Craig Bernick of Glen Hill Farm nicely summed up Saturday’s results at Keeneland – and how racing is typically won on a synthetic surface like Polytrack – tweeting late Saturday afternoon, “Dirt horses don't like the poly. Turf horses don't like the poly. Poly horses like the poly!”
The riding stars on opening day of meet were Justin Stein and Jesse Campbell, who each bagged a triple on the 10-race card of mostly shorter sprints.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Santa Anita on Sunday, April 13.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Keeneland on Sunday, April 13.
DRF Plus closer looks for Santa Anita on Sunday, April 13.
DRF Plus closer looks for Keeneland on Sunday, April 13.
The first five races Friday were won by the pacesetter. Short, long, dirt, turf – it does not matter. Speed wins. That is just the way it is.
Byron King's Keeneland handicapping notebook for Saturday, April 12
Dave Litfin's Aqueduct handicapping notebook for Saturday, April 12.
DRF Plus handicapping analysis for Santa Anita on Saturday, April 12.
