Keeneland Opening Today

That great horse place, Keeneland, opens today.  We will look at a Turf stakes race as the Spring racing seasons begins to bloom.

Keeneland Race 9 {Transylvania Stakes~G3~1 1/16 mile~Turf~3 year old~Stakes}
A quality field of ten will line up for this annual race.  A majority are capable of pulling off the victory.  There should be a fairly honest pace.

#7 Great Mills (Leparoux / Asmussen) seems to have a slight edge with the highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progressionm and four terrific, peaking workouts.  Coming off three wins in a row over sprinting distances.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Adirondack Summer (A. Garcia / Clement)  will challenge also with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and two sturdy workouts.  He will close fast.
$2 SHOW.

#3 Powhatan County (Castellano / Weaver) looks ready with the third highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two superb workouts.  Expect him to be forwardly placed.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests
#2 Legendary King (Stephen / Dorochenko) will be making his second North American start after some fine racing in Poland.  Could be an interesting long shot play with a 100% in the money record on the Turf.

#1 Stormy Rush (Lezcano / Attfield) could be a factor coming off a layoff.  He likes the surface and has put in four top-notch workouts.

#8 Memen [IRE] (Desormeaux / Lloyd) appears to be well prepped for this race with a decent last out speed mark in his first North American race.  He has posted three fast workouts and will close swiftly for a piece of the purse.

#4 Ronin Dax (Lenclud / Vance) will be in the hunt with the second highest last out speed number, a three race progression, and three strong workouts.

#10 Pluck (Gomez / Motion) should be in the mix quite capable of pulling off the victory with the highest (tie) speed number on the surface and one good workout.

10 CENT Superfecta
#7 Great Mills / #6 Adirondack Summer / #3 Powhatan County / #2 Legendary King, #1 Stormy Rush, #8 Memen [IRE], #4 Ronin Dax, #10 Pluck.

















Thursday's Results
Gulfstream R8.  Our first pick, Batter Up, won (1st) for win money of $2.50 and show money of $1.50.  Our second pick, Aussi Austin, finished 6th.  Our third pick, Issac Newton, finished 9th.  Superfecta went 9-2-8-4.
Bankroll dips a bit to $8.50.