The Conductor’s Fathers Day Plays at Churchill Downs

Entrance of Churchill Downs featuring the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Kentucky.

Choo Chooooooo!!!!!! Talk about handing out the Pick 5 on a platter.  Thank you Mr. Conductor! I will buy lots of shirts to show my gratitude, and a hat too! Let’s do it again at Churchill, Let’s Ride.

Esophagus Slice Saturday: The Conductor’s Stephen Foster Late Pick 5 Plays at Churchill Downs

Race 6: 7 Furlongs. F.MC 30000

#7 Blunt Force (10/1) – Dropping in class 2nd off the layoff and switching back to dirt, shes the price the Conductor likes most.

This is a spread race however, he’ll also use #2 A. P. Princess (4/1), #3 Singsong Bird (8/1), #4 Traci’s Greeley (15/1), #5 Spackle (3/1) and #8 Fire on High (10/1).

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Clm 16000n2L

#1 Cosmic Hallelujah (8/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he pressed a hot pace and folded going last time.  The Conductor loves him on the cutback.

He’ll also use #2 British Humor (3/1), #8 Salt Air (4/1), #9 Homeview (8/1), #10 Jimmy Joe (4/1).

Race 8: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) Alw 97000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #9 Bundibunan (12/1) – She ran a good 3rd last start and is steadily progressing.  Her last work shows she’s ready to fire.

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The Conductor will also use #8 Face of Victory (6/1) and #11 Broth (5/1).

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. F.Clm 50000n2L

*Never a Doubt Fathers Day Lock #1/1A Entry (3/1) – Dropping to the claiming ranks for the first time, the race goes thru the Asmussen runners. One of these girls will fire.

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Race 10: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 95k

Spread to end it. #1 Dreams are Made (9/2), #4 Drop Dead Gorgeous (12/1), #7 Yes It’s Ginger (4/1), #8 Nikki Beach (6/1), #12 Holiday Time (7/2)

 

Throat Shot Thursday: The Conductor’s Plays at Belmont Park

Two racehorses competing at Belmont Park, showcasing speed and agility during a thrilling horse race with jockeys in colorful attire.

That was sadly the best result for the Conductor at Belmont all day. Very sad indeed, Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 6 ½ Furlongs. Clm 16000n2L

#5 Quest for Fire (5/2) – Drawn well to the outside, he just missed at this level last time and looks to get a perfect trip today.

Race 2: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.S.Mdn 62k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #7 Running on Entry (8/1) – The Conductor liked her debut, closing into a moderate pace.  She should appreciate an added furlong.

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Race 3: 6 Furlongs. Clm 12500

#4 Toohottoevenspeak (3/1) – With pace to run at, he should get a perfect setup to close into. The Conductor will key him in the exacta.

Race 4: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 80k

#2 Funny Flowers (8/1) – She had no chance in her debut, trying to close into the slowest of paces.  The Conductor will she what she is made of today.

Race 5: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Clm 40000n2L

#3 Carlisle Belle (8/1) – Its tough to back a filly that is 1/16 lifetime, but you need to zig when others zag in this game. This race is going to have an extremely hot pace and she’ll be running late. The Conductor will key her in the exacta.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) MC 40000

#7 Solar (6/1) – He drops in class and adds blinkers today.  Castellano takes the mount, which is a good sign.

Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Alw 82000n1x

#7 Go Rose (4/1) – 2nd off the layoff, she ran a strong late pace figure in her American debut and will take a step forward today.

Race 8: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Alw 82000n1x

*Never a Doubt US Open Lock of the Day #3 Mizzen Max (5/2) – 2nd off the layoff at Belmont and getting back to a fast track, her race two starts back at Saratoga buries this field.

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Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) F.S.MC 40000

#7 Traci’s Girl (6/1) – She set a wicked pace on turf last time and switches back to dirt today.  She has a pace edge and the Conductor is salivating at that price.

Sabbath Sunday: The Conductor’s Prayers at Belmont Park

A crowded horse racing event with multiple horses and riders on the track in front of an audience.

They always run the next day and there is always another race in 20 minutes. Belmont time, Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.Clm 16000n2L

#1 Ok Honey (4/1) – Plunging in class, she’s cutting back to a sprint and the rail was the place to be all yesterday.

