Keeneland this week
April 7, 2009 by Jarrod Horak
Filed under Horses, Stakes Races, Synthetic Tracks
Wednesday (April 8th)
Extended sprint synthetic specialist Evita Argentina beat the gents last time, and she’s back with female friends in the featured Beaumont (G2). She’ll be rolling late under Garrett Gomez.
Selva is the one to catch, and Consequence needed her last and looms the value play.
Thursday (April 9th)
BC Filly & Mare Sprint winner Ventura figures an odds-on choice in the Vinery Madison (G1). Frankel trainee is deadly around one turn and won this race last year.
Informed Decision, Bear Now, and Bsharsonata are the logical alternatives should the aforementioned fav stub her toe.
Friday (April 10th)
Possible Blue Grass entrant Hello Broadway is part of a compact allowance affair on Friday, and this looks like a good confidence building spot for the well bred Tagg runner.
Friday’s feature is the Grade 1 Maker’s Mark Mile , and Thorn Song is the one to catch and beat.
Twilight Meteor owns fine positional speed and sports the look of a solid contender.
Saturday (April 11th)
Coming to the end of the Derby prep road, and the $750k Blue Grass (G1) has a sweet graded pot for those looking to qualify for the big dance on May 2nd.
A full field is expected, including good looking Lane’s End winner Hold Me Back . The Mott trainee clearly likes synthetic and is the one to beat.
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