There were 435 Races on across 47 meetings. There was 9 races at Aqueduct first race 18:20, 10 races at Ascot (Aus) first race 4:19 Ascot (BG), 8 races at Ayr first race 13:15, 7 races at Bangor-on-Dee first race 13:05, 8 races at Brighton first race 16:06, 8 races at Charles Town first race 01:02, 3 races at Club Hipico first race 01:25, 7 races at Curragh first race 13:35, 9 races at Dalby first race 3:09 (BG), 9 races at Eagle Farm first race 2:38 (BG), 9 races at Enghien first race 12:23, 12 races at Fukushima first race 01:50, 8 races at Gold Coast Poly first race Kurrawa Surf Club Mdn Plate, 7 races at Golden Gate Fields first race 21:45, 11 races at Gulfstream first race 18:10, 8 races at Hawthorne first race 20:50, 17 races at Hipo Chile first race 17:30, 8 races at Horsham first race 3:36 (BG), 10 races at Keeneland first race 18:00, 8 races at Kembla Grange first race 3:25 (BG), 10 races at Kenilworth first race 11:20, 11 races at Kochi first race 07:30, 12 races at Kyoto first race 02:00, 12 races at Las Piedras first race 16:40, 11 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 8 races at Le Croise-Laroche first race 15:45, 17 races at Lone Star first race 01:02, 9 races at Lyon Parilly first race 10:25 Lyon-Parilly, 10 races at Mornington first race 2:50 (BG), 10 races at Morphettville first race Triple M (Rs1ly), 7 races at Newbury first race 13:30, 7 races at Nottingham first race 16:50, 12 races at Oaklawn Park first race 18:10, 6 races at Ooty first race 06:30, 6 races at Pioneer Park first race 6:22 (BG), 10 races at Randwick first race 2:25 (BG), 11 races at Saga first race 07:15, 15 races at San Isidro first race 17:15, 9 races at Santa Anita first race 01:15, 10 races at Sha Tin (HK) first race 06:00 Sha Tin, 9 races at Tampa Bay Downs first race 17:18, 6 races at Tarbes first race 09:10, 6 races at Taree first race 4:26 (BG), 8 races at Thirsk first race 15:45, 12 races at Tokyo first race 02:10, 9 races at Turffontein first race 11:00, 6 races at Warren first race 4:21 (BG), no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 18:00 Keeneland Race 1 - Maiden Claiming

Info Form Odds Rating Weight OR Days since last run Age Jockey Trainer Comments
1st (1) Put The Crazy Away
4Abel CedilloTim GirtenPlaced in three of eight starts. Finished 8l behind Literary when fifth of 7 at 33-10 on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 1m last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Raymond Paquette III. Likely to find a few too strong.
3rd (2) Lady Aberdeen
3Tyler GaffalioneBrendan WalshUnplaced in all three starts. Finished 14l behind Zoe's Prime when sixth of 9 at 13-2 on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 5f (good) last month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time and the drop in grade ought to aid her chance.
2nd (7) She's Always Rosie
3Gerardo CorralesWilliam MoreyPlaced once in three starts. Third of 11 behind Mitole Magic beaten 1 1/4l at 7-5fav on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f last month. One of the likelier winners.
4th (8) Golden Degree
3Brian Jr HernandezW CalhounYet to place in four starts. Beaten 15l behind Helen's Little Sis at 25-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 6f last month. Merits serious consideration.
(3) Gift Gorgeous
3David CohenJ DesormeauxUnplaced in both starts. Finished behind Spiritual Lady when fifth of 9 at 13-1 on her latest outing at Keeneland over 6f earlier this month. Needs to improve.
(4) Ms I Speight
3Reylu GutierrezDestin HeathDam won at 6f. The betting could reveal some clues.
(5) Tan Lines
5Luan MachadoAnna NavarreteHalf-sister to Mandy, won four times between 4f and 7f. Best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
(6) West Coast Harbor
3Jane ElliottMichael PuhichUnplaced in both starts. Beaten 10l behind Just An Opinion at 8-1 when eighth of 9 on her latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 6f last month. Hard to fancy.


LADY ABERDEEN has yet to shine, but she is fancied to shed the maiden tag now eased in grade. She's Always Rosie and Golden Degree are others to consider.