Race 2: 1 1/16 Mile. (Inner Turf) F.Mdn 62k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 The Happy Giant (20/1) – 2nd off the layoff for a new barn, her race two back at Laurel gives her a major chance.  The Conductor will key her in the exacta and trifecta.

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Race 3: 6 Furlongs. 150k Jersey Girl Stakes

#3 Break Even (3/5) – Chalk

Race 4: 6 Furlongs. S.F MC 25000

#7 Too Many Tales (7/2) – She has to graduate today or she never will.

Race 5: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) S.MC 40000

#2 Game Break (6/1) – He took money at the windows and set a hot pace before folding in his debut. He’ll take a big step forward today.

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) Clm 40000

#8 Bold Daddy (6/1) – He moved early into a hot pace last time. He’s very dangerous in his 2nd start for Servis.

Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Clm 32000

*Never a Doubt Lock From God #3 Flat Rate (4/1) – The Conductor liked his maiden breaker at Parx and that he shortens a furlong today.

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Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) S.Alw 66000n1x

#1 Everyonelovesjames (2/1) – He has a major early pace edge over this Belmont group.

Race 9: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) OC 80000n1x

#2 Honey Won’t (5/2) – The Conductor doesn’t have a strong opinion in this race.

Race 10: 7 Furlongs. (Turf) S.MC 40000

#6 Dove Shoot (5/1) – He pressed a hot pace vs tougher last start. He drops back to where he fits today.

The Conductor’s Belmont Stakes Preview

Image displaying the entries for the 151st Belmont Stakes horse race with horse names and numbers.

The posts drew for the Belmont Stakes last night and now it’s time to go to work.  There is an inordinate number of deep closers in this race, and the Conductor hopes all the suckers fall for them because of the added distance. This race will favor those in the first flight like it has the last in the last decade.

 

Race 11: 1 1/2 Mile. G1 Belmont Stakes

#1 Joevia (30/1) – He caused the chaos in the Wood and came back for a gate to wire win in a prep race last start. He’s the bomb the Conductor is most intrigued about in this race.  He’s the lone horse that want the lead. If he breaks well and goes right to the front, he can get brave late and surprise everyone but the Conductor.  The Conductor will use him heavily in 2nd and 3rd in the trifecta and possibly a sprinkle on top.

#2 Everfast (12/1) – He road a gold rail and got a hot pace to close into in the Preakness, the Conductor won’t use him anywhere especially at that price.

#3 Master Fencer (8/1) – The Derby was a funky race with the track and he’ll be coming from way out of it.  He missed the break and ran well, but if he’s not double-digit odds the Conductor won’t use anywhere.  The Conductor will make him prove him wrong

#4 Tax (15/1) – The Conductor is drawing a line thru his Derby race.  If you do that he fits very nicely in this spot. The distance is a question, but he’ll get a perfect trip up close to a slow pace. The Conductor will use him heavily in 2nd and 3rd and maybe a few saver tickets on top.

*#5 Bourbon War (12/1)

– He ran a dud in the Preakness, but the Conductor will give him another shot taking the blinkers back off.  He can run all day and the Conductor thinks he may have the most potential of any runner in this group.  The Conductor will lean on that live Florida Derby form.

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#6 Spinoff (15/1) – Just copy and paste what the Conductor said about tax. He looks to get a dream trip and the Conductor sees him running well.

#7 Sir Wisnston (15/1) – He took a major step forward in the Peter Pan last start, but he helped with a hot pace to close into. The Conductor can’t see him any better than 3rd.

#8 Intrepid Heart (10/1) – He stumbled at the start in the Peter Pan and was prepping for this race all along.  He adds blinkers, will be forwardly placed and is very dangerous. The Conductor will use him in all 3 spots in the trifecta.

#9 War of Will (2/1) – He won nicely in the Preakness, but you can’t ask for a better trip.  Its hard to see him not running well here, but the stubborn Conductor will take a stand against him on top.  He’ll allow him to run 2nd or 3rd.

*#10 Tacitus (9/5) – The Conductor liked him a lot going into the Derby and he ran a solid race. He should be mid-pack and will grind all day like Belmont Stakes winners do. He’s the one to beat.

