For the connections of a 3-year-old turf filly in search of Grade 1 honors earlier than the yr ends, the Queen Elizabeth II Problem Cup Stakes Offered by Dixiana is the right spot. Apart from a $750,000 purse and Grade 1 standing, the 1 1/8-mile take a look at at Keeneland Race Course is restricted to 3-year-olds, giving the sophomore runners yet another probability to remain inside their division for a Grade 1 race earlier than it’s time for them to face older females.
1. Pin Up Betty (20-1): Didn’t fireplace within the $1.5 million Pepsi Dueling Grounds Oaks Invitational however was second earlier than that within the Grade 3 Pucker Up Stakes. A return to her effort within the Pucker Up would make her a contender right here.
JOCKEY: Luis Saez; TRAINER: Mike Maker
2. Caitlinhergrtness (12-1): Beat males to win the celebrated King’s Plate at Woodbine, however that was on an all-weather floor. Gained her solely begin on turf, although that was in an allowance race. Frankie Dettori within the saddle provides to the attraction.
JOCKEY: Frankie Dettori; TRAINER: Kevin Attard
3. She Feels Fairly (5-2): Completed second to Grayosh after a energetic stretch duel within the Grade 2 Lake Placid Stakes Offered by Caesars Sportsbook at Saratoga. Provides blinkers and needs to be a important contender.
JOCKEY: John Velazquez; TRAINER: Cherie DeVaux
4. Waves of Mischief (12-1): She was second within the Dueling Grounds Oaks and received the Pucker Up. Appears like an fascinating play right here, particularly on the odds.
JOCKEY: Tyler Gaffalione; TRAINER: Brendan Walsh
5. Soprano (7-2): A Group 3 winner in France makes her United States debut. Was third in a Group 1 stakes final time and needs to be a significant participant.
JOCKEY: Billy Loughnane; TRAINER: George Boughey
6. Oversubscribed (6-1): Is educated by five-time Queen Elizabeth II Problem Cup winner Chad Brown and ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., which makes her a risk. Rallied properly to complete second within the one-mile Lake George Stakes and will relish the added floor. Deserves a really lengthy look.
JOCKEY: Irad Ortiz Jr.; TRAINER: Chad Brown
7. Buchu (15-1): Went out West to Del Mar and completed fourth within the Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks Offered by Keeneland Gross sales regardless of some visitors points. Earlier than that was sixth within the Grade 1 Fasig-Tipton Belmont Oaks Invitational. Belongs on this area however will want an improved effort to be a important issue.
JOCKEY: Junior Alvarado; TRAINER: Phil Bauer
8. Pounce (12-1): Gained the Lake George after which was checked and raced broad whereas ending ninth within the Grade 2 AGS Music Metropolis Stakes. Appears able to a bounce-back effort at an enormous value.
JOCKEY: Jose Ortiz; TRAINER: Mark Casse
9. Grayosh (8-1): Skilled by Brown and ridden by Flavien Prat, she beat She Feels Fairly within the Lake Placid. That filly is 5-2 and she or he’s 8-1. If that value in some way stays intact, she is a really engaging play.
JOCKEY: Flavien Prat; TRAINER: Chad Brown
10. Candala (9-2): Comes over from France after ending third in a pair of Group 2 stakes. Didn’t land an amazing publish place, however on class, she can’t be missed. Has been working in races longer than this, so stamina shouldn’t be a priority.
JOCKEY: Florent Geroux; TRAINER: Francis-Henri Graffard
THE PICK: Grayosh
LIVE LONGSHOT: Caitlinhergrtness
SUPERFECTA: 9-5-3-2
