1
Rob AtrasKendrick Carmouche
G2 Turf Sprint, KD, 7th
More Than Ready
30-1
Owner:Michael J. Caruso and Michael Dubb
David Aragona: Maintained great form through the summer but then got the wrong trip at Ky. Downs; adds more pace to this affair.
2
Jose D'AngeloLuis Saez
Unbridled Sidney, CD, 7th
Mitole
15-1
Owner:Morplay Racing
David Aragona: 2025 Turf Sprint champ disappointed in May and got laid up; missed her prep, now training up to the repeat attempt.
3
Wesley WardJuan Hernandez
Nunthorpe, YOR, 1st
Maclean's Music
5-2
Owner:Myracehorse/Gladwell/Dailey/Dejablu
David Aragona: American has never won a stakes on U.S. soil but beat some of Europe's best sprinters over straight 5F in Nunthorpe.
4
Graham MotionManuel Franco
Andy Guest, CNL, 1st
Karakontie
30-1
Owner:Eclipse Thoroughbred Stables & Madaket Stables
David Aragona: Has won 5 of her last 6, but it's really just the Intercontinental victory at Saratoga that makes her a viable threat here.
5
Mark CasseOisin Murphy
Franklin, KEE, 1st
Not This Time
20-1
Owner:Tracy Farmer
David Aragona: Won the Franklin against females over course and distance for the second consecutive year; gets major class test here.
6
Michael McCarthyFlavien Prat
Turf Sprint, CD, 1st
Lost Treasure
8-1
Owner:James M. Daniell
David Aragona: Won G2 Turf Sprint on Derby Day and then went to the sidelines; training up to this ambitious return assignment.
7
Donnacha O'BrienBilly Loughnane
Flying Five, CUR, 1st
Wootton Bassett
3-1
Owner:Muhaideb A Almuhaideb
David Aragona: Has really come to hand as a 4-year-old, winning back-to-back G1s; late-runner got experience around turns last winter.
8
Joe SharpJose Ortiz
Turf Sprint, KD, 1st
Tale of Ekati
12-1
Owner:T and E Racing
David Aragona: Former claimer's marquee victory came at Ky. Downs, but he's improved all year long; possesses versatile running style.
9
Saffie Joseph Jr.Micah Husbands
Ladies Turf Sprint, KD, 1st
Not This Time
20-1
Owner:Resolute Racing and Miller Racing
David Aragona: Achieved resounding G1 success against females at Ky. Downs; prior form doesn't exactly make her competitive here.
10
George WeaverJohn Velasquez
Music City, KD, 6th
Not This Time
8-1
Owner:Medallion Racing, Swinbank Stables, Joey Platts, and Mark Stanton
David Aragona: Willing to excuse traffic-compromised Ky. Downs loss; when she's right, possesses a world-class turn of foot.
11
Eric FosterFernando De La Cruz
Woodford, KEE, 1st
Air Force Blue
10-1
Owner:Foster Family Racing, Lonnie Reynolds, Vicki Mills, and Donald Coomes
David Aragona: Speedy gelding won the local prep for this; has been in career-best form all year and never gives up without a fight.
12
Phil D'AmatoUmberto Rispoli
Eddie D, SA, 1st
Prince of Lir
12-1
Owner:Michael Nentwig, Agave Racing Stable, Benowitz Family Trust, CYBT, McLean Racing Stables, Saul Gevertz & Marc Lantzman
David Aragona: California-based gelding seems to be coming into career-best form as a 5-year-old; should get his preferred pace setup.
13
Ralph BeckettRossa Ryan
World Trophy, NEB, 4th
Zoustar
20-1
Owner:Fitriani Hay
David Aragona: The 2024 BC Turf Sprint winner is winless in nine starts since; would cause another massive upset if he repeated here
14
Karl BurkeJack Nicholls
Prix de l'Abbaye, LCH, 1st
Cotai Glory
15-1
Owner:Al Leith Racing Club
David Aragona: 3-year-old filly comes here off G1 Abbaye win; does best work from the front; quick enough to get forward here?
15
Michael ApplebyTom Marquand
Haydock Sprint Cup, HAY, 3rd
Mohaather
20-1
Owner:RP Racing
David Aragona: Won G1 Haydock Sprint Cup last year has given little indication that he's still capable of winning at the highest level in 2026.
16
Wesley WardJose Ortiz
Woodford, KEE, 2nd
No Nay Never
15-1
Owner:Andrew Farm and For the People Racing Stable
David Aragona: Settled for second behind Joe Shiesty in the Woodford, the best result of an abbreviated 6-year-old campaign.
17
Michelle LovellRicardo Santana, Jr.
Woodford, KEE, 3rd
Mo Town
20-1
Owner:JAL Racing
David Aragona: Speedy gelding faded to third as the beaten favorite in the Woodford, taking his Keeneland turf record to 0 for 3.
18
Wesley WardDavid Egan
Allowance, KEE, 1st
Speightstown
30-1
Owner:Amo Racing USA, Two Eight Racing, Wesley A. Ward
David Aragona: Beat straight 3-year-olds over course and distance in an allowance race this month; has never tried older rivals.
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