Large field expected for Jeff Ruby

A large field of 3-year-olds is expected for the Jeff Ruby at Turfway Park when post positions are drawn Wednesday during a luncheon at Jeff Ruby Steakhouse in downtown Cincinnati.

Besides Somelikeithotbrown, other horses considered probable for the race by stakes coordinator Randy Wehrman include Baytown Jimbo, Twelfofneverland, Five Star General, Skywire, Counter Offer, Curlin Grey, Mooonster, Dynamic Racer, Dabo and Speed App.

Skywire, trained by Mark Casse, is the likely second betting choice in the race after going unbeaten in two starts, winning first over the synthetic track at Woodbine last fall before taking an allowance race by six lengths in the slop at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 13.

Five other stakes are part of Saturday’s card at Turfway, including the $100,000 Bourbonette for 3-year-olds fillies. Although downgraded from Grade 3 to listed status this year, it remains a Kentucky Oaks prep, with the winner securing 20 qualifying Oaks points.