Keeneland horses to watch: Week of Oct. 26

Ring Weekend
Trainer: Graham Motion
Last race: Oct. 20, 3rd, Keeneland
Finish: 3rd by 6
Beyer: 59
He took off early and engaged in a speed duel that left the other front-runner
retreating to the back of the pack. And although this colt tired to third in the final furlong, his fade was understandable. Look for him to settle better if his blinkers are removed for his next start.

Pure Sovereignty
Trainer: Chris Richard
Last race: Oct. 19, 2nd, Keeneland
Finish: 2nd by neck
Beyer: 76
Dueled early in a $10,000 claimer, opened up on the turn, and just failed to last in a nice effort; was claimed out of the race by winning connections – trainer Chris Richard and owner Midwest Thoroughbreds – and seems to have upside being moved back to dirt.

Party Starter
Trainer: Michael Matz
Last race: Oct. 16, 5th, Keeneland
Finish: 5th by 4 3/4
Beyer: 57
Shifted from dirt to Poly, this filly showed speed in her first route after a mediocre start and ultimately weakened to be fifth for maiden $50,000; can respond with better if entered back in a maiden claimer on dirt.