As 3-year-olds are working out of possibilities to race in opposition to horses their very own age in a graded stakes, the Lexus Raven Run Stakes Oct. 19 will give 10 sophomore filly sprinters the possibility so as to add Grade 2 laurels to their resume.
The Keeneland stakes is run on the similar seven-furlong distance because the PNC Financial institution Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Dash, however the Raven Run is unlikely to ship anybody to the World Championships two weeks later at Del Mar.
1. Fibber (10-1 morning-line odds): An attention-grabbing chance off a second within the Grade 3 Fasig-Tipton Dogwood Stakes and two wins earlier than that. Needs to be well-suited to the seven-furlong distance.
JOCKEY: Rafael Bejarano; TRAINER: Chris Hartman
2. Miuccia (8-1): Was harm by a large journey whereas closing for third within the six-furlong Prioress Stakes. Matches in properly with this group
JOCKEY: Irad Ortiz Jr.; TRAINER: Gustavo Delgado
3. My Mane Squeeze (4-1): Seems to be rounding into high type after profitable the Grade 2 Eight Belles Stakes Offered by Sysco in early Might. Received the Dogwood Stakes final time and must be a significant participant.
JOCKEY: Luis Saez; TRAINER: Mike Maker                                       Â
4. Twirling Queen (10-1): Has been thriving on turf however has not received on dust since her profession debut in June 2023 with three subsequent off-the-board finishes on dust principal tracks.
JOCKEY: Francisco Arrieta; TRAINER: Jose D’Angelo
5. Emery (7-5): The possible favourite off a second within the Grade 1 Take a look at Stakes Offered by Ticketmaster at Saratoga. Received the Grade 2 Victory Journey Stakes earlier than that and charges because the one to beat.
JOCKEY: Tyler Gaffalione; TRAINER: Brad Cox
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6. V V’s Dream (8-1): Has raced in strong trend in longer graded stakes final fall and earlier this yr. Had a pleasant comeback race when she was third after a six-month layoff and appears able to shifting ahead off that attempt.
JOCKEY: Brian Hernandez Jr.; TRAINER: Ken McPeek
7. Mink’s Palace (12-1): Took a pleasant step ahead with a quick allowance victory. Can be examined for sophistication in her first begin in a graded stakes.
JOCKEY: Jose Ortiz; TRAINER: Eddie Kenneally
8. Uno Le (30-1): Comes off a maiden win and finds a troublesome spot to face winners for the primary time.
JOCKEY: Gerardo Corrales; TRAINER: Roddina Barrett
9. Riperton (20-1): Turned in a really quick race when second by a head in an allowance final time. Appears a candidate for a bounce off that effort.
JOCKEY: Cristian Torres; TRAINER: Paulo Lobo
10. Haulin Ice (12-1): Flopped within the Grade 2 Charles City Oaks however may be aggressive if she reverts to her earlier type at Gulfstream Park, together with a 9 1/2-length win in a stakes race.
JOCKEY: Luan Machado; TRAINER: Saffie Joseph Jr.
THE PICK: Emery
LIVE LONGSHOT: Haulin Ice
SUPERFECTA: 5-3-6-10
