Keeneland graded entries for Friday’s opening-day races
First post 1:05 p.m.
FIRST RACE—$60,000, Maiden Special Weight, 2-Year-Olds, 4 1/2 Furlongs
PP | Horse | Wt. | Jockey | Odds |
1. | a-Figjam | 118 | A. Cox | 20-1 |
2. | b-Kowboy Posse | 118 | T. Pizarro | 10-1 |
3. | Mugrosito | 118 | O. Mojica | 10-1 |
4. | Just Be Frank | 118 | D. Cannon | 5-1 |
5. | Kentucky Chromless | 118 | C. Orm | 12-1 |
6. | Kitty Kat Kate | 115 | J. Ortiz | 5-2 |
7. | d-Baytown Lex | 118 | J. Gilligan | 5-1 |
8. | a-I’m Corfu | 118 | A. Cox | 20-1 |
9. | Waki Patriot | 115 | C. Lanerie | 6-1 |
10. | c-Rhyder Time | 118 | C. Villasana | 8-1 |
11. | b-Jersey Town Cat | 118 | T. Pizarro | 10-1 |
12. | Fairyland | 115 | J. Garcia | 5-2 |
13. | d-Taurus C | 118 | C. Sullivan | 5-1 |
14. | c-Bullet Bandit | 118 | D. Parker | 8-1 |
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Wesley Ward has a pair of fillies entered to go against the boys in the opener. FAIRYLAND and KITTY KAT KATE are both high-priced Keeneland sales grads and whichever one goes gets the edge today. JUST BE FRANK had a very good gate work here last week for Bill Helmbrecht and has to be respected. WAKI PATRIOT is also a filly who is in the capable hands of John Hancock.
SECOND RACE—$21,000, Starters Allowance, 4-Year-Olds & Up Fillies and Mares, 6 1/2 Furlongs, 1:39
PP | Horse | Wt. | Jockey | Odds |
1. | Blonde in the City | 120 | D. Cannon | 4-1 |
2. | Rhodium | 120 | Hernandez | 8-5 |
3. | Annoy | 118 | Bridgmohan | 2-1 |
4. | National Girl | 111 | E. Murray | 10-1 |
5. | Color Me Blush | 118 | R. Hisby | 15-1 |
6. | Kate N Abs Reward | 118 | F. Geroux | 10-1 |
7. | Sky Princess | 120 | A. Pusac | 10-1 |
RHODIUM is a seven year old veteran who has finished in the money in ten of her last twelve races. She has the speed to make the lead and is capable of the wire to wire win. ANNOY was dropped to the bottom last out and came away with an easy win. She faces tougher today but has the back class to be dangerous. BLONDE IN THE CITY beat the top pick here back in October and will be running at the end.
THIRD RACE—$76,000, Allowance Optional Claiming, 4-Year-Olds & Up, 1 Mile, 2:12
PP | Horse | Wt. | Jockey | Odds |
1. | Money Flows | 118 | J. Rosario | 5-2 |
2. | Crewman | 118 | C. Landeros | 12-1 |
3. | Clear the Mine | 118 | J. Bravo | 7-2 |
4. | Egyptian | 120 | J. Graham | 6-1 |
5. | December Seven | 118 | C. Lanerie | 2-1 |
6. | Rated R Superstar | 118 | R. Albarado | 4-1 |
DECEMBER SEVEN was no match for Honorable Duty last out but that one came right back to win the Gr. 2 New Orleans Handicap in his next start. This is an easier spot and he figures to be able to regain his winning ways with Lanerie picking up the mount for Paul McGee. MONEY FLOWS is a lightly races six year old who has been in the money in seven of his nine races and is the one to beat. RATED R SUPERSTAR has the class to be dangerous.
FOURTH RACE—$28,000, Maiden Claiming, $50,000, 3-Year-Olds & Up, 1 1/16 Miles, 2:45
PP | Horse | Wt. | Jockey | Odds |
1. | Roustabout | 123 | M. Mena | 2-1 |
2. | Summer O Fiftyfour | 123 | J. Lezcano | 4-1 |
3. | Starinthemaking | 116 | F. Geroux | 6-1 |
4. | Hardly Seen Slim | 116 | C. Hill | 12-1 |
5. | Wissam | 116 | J. Velazquez | 4-1 |
6. | Whole Lotta Luck | 116 | Hernandez | 6-1 |
7. | Gladtobehere | 116 | J. Castellano | 15-1 |
8. | Barry’s Swing | 116 | J. Ortiz | 6-1 |
WISSAM was stuck down on the rail and didn't fire in his debut. His stable mate Patch won that one and came right back to finish second in the Louisiana Derby. Pletcher has excellent numbers with his second time runners and this one can be expected to run much better today. ROUSTABOUT has been running well for Al Stall who is having a terrific year. He is definitely the one to beat. SUMMER O FIFTYFOUR can't be overlooked.
