A Graded Stakes Sprint in Kentucky

 On this Stakes Saturday we look in on a graded stakes sprint in Lexington, Kentucky.

Keeneland Race 9 {Lexus Raven Run~G2~ 7 Furlongs~3 year-old~Fillies~Graded Stakes}

With four scratches and three also eligibles entering in we look at a field of eleven.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

This is a speedy bunch that should create a frothy pace. Speed figs are very close making this one highly competitive. Only two have experience over the Keeneland track. Four will be attempting the distance for the first time. It should be a spectacular race.

#9 Ragtime (J. Alvarado / Mott) is the morning line favorite that should secure the victory. She holds the third highest last out speed number and two sound workouts. She will track the pace closely and sprout into the stretch. This gal is a distance specialist. A daughter of Union Rags, she is 100% in the money from four starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#8 Usha (I. Ortiz / Baffert) will stretch out slightly to this distance with the highest last out speed number and three quality peaking workouts. She should be part of the speed scenario. This gal will be seeking her third win in a row. A daughter of Tiz the Law, she is 100% in the money from six starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Om N Joy (Desormeaux / Ordonez) comes to the race on a five-race win streak. She shares the second highest last out speed number at a route and three robust workouts. Look for her to take advantage of a sizzling pace. This filly has a win at the distance. A daughter of Om, she is 75% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Simply Joking (Dettori / McCarthy) comes to the race with a modest layoff. She last raced at a route and has cobbled together four superb speedy workouts. She will try this distance for the first time. This gal has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. A daughter of Practical Joke, she is 75% in the money from four starts.

#12 Vodka With a Twist (L. Saez / D'Amato) is a distance specialist with the second highest speed number at same. She should track the pace closely and strike in the stretch. Two strong workouts add to her luster. A daughter of Thousand Words, she is 75% in the money from twelve starts.

#14 Taliesin (Pennington / Solis) enters the race from the also eligible list. She comes in from Parx. This gal shares the second highest last out speed number and two stout workouts. She should be forwardly placed. A daughter of Vekoma, she is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#9 Ragtime  ///  #8 Usha,  #5 Om N Joy,  #10 Simply Joking,  #12 Vodka With a Twist,  #14 Taliesin.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#8,  #5,  #10,  #12,  #14  ///  #9 Ragtime.

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