The Fillies Have the Oaks

Today the Kentucky Oaks, tomorrow the Kentucky Derby.  On the eve of KD 137 we look at the talented fillies in the Kentucky Oaks.  There is a fantastic undercard on Oaks day.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Kentucky Oaks~G1~1 1/8 mile~3 year old~fillies~Stakes}
A lucky field of thirteen will go to the gate.  Only one of these gals has raced at this distance, the rest will be moving up in distance.  In a full, talented field like this there are several that could pull off the win.  The field is as wide open as the Derby will be tomorrow.

#3 Summer Soiree (Saez / Motion) has the speed to control the pace and run to victory.  She will be moving up from a mile distance with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three superlative, peaking workouts.  She will attempt to wire this field.
$2 SHOW.

#9 Daisy Devine (Graham / McKeever) will be forwardly placed ready to strike at the top of the stretch.  She has a comparatively decent last out speed number, a five race progression in a five race career, and four sensational, peaking workouts.  It should be noted that jockey, James Graham, brings his game to a top level on big race days.  This gal is one of the few on today's card that could pull off an upset.
$2 SHOW.

#6 Zazu (Rosario / Sadler) this gal looks in beautiful form ready to challenge with the third highest last out speed number, a three race progression and four stamina inducing workouts prepping her for the distance.  She will challenge swiftly in the stretch.
$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#12 Plum Pretty (M. Garcia / Baffert) is another that could post the win.  She has the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and four endurance peaking workouts.  Despite the outside post don't count this filly out.

#1 Joyful Victory (Smith / L. Jones) will be the favorite with a couple of decent last out speed numbers with wins to point to.  She is holding a four race progression and has posted two robust workouts.  She will be tracking the pace and saving ground near the rail.

#4 Kathmanblu (Leparoux / McPeek) is another that will be in the hunt for the big purse.  She has the second highest (tie)  overall speed number, a couple of decent last out speed numbers and two solid workouts.  She could also launch a strong closing effort at the top of the stretch.

There is NO 10 CENT Superfecta Offered on Oaks and Derby Days.

















Thursday's Results
Hollywood R5.  Our first pick, Courtside, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Dancing At Dark, placed 2nd for show money of $4.00.  Our third pick, Chinese Praise, finished 4th.  Superfecta went 1-2-5-6.
Bankroll Dips to $7.20.