It’s closing day at Keeneland. Nothing left to do but shovel as much coal as we can heading into the Breeders’ Cup. Let’s Ride.
Race 3: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F.Mdn 100k
#1 Unmerited Favor (15/1) – This filly ran better than it looks in her debut after a terrible start. She was well back after veering in and made a nice move on the turn. McPeek runners are never fully cranked on debut and usually take a big step forward in their next start. Unmerited Favor showed the Conductor she has talent and he’ll bet he’s right double digit odds.
Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) F.Alw 120000n2x
*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Beach Walkn (10/1) – This filly looks primed to run her best in her 3rd start off a layoff. She impressed the Conductor last time too. She was keen early wasting lots of energy and still managed to hold onto 3rd going longer. Now she cuts back in distance and gets a nice rail draw. Last October at Keeneland, she pulled off a 20/1 upset. Beach Walkn won’t sneak by the Conductor today.
Race 9: 1 Mile. (Turf) G3 Bryan Station Stakes
#9 Neat (8/1) – The Conductor will be hoping to see red saddle cloths in the winners circle today. This colt ran well with a wide trip last time and now draws to the inside. He should save ground and be exploding late. When he’s in a fight to the wire, he likes to have his nose in front. He’s never settled for 2nd in his career. Uno! Uno! Uno! Skip!