Stakes Saturday in Kentucky

On this Stakes Saturday we take in a tremendous Grade 2 down in Kentucky.

Churchill Downs Race 10 {Stephen Foster Stakes~G2~1 1/8 mile~4 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A great field of eight will go to the gate in this annual event. There is enough speed to maintain a stout pace. Speed figures are fairly close among all contestants. Three millionaires make an appearance for some more dough. It should be one of the more exciting races on the day.

#1 Fearless (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) looks to take another step forward with three very good last out speed numbers and two solid workouts. He has the tactical speed to stay the course no matter how the pace develops. This guy has a win over the Churchill track in his only appearance here. A son of Ghostzapper, he is 80% in the money from five career starts.
$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Owendale (Geroux / B. Cox) is on a nice improvement pattern with the second highest last out speed number and three robust workouts. He is 100% in the money at this distance from three starts all the while holding the second highest number at same. This should be tracking and closing swiftly into a strong pace. A son of Into Mischief, he is 66% in the money from fifteen career starts.
$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 By My Standards (G. Saez / Calhoun) looks to make quick work of this group with the highest (3-way tie) last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts. He is undefeated at this distance from three starts, holding the third highest speed number at same. Look for him to forwardly placed. A son of Goldencents, he is 89% in the money from nine career starts.
$2 SHOW.

#7 Silver Dust (Beschizza / Calhoun) should be in the midst of this horse fight sharing the highest last out speed number and putting in three dynamite workouts during a brief freshening. This lad relishes the Churchill oval and should be forwardly placed. A son of Tapit, he is 58% in the money from twenty-eight career starts.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($4.00)

#1 Fearless //  #8 Owendale,  #6 By My Standards,  #7 Silver Dust, #5 Tom's d'Etat (we will include him as a hedge; he should go off as the favorite)

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#1 Fearless  +  #8 Owendale  +  #6 By My Standards  +  #7 Silver Dust.




Last Superfecta Sunday (6/21) Results
Santa Anita Park R10.  American Stakes--G3.  We misfired on our 10 CENT Superfecta Box effort capturing only two of the four wagering interests required to cash. Superfecta went 4-8-5-6.
Our Bronze Horseshoe runner, Cleopatras Strike, finished 6th.
Bankroll dips to $153.73