Race 2: 18:32 Keeneland Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight

Info Form Odds Rating Weight OR Days since last run Age Jockey Trainer Comments
2nd (4) Penny's Smile
3Alex AchardPhilip SimsDam a lightly raced maiden. She would be a surprise winner.
3rd (12) Zen Moment
3Charle OliverosEric ReedHalf-sister to Ox Eyed Daisy, won at 1m. Finished 2 1/2l behind Yuma's Shadow when fourth of 11 at 15-1 on her racecourse debut at Turfway Park over 6f last month. Others appeal more.
4th (10) Up On The Edge
3Flavien PratRodolphe BrissetPlaced in three of six starts. Beaten 13l behind Bette Davis at 13-5fav when seventh of 11 on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 1m in December last year. Has the ability to play a leading role.
1st (11) Winakaching
3Martin GarciaDale RomansHalf-sister to Metropol, won three times at 6f and 1m. Third of 11 behind Yuma's Shadow beaten 1 1/4l at 19-2 on her racecourse debut at Turfway Park over 6f last month. That experience ought to stand her in good stead.
(1) Ice Water
3Tyler GaffalioneRobert MedinaPlaced once in two starts. Beaten 2 3/4l by Parola Sicura when second of 4 at 21-20fav on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f last month. Can make her presence felt.
(2) Sailing
3Irad Ortiz JrClaude McGaughey IIIDam won five times at 1m. Jockey booking is a positive and she is worth a second look.
(3) Above All Else
3Luan MachadoAnna NavarreteHalf-sister to Bye Bye Bobby, won six times between 6f and 1m 1f. Best watched.
(5) Queen Anna T
3Declan CannonAndrew McKeeverDam won at 5f. Recent workouts would suggest she might need more time.
(6) Classy'n Connected
3Edgar MoralesThomas Drury, JrPlaced in three of seven starts. Beaten a neck by Yuma's Shadow when second of 11 at 11-4fav on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f last month. Holds every chance.
(7) Evocation
3L DettoriCaio CaramoriUnplaced in all five starts. Finished 10l behind Voice From Above when sixth of 8 at 3-1 on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 1m in February. She is wearing blinkers for the first time, which will need to spark some improvement.
(8) Princess Is Olivia
3Axel ConcepcionJuan CanoPlaced in four of six starts. Beaten 5l by Marmalade Skye when second of 8 at 9-5fav on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f last month. Could land a blow.
(9) Aaralyn
3Corey LanerieJeff HilesPlaced in three of six starts. Beaten 8l behind Sweet Mimi at 9-1 when 11th of 12 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 7f (good) in January. Enters calculations.


PRINCESS IS OLIVIA has been knocking on the door in recent starts and any further improvement can see her shed the maiden tag. Classy'n Connected and Aaralyn head the remainder.


Race 3: 19:04 Keeneland Race 3 - Allowance Optional Claiming

Info Form Odds Rating Weight OR Days since last run Age Jockey Trainer Comments
4th (1) One Red Cent
3Gerardo CorralesJon JazdzewskiA winner at 6f. Beaten 19l behind Honor Marie at 70-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs over 1m in November last year. Up against it.
2nd (5) Knicks Storm
3Luan MachadoBen ColebrookA winner at 6f. Third of 7 behind Billal beaten at 15-1 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 6f earlier this month. Respected.
3rd (6) Iridescent
3Irad Ortiz JrDavid JacobsonSuccessful twice at 6f. Beaten by Ridgewood Runner when second of 7 at 5-4fav on his latest outing at Aqueduct over 6f in February. Not ruled out.
1st (4) Mr Skylight
3Junior AlvaradoRiley MottWon on his latest outing when 6-5fav at Gulfstream over 6f last month, beating Unequivocally by 1/2l. High on the shortlist.
(2) Nave
3Walter RodriguezTanner TracyA winner at 5f. Well beaten at 22-1 behind Glengarry when last of 7 on his latest outing at Prairie Meadows over 6f in October last year. Will do well to win this.
(3) Motor City
3Tyler GaffalioneBrett BrinkmanA winner at 5f. Third of 7 behind Honky Tonk Highway beaten at 16-1 on his latest outing at Fair Grounds over 6f last month. Could land a blow.


MR SKYLIGHT produced an impressive speed figure when winning on his second career start last month. The son of Practical Joke can repel the likely challenge of Knicks Storm to double his tally, while Motor City is taken to chase the pair home.


