott [GB],  #10 Missed the Cut,  #1 The Grey Wizard [IRE],  #5 Dynadrive,  #3 Highland Chief [IRE].

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#11,  #10,  #1,  #5,  #3  //  #4 Bold Act [IRE].

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