The Last KD 152 Prep Race

 Off we go to Keeneland to enjoy the last KD 152 prep race. Though there will be no effect to the top twenty derby point scorers when a winner emerges from the race. The winner could move on to one of the other Triple Crown races.

Keeneland Race 10 {Stonestreet Lexington Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A fine field of ten will go to the gate in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed to make a fast pace. Speed numbers are fairly close making this one very competitive. Only two have competed over the Keeneland oval. Four will be stretching out to the distance. Six are nominated to the Triple Crown races. It should be a very good race to wager and watch.

#10 Confessional (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) should track the pace closely. He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a slightly longer route and two superb workouts. This lad has a victory over the Keeneland track. A son of Essential Quality, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Corona de Oro (B. Hernandez / D. Stewart) shares the fourth highest last out speed number and has put in one supreme bullet workout. Look for him to be forwardly placed. He has hit the board over the Keeneland track. A son of Bolt d'Oro, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Ezum (Prat / B. Cox) will be making his third start of the form cycle. He comes to the race with the highest last out speed number and two strong workouts. Look for him to be part of the speed scenario. This will be a stretch out for him. Another son of Essential Quality, he holds a 50%-win rate from two starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other wagering Interests

#11 I Did I Did (JJ Hernandez / Maker) will do underneath. He holds the third highest last out speed number and one fine workout. This guy should track the pace closely. Son of Curlin, is 42% in the money.

#7 The Hell We Did (L. Saez / Fincher) stretches out after earning the second highest last out speed number at a sprint. He has put in a sound workout. Look for him to track the pace very closely. A son of Authentic, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

#8 Trendsetter (Kimura / Colebrook) has hit the board at this distance. One good work helps his cause. He is another that will track the pace closely. A son of Modernist, he is 57% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#10 Confessional  ///  #1 Corona de Oro,  #9 Ezum,  #11 I Did I Did,  #7 The Hell We Did,  #8 Trendsetter.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#1,  #9,  #11,  #7,  #8  ///  #10 Confessional.

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

Stakes Saturday in Lexington, Kentucky

 On this Stakes Saturday we take in the last KD 151 points race.

Keeneland Race 9 {Lexington Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A reduced field of seven will go to the gate essentially for the purse money.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is enough speed to produce an honest pace. Speed numbers are very close giving any of these colts a chance to win. Only two have raced over the Keeneland dirt. Four will be stretching out to the distance. All have been well prepped and ready for battle. It should be a fine race.

#3 Bullard (Rispoli / McCarthy) will stretch out to this distance with a decent last out speed number and four strong workouts. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Gun Runner, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Hypnus (L. Saez / McPeek) is another tracker with a decent last out speed number at a longer route and two superb peaking workouts. He has experience at this distance winning once in two tries. A son of Into Mischief, he is 33% in the money from three starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#7 Praetor (Prat / C. Brown) should be forwardly placed and could be the controlling speed. This guy comes in from Gulfstream Park with the third highest speed number and two fine workouts. Another son of Into Mischief, he is 100% in the money from three starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Gosger (I. Ortiz / B. Walsh) will be making his third career start with the highest last out speed number and four supreme peaking workouts. He should track the pace closely. A son of Nyquist, he is 100% in the money from two starts.

#2 Bracket Buster (M. Franco / Oliver) comes in off a modest layoff. He holds the highest speed number at the distance and three solid workouts. This guy is another that will track the pace closely. A son of Vekoma, he is 50% in the money from four starts.

#5 Native Runner (J. Ortiz / McPeek) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and two speedy workouts. This guy will be pursuing his third win in a row. He has tactical speed and will adapt to the pace. A son of Laoban, he is 50% in the money from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Bullard  ///  #8 Hypnus,  #7 Praetor,  #6 Gosger,  #2 Bracket Buster,  #5 Native Runner.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

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

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