Race 4: 19:36 Keeneland Race 4 - Allowance

Info Form Odds Rating Weight OR Days since last run Age Jockey Trainer Comments
4th (8) Numero Seis
4Jaime TorresJoe SharpA winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Port Townsend at 5-1 when 9th of 11 on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 5f (good) last month. Might find a few too good.
1st (5) Baraye
3John VelazquezWesley WardA winner at 5f. Beaten 7l by Nice As Pie when second of 11 at 10-3 on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f in January. A must for consideration.
2nd (4) Twirl Around
3Tyler GaffalioneGregory FoleyA winner at 5f. Beaten 4 1/2l by Pennick when second of 8 at 19-10fav on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 5f (firm) in January. A place is attainable.
3rd (3) Cloudwalker
3Flavien PratBrendan WalshA winner at 17-4 at Keeneland over 5f (good) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Caberneigh by 3l. In the mix.
(1) Royal Flower
5L DettoriSteven AsmussenA winner at 5f. Beaten 1/2l by Port Townsend when second of 11 at 10-1 on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 5f (good) last month. Respected after that near-miss.
(2) Gold Del Mar
3Fernando Cruz La DeIsmael BahenaA winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 12l behind Nice As Pie when sixth of 9 at 55-1 on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Felipe Salas. Others appeal more.
(6) Best Kiss Yet
3Colby HernandezWayne CatalanoA winner at 6f on the all-weather. Well beaten at 15-1 behind Legadema when last of 8 on her latest outing at Keeneland over 6f earlier this month. Difficult to recommend.
(7) Candy Bar
4Reylu GutierrezW CalhounA winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Way To Be Marie beaten 7l at 17-2 on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 1m (good) last month. A threat to all if at her best.
(9) Ruthless Rua
4Walter RodriguezDaniel LeitchA winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten a head by Driana when second of 12 at 5-1 on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f last month. Respected but this is a stiffer test.
(10) Work Of Fiction
4Luis SaezGeorge ArnoldA winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 4l behind Ivory Moon when fifth of 12 at 13-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) in January. Needs a revival.
(11) My Girl Ginger
3Joseph Rocco JrRey HernandezA winner at 6f on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind Nice As Pie beaten 8l at 35-1 on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f last month. Difficult to recommend.
(12) Musical Prayer
4Irad Ortiz JrCarlo VaccarezzaWon on her latest outing when 7-5fav at Fair Grounds over 5f last month, beating Riley Jean by 3l. Another bold showing is possible.
(13) Cadencia
6Gerardo CorralesWilliam MoreySuccessful at 6f and 1m on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Justifiable Belle at 12-5fav when seventh of 12 on her latest outing at Keeneland over 1m (good) earlier this month. Reserve.
(14) Tivali
4Adam BeschizzaKelsey DannerWon on her latest outing when 19-10fav at Turfway Park over 6f last month, beating Dan's Candi Girl by 3 1/2l. Reserve.
(15) Wild Irish
8Charle OliverosEric ReedShe has won four times from 6f to 1m on the all-weather. A winner at 17-2 at Turfway Park over 6f on her latest outing in February, beating Center Stage by 1 3/4l. Reserve.


Baraye and Cloudwalker both need to be taken very seriously but this can go the way of MUSICAL PRAYER, who won with something in hand last time out and looks worth following on the back of that solid effort.