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A Contenders: #5 Bourbon War, #10 Tacitus

B Contenders: #8 Intrepid Heart

C Contenders: #1 Joevia, #4 Tax, #6 Spinoff

The Conductor’s Memorial Day Plays at Belmont Park

A crowded horse racing event with multiple horses and riders on the track in front of an audience.

The Conductor continues to harm himself mentally, physically, emotionally and financially, but that’s the cross he bears. He is free to conduct as he pleases because of the brave soldiers who have lost their lives protecting this great country.  Today we celebrate those soldiers by drinking more stews and betting ponies not because we want to, but because its what they would have wanted.  The Conductor thanks all those who have served and are serving. Let’s have ourselves a Monday at Belmont, Let’s Ride.

 

Race 6: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) F.SMC 40000

#2 Mike’s Girl (3/1) – Dropping to the claiming ranks for the first time, she’ll graduate today. Start the Pick 6 off with a single.

Race 7: 1 Mile. F.S.Critical Eye Stakes 200k

#2 Midnight Disguise (8/1) – She’s the price the Conductor likes. She’s caught a sloppy track in her last two starts and will have pace to run at.

Race 8: 1 Mile. (Turf) S.Kingston Stakes 125k

#2 Therapist (2/1) – The Conductor needs to see him this week for sure.

Race 9: 7 Furlongs. S.Mike Lee Stakes 125k

*Double Barreled Gullet Shots #2 Frosted Ice (10/1) – 2nd off the layoff the Conductor is looking for horses that can sit of the pace in this one. They are going to fly up front.

#8 Bankit (10/1) – He looks to get a great trip as well.

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Race 10: 1 Mile. S.Commentator Stakes 200k

*Never a Doubt Freedom Lock of the day #1 Honor Up (7/2) – Finishing only 1 3/4 lengths behind World of Trouble at Belmont last start, the Conductor will hammer him over 5/2.

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Race 11: 6 Furlongs. (Inner Turf) S.MC 40000

#3 Hudson Overpass (15/1) – Dropping in class he pressed a hot pace vs tougher in his debut. The Conductor will key him in the trifecta.

The Conductor’s Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day Plays at Pimlico

A group of women wearing colorful decorative hats at an outdoor event, smiling and enjoying the moment.

14 race card for Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day, what a war. Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 10000

#2 Midnight Mass (5/1) – She pressed a hot pace vs tougher going a mile and is cutting back to a sprint. Easy winner to start the card.

Race 2: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) OClm 25000

#8 Family Tree (6/1) – 2nd off the layoff, dropping in class, he showed good form across the pond. He also adds blinkers today.

Race 3: 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 50k

#1 China Cat (4/1) – She bets this group and graduates today.

Race 4: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) MC 40000

#5 Ready to Run (15/1) – He’s the quickest early and with a name like that you know this boy is live.

Race 5: 6 Furlongs. F.Alw 52000n1x

#8 The Aurelia Factor (6/1) – If Baffert is shipping in this filly, she’s ready to run.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Alw 52000n1x

#7 Seeking the Sunset (6/1) – Her last two blowout wins have caught the Conductor’s eye. 2nd off the layoff there is no reason not to play her.

Race 7 – 11: Black-Eyed Susan Day Late Pick 5 Preview

Race 12: 5 Furlongs. (Turf) Turf Sprint Stakes 100K

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Lock of the Day #3 Bound for Nowhere (1/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he’s a class above.

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Race 13: 1 1/8 Mile. D.G3 Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes

#5 Another Broad (7/2) – The fillies come and the fillies go.

Race 14: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.MC 25000

*Gullet Shot of the Day #6 Go Amanda (10/1) – She’s run well on the dirt and her breeding suggests she’ll step forward on the turf. The Conductor will go for the throat to end Black-Eyed Susan Stakes Day.

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The Conductor’s Kentucky Derby Recap

A group of horses and jockeys in colorful silks racing on a muddy track during a horse race.

Oh what could have been. The Conductor is still having nightmares about the end of a great Kentucky Derby Saturday. Now that he can see straight, he’s watched the tape a few times and has a few things to recap.

