Final Gambit explodes down the lane for Jeff Ruby triumph
Final Gambit was the final horse the first time under the wire in the Grade 3, $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks, and was still last in the full field of 12 after the opening half-mile. But the striking gray colt made a striking wide move in the lane under Luan Machado, inhaling his foes and pulling clear to a 3 1/2-length score in the richest race in Turfway Park’s history and its signature Kentucky Derby prep.
California Burrito ready to roll in Jeff Ruby Steaks
California Burrito on Saturday will take the next step on Turfway Park's road to the Derby, but powerhouse Godolphin has another challenger to face him in Grade 2 winner Poster. They are part of an overflow field for the Grade 3, $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks, the richest race in Turfway Park's history.