FIFTH RACE—$20,000, Claiming, $10,000, 4-Year-Olds & Up Fillies and Mares, 6 Furlongs, 3:18
PP | Horse | Wt. | Jockey | Odds |
1. | Ginger Stone | 118 | C. Hill | 6-1 |
2. | Gallant Lady | 118 | J. Valdivia | 30-1 |
3. | Secondhand Justice | 118 | R. Hisby | 20-1 |
4. | Venetian | 118 | D. Cannon | 12-1 |
5. | I’m Extraordinary | 118 | J. Gilligan | 8-1 |
6. | Princess Dinah | 118 | A. Quinonez | 6-1 |
7. | Delusional K K | 118 | Hernandez | 2-1 |
8. | Smart Kit | 118 | D. Parker | 7-2 |
9. | Lovethislife | 118 | J. Graham | 3-1 |
10. | Scout It Out | 118 | M. Mena | 20-1 |
DELUSIONAL KK drops in for a tag and has run well over the Keeneland surface in both of her starts. Her best would make her a winner at this level. LOVETHISLIFE also takes the class drop and figures to be tough. GINGER STONE is a contender.
SIXTH RACE—$72,000, Allowance, 3-Year-Olds Fillies, 1 1/8 Miles (Turf), 3:51
PP | Horse | Wt. | Jockey | Odds |
1. | Valentine Wish | 118 | T. Pizarro | 30-1 |
2. | Joust | 118 | J. Leparoux | 4-1 |
3. | Chubby Star | 118 | J. Ortiz | 12-1 |
4. | Danceland | 123 | J. Velazquez | 5-1 |
5. | Sky Flower | 118 | J. Gilligan | 30-1 |
6. | Tap of War | 118 | R. Albarado | 15-1 |
7. | Savannah Belle | 118 | C. Lanerie | 30-1 |
8. | Folk Magic | 118 | J. Castellano | 8-1 |
9. | Talaaqy | 123 | P. Lopez | 6-1 |
10. | Lipstick City | 118 | J. Rosario | 5-1 |
11. | Enstone | 118 | J. Lezcano | 6-1 |
12. | Sweeping Paddy | 118 | L. Saez | 5-1 |
13. | Summertime Sky | 118 | F. Geroux | 8-1 |
14. | Coco Channel | 118 | Hernandez | 20-1 |
15. | Grateful | 118 | L. Saez | 5-1 |
16. | Enchanting Kitten | 118 | J. Castellano | 4-1 |
JOUST has been off since October when she finished fifth behind eventual B.C. Juv. Fillies Turf winner New Money Honey. Clement adds lasix for her three year old debut and she rates a slight edge in what looks like a very well matched allowance race. DANCELAND has shown improvement in every start for Shug McGaughey. She comes off of a game maiden win and Johnny V. is aboard. VALENTINE WISH is capable of a good effort at nice odds.
SEVENTH RACE—$70,000, Maiden Special Weight, 3-Year-Olds Fillies, 7 Furlongs, 4:24
PP | Horse | Wt. | Jockey | Odds |
1. | Another Gal | 121 | J. Velazquez | 12-1 |
2. | Miss Adele | 121 | P. Lopez | 15-1 |
3. | Conquest Classic | 121 | J. McKee | 15-1 |
4. | So Innocent | 121 | L. Saez | 15-1 |
5. | Defy | 121 | C. Lanerie | 8-1 |
6. | Tiger Eyes | 121 | C. Hill | 4-1 |
7. | Pauline Revere | 121 | C. Landeros | 6-1 |
8. | Noelle’s Mischief | 121 | J. Leparoux | 9-2 |
9. | Ettalusive | 121 | J. Lezcano | 6-1 |
10. | Fairybrook | 121 | J. Ortiz | 10-1 |
11. | True Boots | 121 | R. Albarado | 5-1 |
12. | Swat | 121 | J. Castellano | 12-1 |
13. | Tweeting | 121 | F. Geroux | 5-1 |
14. | Shoyoya | 121 | C. Lanerie | 20-1 |
ANOTHER GAL ran a decent race in her debut at Turfway and figures to move forward for Charlie Lopresti. He adds blinkers and lasix and Velazquez picks up the mount. TIGER EYES closed well to finish second in her Fair Grounds debut and will also benefit from that effort. PAULINE REVERE was no match for next out GP Oaks winner Salty but has trained well since coming to Ky. and has to be considered.