  1. The auxiliary gate is an absolute joke and #14 Win Win Win lost all chance after getting slammed at the start. He ran very well to split the field and the Conductor hopes he runs in the Preakness.

This has happened with the 14 and 15 posts most times the last few years. The two gates are angled towards each other. It’s preposterous that in the biggest race of the year you have an amateur hour gate. Build a 20-horse gate @Churchill Downs, you made enough money this weekend.

  1. It rains every 1st Saturday in May in Louisville and the Conductor is sick of it.

He doesn’t have a solution for this, but wants the pony gods to cut the shit.  The surface was great all day and then we got a deluge that completely changed how the track was playing right before the Derby.  On a day like Saturday with rain forecast for the late afternoon, you could move the post times up, or not have 1 ½ hours between the Old Forester and the Derby.  Once the downpour occurred, the Conductor could feel there was trouble brewing.

  1. The Disqualification of Maximum Security

Upon soberly watching the replays, the Conductor is ok with the disqualification if there was any consistency in horse racing.  Maximum Security does drift out on the turn multiple paths and that should not be allowed, but War of Will was already up his ass and the Conductor has seen much worse infractions not get penalized.  Thankfully no horses fell after clipping heals, which would of ended in catastrophe.  If you were alive to a huge score to Maximum Security, the Conductor feels sick for you and congrats to those loony bins who had Country House.  He’ll put it this way, if Baffert or Mott trained Maximum Security, he wouldn’t have gotten DQ’d and that’s a problem.

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Saturday took a lot out of the Conductor, but he will not lay down and quit.  The Preakness is only two weeks away and the Conductor will get back on the capping train tomorrow.  Lesser men like us would take a back seat after getting so close to a life changing Kentucky Derby score.  But that’s why we’re passengers and he is the one we chose to drive the train.  Beware Pimlico, you may think the Conductor will come coasting in nice and easy. Instead he’s blasting the train right through your gates full throttle.

Kentucky Derby Preview

Dynamic horse race featuring multiple horses and jockeys in vibrant silks, showcasing the excitement of competitive racing.

The posts were drawn yesterday for the Kentucky Derby and the Conductor is now able to chart out the race. With speed drawn to the far inside and outside and Omaha Beach right in the middle, he doesn’t see how this pace doesn’t heat up.  The Conductor still has a lot of work to do in the Saturday under-card, but he’s got the big boy locked up. Only 3 more sleeps, strap in, Let’s Ride.

*UPDATE – Omaha Beach has scratched which stinks for the Conductor. It won’t change his win contenders, but will hurt their prices.

Race 12: 1 1/4 Mile. G1 Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve Grade I

#1 War of Will (20/1) – Rail draw and a major setback last race, he’s a straight toss for the Conductor.

#2 Tax (20/1) – The Conductor likes this colt a lot. He’s got the heart of the champion but the distance is a question. He’ll be used underneath early.

*#3 By My Standards (20/1) – He’ll be one of the four horses the Conductor will be using on top and trying to get alive to in all his bets. He’s steadily progressing with every start and the Conductor loved the way he kicked home in the Louisiana Derby.  He’s working well at Churchill by all accounts.

#4 Gray Magician (50/1) – He won’t be anywhere on the Conductor’s tickets.

#5 Improbable (6/1)

– An obvious contender with major talent, the Conductor is still a little undecided on him.  He was restless in the gate in the Arkansas Derby and ran a solid 2nd and is working like a monster.  He’ll be used in 2nd and 3rd and may be the 5th horse the Conductor includes on top.

*UPDATE – The Conductor is definitely using him on top.

#6 Vekoma (20/1) – Winner of the Bluegrass, he took advantage of a speed biased race track and the Conductor doesn’t like his action.  The Conductor doesn’t see him hitting the board.

#7 Maximum Security (10/1) – He romped in the Florida Derby and is a legitimate contender, but if he wins, the Conductor will lose.  He still hasn’t proven he can take early pace pressure and still finish.  He’ll only be used underneath.

*#8 Mr. Tacitus (10/1)

– He’s the Conductor’s 2nd favorite colt in here.  His Wood performance was very impressive, winning after getting slammed and checked going to the first turn.  He proved he can overcome trouble and that is a major key in a 20-horse field.  He’ll be used on top.