Race 5: 20:08 Keeneland Race 5 - Claiming

Info Form Odds Rating Weight OR Days since last run Age Jockey Trainer Comments
4th (4) Bird King
7Edgar MoralesGenevieve LondonoWinner of five races at 1m. Finished 10l behind Avenue when sixth of 11 at 70-1 on his latest outing at Turfway Park over 1m 2f last month. Others are readily preferred.
3rd (2) Divine Armor
7Luis SaezDavid JacobsonHe has won four times from 6f to 1m. Beaten behind Synthesis at 11-2 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Aqueduct over 1m last month. A big player.
2nd (8) Fromanothamutha
5L DettoriRaymond HandalHe has won three times from 7f to 1m. Finished 7l behind Brigade Commander when fourth of 10 at 9-4jt-fav on his latest outing at Fair Grounds over 1m last month. Well worth considering.
1st (6) Systemic Change
5Irad Ortiz JrChad BrownHe has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f. Third of 6 behind Rungius beaten 2 1/2l at 16-5 on his latest outing at Aqueduct over 1m 1f last month. That was a better effort and he can be fancied to be on the premises again.
(1) Saqeel
6Tyler GaffalioneMichael MakerWinner of five races at 1m. Third of 7 behind Huge Bigly beaten 4 1/2l at 18-5 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m last month. This demands more.
(3) Crazy Legs Hirsch
7Tyler ConnerPanagiotis SynnefiasHas won 14 races from 6f to 1m. Beaten 12l behind Flat Out Flying at 13-5 when last of 8 on his latest outing at Penn National over 1m (good) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Bruce Kravets. A threat to all.
(5) Direct Line
7Flavien PratP EurtonHe has won four times at 1m. Beaten 6l by Cowboy Mike when second of 4 at 19-10 on his latest outing at Santa Anita over 1m last month. Must hold every chance here.
(7) Hunter Scott
5Andres CallejaIsrael AcevedoHe has won four times at 1m. Finished 2l behind Chiron when fourth of 12 at 33-1 on his latest outing at Turfway Park over 1m last month. This asks more of him.
(9) Beyond Best
5Reylu GutierrezNiccolo TroianiHe has won three times at 1m. Finished 6l behind Rungius when fourth of 6 at 15-1 on his latest outing at Aqueduct over 1m 1f last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Ernesto Padilla Preciado. This looks a stiff task.


DIRECT LINE was on the back of a short break when he posted a below-par effort last month, but could be a different proposition with his match-fitness now topped up. Divine Armor rates the chief threat, while Systemic Change is another must for consideration.


Race 6: 20:40 Keeneland Race 6 - Allowance

Info Form Odds Rating Weight OR Days since last run Age Jockey Trainer Comments
4th (4) One Silk Stocking
5Tyler ConnerRicardo RamirezShe has won three times at 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3l behind Ag Bullet at 22-1 when seventh of 10 on her latest outing at Santa Anita over 6f (good) in February. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Doug O Neill. Others are preferred.
1st (2) Misread
5Luis SaezThomas Drury, JrSuccessful at 6f and 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished behind Mouffy when fifth of 11 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Ellis Park over 1m in August last year. Might need this first run of the year and is best just watched.
2nd (12) Olivia Maralda
4Flavien PratWilliam WaldenSuccessful twice at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 9l behind Tahiyra at 22-1 when ninth of 12 on her latest outing in the Grade 1 Matron Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m (good) in September last year. Having her first run for a new stable today. Could make the frame.
3rd (10) Sacred Wish
4John VelazquezGeorge WeaverSuccessful at 6f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Implicated when second of 9 at 13-4 on her latest outing in the Grade 3 Pebbles Stakes at Aqueduct over 1m (good) in November last year. Firmly in the mix.
(1) Freydis The Red
4Brian Jr HernandezKenneth McPeekSuccessful at 1m 1f and 1m 2f on good ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Delahaye at 15-1 when seventh of 13 on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 1m (good) last month. A must for the shortlist with the sights lowered here.
(3) Woohoo Jackie Blue
5Mitchell MurrillLindsay SchultzShe has won three times from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Ro Town beaten 2 1/4l at 10-1 on her latest outing at Keeneland over 1m (firm) earlier this month. Dangerous to underestimate.
(5) Vernet
4Adam BeschizzaE F VaughanSuccessful twice at 7f on good ground. Finished 11l behind Spanish Tenor when sixth of 7 at 14-1 on her latest outing at Gowran Park over 7f (good) in August last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Joseph O'Brien in Ireland, and may be one to just take note of on this occasion.
(6) Moon Ray
4Reylu GutierrezRafael RamosSuccessful at 6f and 7f on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 60-1 behind Ocean Club when last of 11 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 1m last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Jose Jimenez. Would be a surprise winner.
(7) American Retro
4Junior AlvaradoIan WilkesSuccessful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 7-1 at Gulfstream over 1m (good) on her latest outing in February, beating Hola Gata by a neck. Another bold showing is likely.
(8) Glittering Lights
4Tyler GaffalioneBrendan WalshShe has won three times from 7f to 1m on soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Al Agaila when fifth of 16 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Deauville over 7f in November last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with H A Pantall in France. Others appeal more.
(9) Samay
6Luan MachadoAlfonso AriasShe has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f. Finished behind Doutor Sureno when fifth of 14 at 6-1 on her latest outing at San Isidro over 1m 2f (firm) in October last year. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Juan Victor Suarez Villarroel. A prolific winner during her time overseas but has plenty to prove here.
(11) Pleasant Passage
4Irad Ortiz JrClaude McGaughey IIISuccessful twice at 1m on firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished behind Not So Close when fifth of 9 at 9-4 on her latest outing at Saratoga over 1m (good) in August last year. A place is possible.
(13) Storm Bay
4Axel ConcepcionCherie DevauxSuccessful twice at 1m on good ground. Finished 5l behind Blissful when fifth of 10 at 8-1 on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 1m (good) last month. Reserve.
(14) Cahira's Blessing
4Luis SaezMark CasseShe has won three times from 5f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Dolce Sopresa at 10-3fav when 10th of 11 on her latest outing at Woodbine over 6f (good) in September last year. Reserve.
(15) Quality Star
5Joseph TalamoPaulo LoboSuccessful twice at 1m 1f on good ground. Finished 7l behind Lilac Girl when fourth of 7 at 5-2fav on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 1m 2f in December last year. Reserve.
(16) Sara Mia
6Corey LanerieNeil PessinShe has won four times from 5f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Stone Silent when sixth of 8 at 45-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f (good) last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Victor Barboza Jr. Reserve.


