We patiently waited all winter for spring, Keeneland and quality turf racing to return. What do we get in the end? Slop. It will not stop raining in Lexington and who knows if they’ll run on the turf anytime soon. The pony gods are not being very generous. The Conductor is angry, but I suppose Keeneland is still better in the slop than most meets these days. Let’s start the meet off right at Iron Bets of course. Skip.

Race 6: 1 1/16 Mile. F.OC 125000n1x

#5 Ruth (15/1) – This filly ran behind the favorite, #9 Justinqueso (7/2), last time, but the Conductor thinks she can turn the tables and at a much better price. That race came back fast and Ruth has every right to improve making her 2nd start off a break today. She also makes her 2nd start with Lasix, which is one of the few angles you can get a +ROI with Pletcher.

Race 7: 1 1/16 Mile. F.Mdn 110k

*Gullet Shot of the Day #5 Plaza Cue (6/1) – Steadily progressing with each start, the Conductor sees this filly graduating today. Her 2nd last time was even better than it looks, closing strongly behind a slow pace. She’ll have a much better setup today and 4/1 or better would be a dream.

Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. (OFF Turf) Alw 150000b

#9 Injunction (12/1) – This gelding ran a solid 2nd off the bench last time over the tapeta. Now he switches back to dirt and he gets his preferred muddy surface. He’s 2/2 in the slop and those were his fastest races on numbers too. He looks to get a great trip today sitting in 2nd and the Conductor thinks he can pull of the upset in the finale.

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