#9 Plus Que Parfait (30/1) – The Conductor won’t use him anywhere.

#10 Cutting Humor (30/1) – He has strong late pace figures and has an outside shot to run 3rd or 4th but no higher.

#11 Haikal (30/1) – Same analysis as #10 Cutting Humor

#12 Omaha Beach (4/1) – *SCRATCHED The Derby favorite and rightfully so.  He’s been tough as nails, turning away grade 1 winners in his last two preps.  The Conductor sees him running a solid race, but will be up in the teeth of what he sees as a hot early pace.  One of the Conductor’s horses will pass him late.

#13 Code of Honor (15/1) – He had no chance trying to close into a tepid place in the Florida Derby.  The Conductor can see him rounding out the bottom of the tri or super.

***#14 Win Win Win (15/1) – Exiting the Bluegrass Stakes he’s the Conductor’s top pick in this year’s running of the roses. He got absolutely stopped on the turn at Keeneland and still re-rallied against a speed favoring track for a game 2nd.  He’ll appreciate the added distance and will have pace to run at.  The Conductor sees him sitting mid pack and engulfing them at a big price down the stretch. Kick Home!

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#15 Master Fencer (50/1) – Toss

*#16 Mr. Game Winner (5/1)

– The 4th horse the Conductor will absolutely use in the horizontal wagers and the Baffert the Conductor like most.  He traveled wide on both turns in the Santa Anita Derby. Game Winner eeven galloped out past Roadster despite getting nailed before the wire.  He can run all day and is battle tested.

#17 Roadster (6/1) – He had a perfect trip in the Santa Anita Derby and the Conductor doesn’t see him getting another one from the 17 post.  He has talent, but the Conductor will only use him underneath.

#18 Long Range Toddy (30/1) – He ran a dud in the slop last time and it looks like there will be rain in Louisville Saturday.  He’ll drop to the back and make one run, the Conductor will only use him in 3rd and 4th.

#19 Spinoff (30/1) – The Conductor likes him, but he’ll have to expend a lot of energy early to get position going into the first turn.  He’ll be in the mix when the turn for home, but the Conductor doesn’t see him getting his picture taken.  Underneath for sure tho.

#20 Country House (20/1) – He’ll be coming from the back of the back, again no better than 3rd.

#21 Bodexpress (30/1) – He benefited from being up close to a slow pace in the Florida Derby.  From the far outside the Conductor can’t see him running better than 4th in the Kentucky Derby.

Top Pick: #14 Win Win Win (15/1)

Winning Contenders: #3 By My Standards (20/1), #5 Improbable (6/1), #8 Tacitus (10/1), #14 Win Win Win (15/1), #16 Game Winner (5/1)

The Conductor’s Kentucky Derby Stakes Under-card analysis will be up tomorrow.

The Conductor’s Kentucky Oaks Day Pick 6 Preview

A racehorse with a jockey wearing red and white silks crossing the finish line at the Breeders' Cup event.

Full card plays will be up Friday, but the Conductor is generously giving us his contenders in the feature races on the Kentucky Oaks card. Nothing like hitting the pick 4,5 and 6 Friday so we can unload on Saturday. Let’s Ride.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F. G3 Edgewood Stakes

#1 Newspaperofrecord (3/5) – This super filly is making her 1st start of the year, but she can’t possibly lose.  The ground will have some cut in it as well, which she’s proven to relish.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. G2 Alysheba Stakes

#1 McKinzie (8/5) and #8 Seeking the Soul (5/2) look to be the only two contenders to the Conductor.

*UPDATE – Upon Further Review the Conductor will also use #6 Instilled Regard (8/1) as a backup.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. G1 La Troienne Stakes

#1 She’s a Julie (7/2), #2 Blue Prize (3/1) and #9 Secret Spice (3/1) are all logical contenders that have big chances, but the Conductor has a price he will key in the exacta and trifecta and use in the horizontal wagers.

#7 Teresa Z (15/1) – This mare is a closer and looks to get a nice setup with lots of speed signed on in this one.  She impressed the Conductor last fall and looks primed to run a top effort 2nd off the layoff.  She’s done her best running on a wet surface as well and the forecast calls for rain like every derby weekend.

