A 3rd and 4th behind the chalk Friday at Keeneland. The Conductor thinks the prices on the lawn will come home today. The sun is out and we have the first beautiful Saturday of the meet. Let’s Ride.

Race 5: 1 Mile. (Turf) Alw 120000n1x

#1 Forty N Five (12/1) – The more the Conductor looks at this race, the more he likes this horse at a price. He showed ability on turf last year and the barn had the confidence in him to try him in a Grade 1. He returned off the bench sprinting on dirt last time, and ran a solid 2nd. That race was a clear prep for this spot and he looks primed to run a career best today switching back to the lawn. Forty N Five looks to get a favorable trip too, with the favorites drawn to the outside.

Race 9: 1 1/16 G3 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes

#3 Bullard (9/2) – This colt has shown by far the most talent in this field. He blew by some strong Baffert runners this summer over a Del Mar track the was very speed biased. He stretches out for the first time today and his breeding suggests the added distance will only help him. Bullard will be the key to the Conductor’s Saturday.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) F. G1 Jenny Wiley Stakes

#8 Sacred Wish (8/1) – The European invaders will take the most money in this race, but the Conductor thinks two American prices have a shot. Sacred Wish is in career best form. After winning a Grade 1 in Santa Anita two back, she was finishing best last time against a frontrunner flow. There will be pace to run at in this race and the Conductor thinks she’s a bit underrated.

#9 No Show Sammy Jo (15/1) – This mare was ultra impressive last year, answering every challenge at multiple distances and race tracks. She is working well off the bench and has yet to run a bad race in her career. This isn’t the strongest group of Europeans the Conductor has seen and thinks she stacks up if she fires her best.

Race 11: 7 Furlongs. F.Alw 50000s

#2 Autumn Rhythm (8/1) – This filly will be less than 8/1, but has a clear inside speed advantage over this field. The way this Keeneland dirt track has been playing, the Conductor sees her stealing this race on the front end. Gate to wire.

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