Freydis The Red, Woohoo Jackie Blue and American Retro all enter the reckoning but OLIVIA MARALDA, who was Group 2-placed when trained in Ireland, is a highly appealing option and looks worth chancing on her debut for the Will Walden barn.


Race 7: 21:12 Keeneland Race 7 - Maiden Special Weight

Info Form Odds Rating Weight OR Days since last run Age Jockey Trainer Comments
3rd (5) Alicit Intention
3Tyler GaffalioneRobert MedinaPlaced in both starts. Third of 9 behind Lady Moscato beaten 5l at 18-5 on her latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 6f last month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time. Others look stronger.
4th (7) Halstyn Rose
3Junior AlvaradoBrian LynchPlaced in both starts. Third of 8 behind Artemis Sound beaten 4l at 2-1 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 5f last month. Not out of it.
1st (8) Sarir
3John VelazquezWesley WardUnplaced in both starts. Finished 13l behind Daughter Of Time when sixth of 7 at 9-4fav on her latest outing at Aqueduct over 6f in February. Entitled to be in the shake-up.
2nd (3) Soundbite
3Axel ConcepcionB CoxHalf-sister to Hishikari, won twice at 1m and 1m 2f. Could make her presence felt.
(1) Illusion
3Irad Ortiz JrRodolphe BrissetDam won at 1m in a Grade 3 race. Finished 8l behind Under Advisement when sixth of 11 at 9-1 on her racecourse debut at Turfway Park over 6f last month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time. Should go well.
(2) Justify Perfection
3Brian Jr HernandezDallas StewartUnplaced in both starts. Beaten behind Ragtime Lady at 10-1 when 10th of 16 on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 1m last month. She is wearing blinkers for the first time. Easier to side with others.
(4) She's Wicked Smart
3Luis SaezRobert FalconeThird of 10 behind Just F Y I beaten 3l at 22-1 on her racecourse debut at Saratoga over 6f in August last year. Leading contender.
(6) Flightning Bolt
3Corey LanerieNorm CasseHalf-sister to Beep Beep, won at 7f. Finished 13l behind Helen's Little Sis when fourth of 10 at 17-4 on her racecourse debut at Fair Grounds over 6f last month. Others look more appealing options.
(9) Oh My Mia
3Flavien PratThomas AmossPlaced twice in six starts. Third of 10 behind Helen's Little Sis beaten 6l at 6-1 on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 6f last month. Unlikely to be good enough.


SHE'S WICKED SMART made a debut full of promise when finishing third at Saratoga in August and provided she is ready to go on her return, she could be the one to beat. Illusion and newcomer Soundbite are others to keep an eye on.