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Race 9: 7 Furlongs. OC 62500n2x

This is the most open race in the sequence and the Conductor will likely spread wide and deep unless number #15 Soul Streit (2/1) gets into the field. He’ll be tough to beat.  #7 Solid Wager (5/2) is a solid favorite but can be beaten.

#12 Fuel the Burn (20/1) – The Conductor’s favorite bomb in the race is this horse exiting a solid win at Keeneland. Winner of 3 of his last 4, he’s become a new animal on the dirt. His figures fit against this group and the Conductor sees a peak performance coming 2nd off the layoff.

Race 10: 5 ½ Furlongs. (Turf) G2 Twin Spires Turf Sprint

#6 World of Trouble (1/1) – He’s the best turf sprinter in the country period.  The Conductor will likely single but may use a saver with #8 Undrafted (8/1) and #9 Will Call (10/1). He can see a scenario where #1 Bound for Nowhere (3/1) makes World of Trouble go too quick on the lead and give the two best closers a shot down the lane.

Race 11: 1 1/8 Mile. F. G1 Longines Kentucky Oaks

In the feature race of the day, the Conductor is going to TOSS the favorite Bellafina (2/1). She’s been beating up on nobodies in California and this looks like a complete pace meltdown on paper.  The Conductor will look for contenders who can pass horses down the lane.

He’ll use #1 Out for a Spin (15/1), #3 Lady Apple (20/1), #10 Champagne Anyone (6/1), #11 Jeltrin (15/1), #14 Restless Rider (6/1) and #15 Dunbar Road (5/1) and #16 Point of Honor (20/1) if there are scratches and they draw in.

UPDATE: The Conductor will also be using #2 Chocolate Kisses (20/1) 

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Toooooooooooooooooossssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!

The Conductor’s Closing Day Plays at Keeneland

Horses and jockeys lined up at the starting gate at Keeneland Racecourse during a race.

Closing day at Keeneland, opening day at Belmont. The train will stay in the bluegrass for one more slumber then will be stationed at big sandy for the meet moving forward.  From now thru Saratoga is horse racing heaven.  Let’s change our silly little lives. Let’s Ride.

 

Race 1: 6 Furlongs. Clm 40000b

#1/1A Entry (9/2) – The Conductor like both of the Presque Isle shippers, he’ll take either if one scratches.

Race 2: 6 ½ Furlongs. F.Alw 50000s

#6 Change of Control (5/2) – 2nd off the layoff, she has an early pace edge and is steadily improving.

Race 3: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 79k

#7 Scattered Strikes (5/2) – He’s the one to beat after dueling in his debut on a scorching pace and hanging on for 3rd. #10 Sandy Lane Kitten (12/1) is a price horse the Conductor likes.

Race 4: 6 ½ Furlongs. Alw 50000s

*Never a Doubt Friday Night Free Stews Lock of the Day #2 West Texas (2/1) – 3rd behind two next out winners last start, she’ll handle this group.

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Race 5: 1 3/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 79k

#7 Passionof the Nile (4/1) – This filly was well bet in her debut, was very wide and only beaten 2 lengths closing into a slow pace. Easy bet back.

Race 6: 7 Furlongs. Alw 81000n1x

#6 Uber Kick (8/1) – 3rd off the layoff, he ran a good 2nd at this level last start and the Conductor sees him taking another step forward.

Race 7: 1 1/8 Mile. (Turf) Alw 81000n1x

*Gullet Shot of the Day #8 Crafty Daddy (6/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he’s steadily progressing for top connections.

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Race 8: 6 Furlongs. F.OC 100000n3L

#3 Lady T N T (5/2) – 3rd off the layoff, she looks to run her best today.

Race 9: 1 ½ Mile. (Turf) F.G3 Bewitch Stakes

#7 Maroubra (5/1) – The Conductor liked her late kick, closing into a slow pace last start. 2nd off the layoff, she’ll be even better.

Race 10: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 40000

#2 Baladera (8/1) – She just missed at this level last start in her 1st try on the Keeneland dirt. 2nd off the layoff, she has a big chance.