JUVENILES DASH IN BASHFORD MANOR
A strong field of juveniles will go six panels in the Saturday feature at Churchill Downs, the $100,000 Bashford Manor S. (G3). Positively surely looked the part in winning his second lifetime start on this oval for conditioner Pat Byrne, and the improving and talented youngster has been given the green light from his barn to run here. The son of Distorted Humor gives the look of a colt who could have a nice future.
Roman’s Avenue was bet down to 30-cents on the dollar at first asking and delivered for trainer Dale Romans. The dark bay son of Street Sense topped only four horses in his debut, but did it the right way and could be something. Steve Asmussen’s Special Jo could have been the sharpest first out winners at the meeting and could go off favored in this tough test. Recent maiden hero Good Tickled, the first time starter Circle Unbroken and Hightail are among the other top threats.
Sunday will play host to the $150,000 Firecracker H. (G2), a mile race on the lawn.