It's a Keeneland Spring

 On this Stakes Saturday we look in on the last of the Kentucky Derby prep races.

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

A rambunctious field of eleven will go to the gate searching for KD 148 points. 

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Derby points are on the line in the amount of 20-8-4-2 for first through fourth respectively. Six of the lads in the race can add to their Derby points with a finish in the top four. Others may be prepping for the Preakness. All are Triple Crown nominees. There is enough speed to push the pace. Speed numbers are very close making this one extremely competitive. It should be the most exciting race on a fully stacked Keeneland card.

#7 Major General (I. Ortiz / Pletcher) looks to improve from a big stumble in his last start. He has fired three solid peaking workouts in preparation. He has a win at this distance from two tries. This guy has the tactical speed to enjoin the pace. He has ten KD 148 points. A son of Constitution, he holds a 66% win rate from three career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Tawny Port (Geroux / B. Cox) comes back after racing two weeks ago. He holds the highest last out speed number at a longer route and three strong peaking workouts. Certainly the deserved favorite. With forty KD 148 points he is on the cusp of a gate spot in the Derby. A finish in the top four would cement his run in the Derby. A son of Pioneer of the Nile, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Ethereal Road (V. Espinoza / Lukas) comes in after racing last Saturday in the Bluegrass. He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and two bullet workouts in the last thirty days. This colt has twenty KD 148 points. He should track the pace and strike in the stretch. This guy excels at this distance. A son of Quality Road, he is 50% in the money from six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests with brief annotations.

#11 Call Me Midnight (Graham / Desormeaux). Son of Midnight Lute. Highest speed number at this distance. Comes out of a longer route. Ten KD 148 points.

#2 In Due Time (P. Lopez / Breen) Son of Not This Time. Second highest dirt speed fig. 100% in the money from four races. Twenty KD 148 points.

#8 Strava (Gaffalione / D. Stewart) Son of Into Mischief. Has already won at Keeneland. Three power workouts. 100% in the money from three career starts.

#10 Dash Attack (Prat / McPeek) Son of Munnings. Four superb workouts. 50% win rate from four career starts. Ten KD 148 points. 

$1 Exacta Wheel ($6.00)

#7 Major General  //  #9 Tawny Port,  #4 Ethereal Road,  #11 Call Me Midnight,  #2 In Due Time,  #8 Strava,  #10 Dash Attack.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#7 Major General  +  #9 Tawny Port  +  #4 Ehtereal Road  +  #11 Call Me Midnight.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($4.00)

#7 Major General  /  #9 Tawny Port  /  #4 Ethereal Road,  #11 Call Me Midnight,  #2 In Due Time,  #8 Strava,  #10 Dash Attack  /  ALL.

Best of luck to you all on every wager you make this Stakes Saturday!!!