Keeneland – POST SCRATCHES – MUDDY / SOFT
R6 – G2 TCA
#3 Judy the Beauty (6-5) – She simply has too much class for this field.
#7 Fioretti (12-1) – She’ll need to catch a flyer out of the gate. If she can repeat her last effort, Judy better have brought her running shoes.
#5 Leigh Court (3-1) – Consistent sort will probably just be off the pace throughout. Defending champ.
#1 Heykittykityykitty (10-1) – Okie bred seems to always run a decent race and could add value underneath.
R7 – G1 First Lady (Turf 8F)
#5 Easter (Ire) (4-1) – She’s been keeping top company in Europe and has handled her stablemate (#7 Outstanding) on a couple of occasions.
#11 Tepin (5-2) – Looks to be able to get a stalking trip from the outside post.
#1 Crowley’s Law (GB) (5-1) – Should save all the ground before having options turning for home.
#3 She’s Not Here (8-1) – Closer is in sharp form and draws well to save early ground.
R8 – G1 Breeders’ Futurity
#7 Exaggerator (7-2) – G2 winner is moving in the right direction and should only get better as the distances increase.
#8 Sheikh of Sheikhs (5-1) – Professional debut at SAR from outside post and Ward feels confident enough to try him here.
#4 Gametown (12-1) – Two strong efforts to start career and the maiden looks to improved with experience.
#5 Brody’s Cause (6-1) – Lit up the toteboard at CD after showing little in Turf debut. Should be finding his best strides late.
R9 – G1 Shadwell Mile (Turf 8F)
#12 Tourist (10-1) – Expect him to be forwardly placed and can’t sit right off the pace if need be.
#5 Dutch Connection (4-1) – Facing Group coming in Europe is usually a good recipe when they travel across the pond. Handled 15 rivals in Group 2 win at Ascot this summer. Expect him midpack early.
#4 Grand Arch (12-1) – Loves this course and is more than capable of running a winning race at nice odds today. Doesn’t mind a soft course.
#2 Kelinni (Ire) (15-1) – Experience runner is coming off a win on a soft course in Europe and draws well for his U.S. Debut.
R10 – Md 50k
#2 Anythingyoucando (7-2) – They gave him 9 chances at the MSW level before making the logical move here. Looms large on the drop and still could have a productive career.
#9 Foreststone (5-1) – Numbers have improved with each race and has the connections that know how to win races at KEE.
#6 Star Canyon (12-1) – Comes in fresh and is eligible to wake up on the drop / cut back angle.
#4 Bluegrass Special (5-1) – 0 for 13 but should be a factor underneath in exotics.
PK5 – 3 / 1 3 4 5 7 11 / 4 5 7 8 12 / 5 12 / 2 9 = $50 for $.50
PK4 – 1 3 4 5 7 11 / 4 5 7 8 12 / 5 12 / 2 9 = $50
Gulfstream Park POST SCRATCHES – FAST / FIRM
R9 – Florida Sire Foolish Pleasure 150k (Stanley Gold has a huge shot with all 3 of his runners)
#10 Sing Praises (6-1)
#8 Southern Barbeque (4-1)
#9 Twotwentyfive A (5-1)
#1 Focus On Me (7-2)
R10 – Armed Forces 75k (Turf 8F)
#2 Ian Smith (3-1) – Pletcher ships this one in from Saratoga and the route should not be a problem, especially from a advantageous post position. Expect around 7-5 at post time.
#9 J R’s Holiday (7-2) – Continues to improve and just dusted the field in most recent on this course going two turns.
#4 Decisive Boss (10-1) – Way different result when switched to the lawn and Street Boss’s progeny have shown an affinity for the grass.
#11 Bullet Gone Astray (8-1) – Must avoid getting caught wide in the first turn from wide post, but stakes winner is a win candidate with an ideal trip.
R11 – Florida Sire In Reality 500k
#7 Tribal Drama (7-2) – Gutsy win on the sealed sloppy track in the prep race for this. Gets a decent draw and no reason to think that 8.5F will be a problem.
#12 El Charro (8-1) – Does his best running late and if able to save some ground, he could be a serious threat to top choice.
#3 Abercorn (9-2) – Made a serious late bid to catch Tribal Drama in most recent and could relish the extra real estate today.
#9 Li’l Meatball (4-1) – Will have to turn the tables on a bunch of these to have his picture taken, but a minor slice is well within his capabilities.
R12 – OC 25k/N1X
#9 Amigo (5-1)
#1 Home Grown Hero (15-1)
#3 Black Martino (7-2)
#12 Giant’s Passion (6-1)
PK4 – 1 8 9 10 / 2 9 / 3 7 12 / 1 3 5 9 12 = $60 for $.50
Good Racing Luck