EIGHTH RACE—$72,000, Allowance, 4-Year-Olds & Up, 6 Furlongs, 4:57
PP | Horse | Wt. | Jockey | Odds |
1. | Mooose | 118 | J. Graham | 30-1 |
2. | Forge Ahead Franki | 118 | J. Valdivia | 5-1 |
3. | Mutaraamy | 118 | L. Saez | 9-5 |
4. | Town Classic | 118 | R. Albarado | 6-1 |
5. | Mexico Memories | 118 | F. Geroux | 15-1 |
6. | Favorite Coach | 118 | J. Gilligan | 15-1 |
7. | Infinite Midnight | 118 | C. Orm | 6-1 |
8. | Lookin for a Kiss | 118 | C. Lanerie | 2-1 |
LOOKIN FOR A KISS had a rough trip last out but rallied well to finish second. He cuts back to six furlongs today and should be rallying from off of the pace with Lanerie aboard. Give him the edge over MUTARAAMY in a close call. MUTARAAMY looked very sharp in his maiden score at Gulfstream and will be tough to beat for McLaughlin and Saez. FORGE AHEAD FRANKIE is a contender.
NINTH RACE—$150,000, Transylvania Stakes, 3-Year-Olds, 1 1/16 Miles (Turf), 5:30
PP | Horse | Wt. | Jockey | Odds |
1. | Profiteer | 120 | J. Velazquez | 5-1 |
2. | Makarios | 118 | N. Juarez | 20-1 |
3. | Big Score | 123 | J. Castellano | 5-1 |
4. | Oscar Performance | 123 | J. Ortiz | 9-5 |
5. | Ticonderoga | 120 | J. Rosario | 3-1 |
6. | Sonic Boom | 120 | J. Leparoux | 6-1 |
7. | Dahog | 123 | A. Cox | 50-1 |
8. | Cowboy Culture | 118 | F. Geroux | 10-1 |
9. | Holiday Stone | 118 | L. Saez | 12-1 |
B.C. Juv. Turf winner OSCAR PERORMANCE makes his three year old debut in the Transylvania. He has been training sharply for Brian Lynch who figures to have him ready to fire today. He has the speed to be on or near the lead and looks best with regular rider Jose Ortiz back aboard. TICONDEROGA was fourth behind the top pick in the B.C. He came back to win the Palm Beach last month for Chad Brown and will be tough with that race under his belt. PROFITEER just missed out after back to back wins for Shug and has to be respected.
TENTH RACE—$22,000, Claiming, $20,000, 3-Year-Olds & Up Fillies and Mares, 6 1/2 Furlongs, 6:03
PP | Horse | Wt. | Jockey | Odds |
1. | Okbyecya | 116 | R. Albarado | 6-1 |
2. | Wind Cheater | 122 | J. Valdivia | 6-1 |
3. | Heartbreak Hill | 122 | J. Leparoux | 5-1 |
4. | Stella Nova | 116 | D. Sarvis | 8-1 |
5. | Soso | 116 | C. Lanerie | 15-1 |
6. | Tengey | 116 | R. Bracho | 20-1 |
7. | Bayshore Drive | 122 | J. Burke | 8-1 |
8. | Carmela | 122 | A. Quinonez | 15-1 |
9. | Miss Coco | 122 | C. Landeros | 5-1 |
10. | Just a Nip | 122 | J. Graham | 20-1 |
11. | Kirby’s Penny | 122 | J. Ortiz | 4-1 |
12. | Big Blue Arrow | 116 | J. Lezcano | 6-1 |
13. | Cold Hearted Pearl | 116 | J. Gilligan | 5-1 |
14. | Score Babe | 122 | D. Cannon | 12-1 |
BAYSHORE DRIVE was second behind multiple winner Rulelikecleopatra at Turfway and could spring the upset in this non winners of two. HEARTBREAK HILL drops in for a tag and her best makes her dangerous. KIRBY'S PENNY is a definite threat.
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This story was originally published April 6, 2017 at 7:06 PM with the headline "Keeneland graded entries for Friday’s opening-day races."