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Ed Meyer
Kentucky Downs
Race #7 – The G-3 Runhappy Turf Sprint – 6f on turf – 4:53 pm EDT
BetPTC.com Selections / #3 – Imprimis / #5 – Undrafted / #10 – Totally Boss
#3 Imprimis is a son of Broken Vow for Joe Orseno and Paco Lopez in the saddle. He’s been off two months and finished mid pack at Royal Ascot last out. He’s a late runner and Lopez scores at a 24% clip with turf runners. His win in the G2 Shakertown two back was very impressive. #5 Undrafted comes in for Wesley Ward and Corey Lanerie in the irons. This is his 2nd off the layoff and three for five ITM over the course. He rallied strongly in last year’s edition and Ward wins 26% with his sprinters coming in fresh. #10 Totally Boss comes from the barn of Rusty Arnold and Florent Geroux has the call. 3rd off the shelf and was impressive in victory at Ellis Park last out. He should get a nice stalking trip and Geroux is off to a great start for the meet.
Race #8 – G-3 Three Chimneys Ladies Turf – 1 mile turf – 5:28 pm EDT
BetPTC.com Selections / #7 – Mitchell Road / #3 – Kallio / #2 – Simply Breathless
#7 Mitchell Road is a daughter of English Channel for Bill Mott and Joel Rosario in the saddle. She’s been off 56 days and exits the G1 Diana facing Sistercharlie. She cuts back in distance shipping in from Saratoga with some morning works to have her ready. Rosario will have her close to the pace as she runs extremely well coming off a layoff. #3 Kallio is a daughter of Scat Daddy with Tyler Gaffalione in the driver’s seat. She is 1 for 1 over the course and won in the shadow of the wire last out. Her dam Smokey Diplomacy has 7 starters, 6 winners, and 4 turf winners to her credit. #2 Simply Breathless comes in for Neil Drysdale and Florent Geroux. This daughter of Bated Breath (GB) has a solid late kick and exits Arlington off a beaten favorite effort. The barn wins 22% getting payback and Geroux loves the greensward winning 20%.
Race #9 – The G-3 Ladies Sprint – 6 1/2f on turf – 6:01 pm EDT
BetPTC.com Selections / #9 – Tiny Tina / #3 – Oleksandra / #7 – Morticia
#9 Tiny Tina is a daughter of Paddy O’ Prado for Phil D’Amato with Jose Ortiz in the irons. She is shooting for her 4th in a row off a three month layoff. She ships in from SA and steps up in class for this event. Cutting back in distance and solid works make her a major danger. #3 Oleksandra is a daughter of Animal Kingdom for Neil Drysdale and Joel Rosario going to post. She won the Smart N Fancy last out and comes calling late in the lane for Rosario who wins 20% with closers. #7 Morticia is 3rd off the layoff for Rusty Arnold with Tyler Gaffalione in the driver’s seat. She was a beaten chalk last out facing Oleksandra and the barn comes back to score 33% looking to turn the tables.
Race #10 – The G-3 Kentucky Turf Cup – 1 1/2f on turf – 6:35 pm EDT
BetPTC.com Selections / #5 – Bigger Picture / #10 – Arklow / #9 – Zulu Alpha
#5 Bigger Picture comes to post for Mike Maker and Tyler Gaffalione in the saddle. He’s been off two months and ships in from the G1 United Nations. He finished a fast closing 2nd last year going the same route to Kentucky Downs. Tyler G is back aboard this closer who is 1 for 2 ITM in Franklin. #10 Arklow is a son of Arch for Brad Cox and Florent Geroux has the call. He’s 1 for 1 at KyD and makes a 2nd off effort coming in from the G2 Bowling Green. That was a strong move between runners and the rider and trainer have teamed up to be 5 for 8 ITM the past few weeks. #9 Zulu Alpha is a son of Street Cry (IRE) for Mike Maker and Jose Ortiz. He’s been knocking on the door owns a bullet work dropping in class. He is 4 for 5 ITM at the distance in the hands of an excellent reinsman.