Wednesday’s Kentucky Downs card forecast calls for partly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80’s.
Articles by Author: Joe Kristufek
Mike Maker won four consecutive races (2-5) and Wesley Ward answered with a win of his own.
With the rail out 40 feet for the third consecutive day, the turf was noticeably worn on Thursday. The surface played truer to profile, with the four shorter races favoring forward runners.
With the rail 40 feet out and a run-up of at least 240 feet, the distances of Wednesday’s races were considerably further than advertised. For some perspective, imagine running nearly the length…
There has been no rain leading into Wednesday’s card and the forecast calls for sunny skies and temperatures in the high 80s. I will favor horses with forward speed in sprints and an off the pace style in routes.
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Led by Midnight Bisou in the Personal Ensign (G1) and Tom d’Etat in the Whitney (G1), there is lots of star power on Saturday’s Saratoga program.