The train finally slowed down Wednesday at Keeneland. 0/2 with a scratch isn’t what we’ve been accustomed to after last weekend. The weather looks poor this weekend too in Lexington, so we have to hit the track where it hurts before then. Time to put the throttle back down. Skip.
Race 7: 1 Mile. (Turf) Mdn 100k
#10 Mill Street (6/1) – This colt broke slow on debut and finished strongly behind a slow pace. He galloped out with the winner and ran a strong late pace figure. He should step forward off that effort for the Stidham barn, and Rosario taking the mount is a positive sign. He seems to be riding better so far at Keeneland than he has all year in New York.
Race 8: 6 Furlongs. F.OC 125000n2x
#2 Magical Lute (10/1) – This race is loaded with early speed and the Conductor finds this closer intriguing. Off a poor effort last time she’ll be a massive overlay and her races at Ellis Park this year make her competitive with this group. She’s 1/1 over this Keeneland dirt course and the Mr. Ductor can smell a big effort here. At 6 furlongs it will be tough for her to pass them all, but the Conductor guarantees she hits the board at a big number. If she does get up in time, we’ll need the passengers help loading all of the excess coal.
Race 10: 6 Furlongs. F.MC 50000
#7 Shesasmalltowngirl (9/2) – This filly dropped to the claiming ranks for the first time last race on turf and ran well pressing the pace. The Conductor thinks she’s better on dirt and she has an early pace edge over this field. In a weak maiden claiming race on dirt, the Conductor will bet they wont catch her in the stretch.
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