Race 8: 21:44 Keeneland Race 8 - VisitLEX Elkhorn Stakes - Grade 2

Info Form Odds Rating Weight OR Days since last run Age Jockey Trainer Comments
(6) Wentru
6Axel ConcepcionWilliam WaldenWinner of six races from 7f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Cellist at 125-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Twinspires Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes at Turfway Park over 1m 1f last month. Unlikely to trouble his rivals.
4th (2) King Curlin
5Christopher EmighBrittany VandenSuccessful at 1m 1f and 1m 4f on good ground. A winner at 17-2 at Gulfstream over 1m 4f (good) on his latest outing in January, beating Harry Hood by 1/2l. This is more demanding.
(1) The Grey Wizard
5Luis SaezH MotionHe has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground. Beaten 13l behind Channel Maker at 11-2 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Bowling Green Stakes at Saratoga over 1m 3f (good) in July last year. Hard to fancy.
(5) Dynadrive
7Reylu GutierrezMichael MakerHas won nine races from 1m to 1m 4f on firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Starting Over at 9-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Mac Diarmida Stakes at Gulfstream over 1m 3f (good) last month. Easy enough to look elsewhere.
(9) Lucky Curlin
7Gerardo CorralesMichael MakerWinner of six races from 6f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished behind Kertez when fifth of 8 at 22-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 2 Pan American Stakes at Gulfstream over 1m 4f last month. Not today.
(8) Foreign Relations
6Declan CannonConor MurphyHe has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l by Ohana Honor when second of 8 at 85-40 on his latest outing at Keeneland over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month. More is required.
(3) Highland Chief
7John VelazquezH MotionHe has won four times from 5f to 1m 4f on good and soft ground. Well beaten at 25-1 behind Rebel's Romance when 12th of 13 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Longines Breeders' Cup Turf at Keeneland over 1m 4f (good) in November '22. Dangerous to dismiss.
(7) Winning Spirit
4Tyler GaffalioneChristophe ClementSuccessful at 7f and 1m 4f on good to soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 8-13fav at Baden-Baden over 1m 4f (good to soft) in August last year, beating Kammuri Diamond by 3 1/2l. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with P Schiergen in Germany. One to watch out for.
1st (11) Silver Knott
4Flavien PratC ApplebyHe has won three times from 7f to 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Third of 7 behind Program Trading beaten 2 1/2l at 9-2 on his latest outing in the Grade 1 Hollywood Derby at Del Mar over 1m 1f (good) in December last year. Foolish to overlook.
2nd (10) Missed The Cut
5Irad Ortiz JrJohn SadlerWinner of seven races from 1m to 1m 4f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Santa Anita over 1m 4f (good) last month, beating Planetario by 1 1/4l. It would be no surprise to see him feature.
3rd (4) Bold Act
4L DettoriC ApplebyWinner of seven races from 7f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at Meydan over 1m 4f last month, beating Warren Point by 2l. Expected to be bang there.


Charlie Appleby has a strong hand in this contest with BOLD ACT and Silver Knott, and preference is for the former after his Grade 2 victory at Meydan. His stablemate finished third at the highest level at Del Mar in December and has to be respected, while Missed The Cut is in fine form and is another to note.


Race 9: 22:16 Keeneland Race 9 - Ben Ali Stakes - Grade 3

Info Form Odds Rating Weight OR Days since last run Age Jockey Trainer Comments
3rd (6) Archie The Giza
5John VelazquezRobert MedinaSuccessful at 1m and 1m 1f. A winner at 16-1 at Oaklawn Park over 1m 1f on his latest outing last month, beating Sun Thunder by 1/2l. Others are preferred.
(5) Laughing Boy
6Reylu GutierrezDavid JacobsonHe has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f. Beaten 1l by Messier when second of eight at 50-1 on his latest outing at Aqueduct over 1m 1f last month. A watching brief advised.
(8) Happy American
6Corey LanerieNeil PessinWinner of five races from 1m to 1m 2f. Beaten 11l behind Red Route One at 35-1 when seventh of nine on his latest outing in the Grade 2 New Orleans Classic Stakes at Fair Grounds over 1m 1f last month. Easily overlooked.
4th (1) Time For Trouble
7Flavien PratJeff HilesHas won 11 races from 1m to 1m 3f. Third of eight behind First Mission beaten 6l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m 1f last month. Claims on his penultimate effort.
(7) Dynamic One
6Irad Ortiz JrTodd PletcherHe has won four times from 1m 1f to 1m 2f. Finished 4l behind Skippylongstocking when fourth of six at 14-5 on his latest outing at Tampa Bay Downs over 1m last month. Opposable.
(2) Surly Furious
6L DettoriGlenn WismerHas won eight races from 6f to 1m. Finished 4 1/2l behind Cellist when sixth of 11 at 17-4 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Twinspires Kentucky Cup Classic Stakes at Turfway Park over 1m 1f last month. A minor role awaits.
(3) Smile Happy
5Brian Jr HernandezKenneth McPeekHe has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f. Finished 10l behind Money Supply when fifth of eight at 5-1 on his latest outing in the Grade 3 Mineshaft Stakes at Fair Grounds over 1m in February. Needs considering.
2nd (9) War Campaign
5Tyler GaffalionePhilip SimsHe has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f. Beaten 5l by First Mission when second of eight at 13-2 on his latest outing at Oaklawn Park over 1m 1f last month. Can go one better.
1st (4) Kingsbarns
4Luis SaezTodd PletcherHe has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f. Won on his latest outing when 3-5fav at Gulfstream over 7f last month, beating Vivir Con Alegria. Another big run can be expected.


