Opening day at Keeneland tomorrow. Working tomorrow so posting these plays tonight in case I don't have time in the morning. Post time for first race is 1:05est
Race 1...#6 Livonzin 8-1 ML Claimed back in March by trainer Chris Hartman, who is winning at a 22% rate this year. Went to the sidelines off that claim and came back in August at Ellis Park to run 3rd and followed that up with a 4th place finish at Indiana Downs beaten just 2 lengths. Was closing fast in last outing and now makes 3rd start off layoff in a race with plenty of speed to set up his closing style.
Race 3...#1 Space Mountain 8-1 ML 2 year old switches to dirt after pairing beyers in first 2 starts on turf. Sired by Street Cry, who also sired 2007 Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense, so should handle the switch to dirt. 2nd time Lasix.
Race 6...#4 Crocus Hill 5-1 ML 3 year old filly debuted at Saratoga in August finishing 7th,beaten just 4 lengths, and came back to run 3rd at Suffolk, beaten by 1 1/2 lengths. Adds Lasix and stretches out to 1 3/16 miles for trainer Jonathan Sheppard, who excels at route turf races.
race 8(Grade 3 Phoenix)...#4 Holy Boss 4-1 ML Ran 3rd last out as the favorite in the Grade 1 Kings Bishop at Saratoga, beaten by Runhappy who posted a 113 beyer going gate to wire. That race was at 7 furlongs. This race is 6 furlongs which is Holy Boss's preferred distance where he has 4 wins and a 2nd from 6 starts.
My full card selections are posted in the horse forum.
Good old luck to everyone tonight and tomorrow...
