Stakes Saturday, long, on the Turf

 Three year-olds go on the Turf under the Twin Spires in the lucky last.

Churchill Downs Race 11 {Audobon Stakes~1 1/8 mile~TURF~3 year-old Stakes}

An excellent field of eleven will hit the carpet in this Turf Stakes. Interestingly there are five Triple Crown nominees in this contest. Connections must feel that their charges could be more successful on the green. There is enough speed to maintain an honest pace. Speed figs are fairly close making it a competitive contest. All have put forward strong workouts. It should be one of the best races on this Stakes Saturday.

#9 James Jones (Santana / C. Brown) will making his third career start having already gone this distance twice. He holds the third highest last out speed number and four solid works. This guy will track and go coming into the stretch. A son of More Than Ready, he is 100% in the money from two career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#10 Speaking Scout (L. Saez / Motion) will be dropping in distance from his last. He holds three good last out speed numbers and four strong workouts. This lad will track the pace closely according to the flow of the race. A son of Mr. Speaker, he is 72% in the money from seven career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#2 Grand Sonata (Gaffalione / Pletcher) will stretch out to this distance with the fourth highest last out speed number and four sound workouts. He is another tracker. A son of Medaglia d'Oro, he is 83% in the money from six career starts.

$2 SHOW.

#6 Red Run (Leparoux / Asmussen) will close significantly as they turn for home. He holds the second highest last out speed number and four peaking workouts. This guy is one of four in the field that has gone this distance. A son of Gun Runner, he has hit the board three times in eight career starts.

 Notes on Other Wagering Interests 

#3 Tallahatchiebridge (Geroux / S. Joseph) has a win at this distance in onlty attempt. Superb peaking workouts. Son of Will Take Charge.

#7 Smokin' T (J. Velazquez / McGaughey) will stretch out with the highest last out speed number and a good work tab. A son of War Front.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5)

#9 James Jones  //  #10 Speaking Scout,  #2 Grand Sonata,  #6 Red Run,  #3 Tallahatchiebridge,  #7 Smokin' T.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#9 James Jones  +  #10 Speaking Scout  +  #2 Grand Sonata  +  #6 Red Run.

10 CENT Superfecta Straight ($6.40)

#9 James Jones  /  #10 Speaking Scout,  #2 Grand Sonata  /  #10,  #2,  #6 Red Run,  #3 Tallahatchie Bridge,  #7 Smokin' T  /  ALL.

Best of luck on all your Stakes Saturday tickets!!!