WAR CAMPAIGN has been in excellent form of late and a second win in three starts could be in the offing for the five-year-old. His chief threats look to be Kingsbarns and Time For Trouble.


Race 10: 22:48 Keeneland Race 10 - Allowance

Info Form Odds Rating Weight OR Days since last run Age Jockey Trainer Comments
3rd (12) Parola Sicura
3Tyler GaffalioneJoe SharpA winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Voice From Above at 14-5 when seventh of eight on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 1m last month. More is required.
5th (3) Caberneigh
3Thiago CanutoScott BarkerA winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 8l behind J Rivers when fourth of 10 at 11-2 on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f last month. Having her first run for a new stable today, previously with Larry Smith. Easy enough to look elsewhere.
4th (4) Empires Princess
4Corey LanerieDallas StewartPlaced in three of six starts. Third of 11 behind Port Townsend beaten 2 1/2l at 30-1 on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 5f (good) last month. Has a bit to find.
1st (11) All I Want Is You
4Flavien PratIgnacio CorreasA winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 13l behind Efficacious when sixth of eight at 9-2 on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f last month. Has place claims.
2nd (2) Proud Mary
4L DettoriJonathan ThomasA winner at 5f on good ground. Finished 3l behind Up And Down when sixth of 12 at 17-2 on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 6f in December last year. Holds every chance.
(13) Makeup
3Irad Ortiz JrSteven AsmussenA winner at 8-1 at Keeneland over 5f (good) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Beautiful Mischief by 4l. Reserve.
(14) Italian Ivy
3Luan MachadoRyan WalshHalf-sister to Bugle Barry, won five times between 5f and 1m. A winner at 6-1 at Turfway Park over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Do You Realize by a neck. Reserve.
(15) Sandra D
4Reylu GutierrezJena AntonucciA winner at 1m on firm ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Busy Morning when fourth of seven at 17-4 on her latest outing at Gulfstream over 7f (good) in February. Reserve.
(1) Golden Dagger
4Gerardo CorralesWilliam MoreySuccessful at 5f and 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Saratoga over 5f (good) on her latest outing in July last year, beating Proud Foot by 1 3/4l. Can land the hat-trick.
(5) Definite Diva
4Irad Ortiz JrKelly BreenWon on her latest outing when 4-5fav at Gulfstream over 5f (good) in February, beating Uncaptured Dove. Another good run can be expected.
(6) Fast Lani
6Brian Jr HernandezWayne CatalanoShe has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Port Townsend when fifth of 11 at 22-1 on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 5f (good) last month. Bit to prove here.
(7) Sweet Dutchess
5Luis SaezWilliam WaldenA winner at 1m on good ground, but that win was over two years ago. Finished behind Autism Community when fourth of 11 at 13-10fav on her latest outing at Turfway Park over 1m last month. One to be interested in.
(8) Bobbie Sox
4Joseph TalamoReina GonzalezA winner at 6f on the all-weather. Third of eight behind Charriere beaten 2l at 13-1 on her latest outing at Horseshoe Indianapolis over 5f in August last year. Tough ask.
(9) Agent
4Albin JimenezPaulo LoboA winner at 18-1 at Turfway Park over 6f on her latest outing last month, beating Dee Minus by a short head. This is more demanding.
(10) Integrated Design
3Gavin AshtonSarah HamiltonA winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 10l behind Imaboutago at 80-1 when seventh of nine on her latest outing at Fair Grounds over 5f (good) last month. Hard to enthuse over.


GOLDEN DAGGER had an excellent start to her career last year and she can maintain her unbeaten record on her long awaited return as a four-year-old. Completing the shortlist are the likes of All I Want Is You, Proud Mary and Sweet Dutchess.



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