Unplaced horses listed in order of finish:Also ran: Spinning Glory, Chandon, Romanaya, Twisted Viper, B D's Angel, One Happy Island, True Class, Echo Road and Cat Girl
Unplaced horses listed in order of finish:Also ran: J N J Heartandsoul, Peqot, Derry Girl, Bee Cat, Waitingforthelight, Perfect Snow, Top, Crossing Jordan and Love Stuff
5 Hold My Bourbon J:
J.
Ramos
125LbsT:
W.
Cowans
J.
Ramos 125Lbs
W.
Cowans
9.805.544.82
12 Welaka J:
A.
Beschizza
125LbsT:
K.
Danner
A.
Beschizza 125Lbs
K.
Danner
8.707.32
1 Real Fast J:
E.
Roman
125LbsT:
P.
Lobo
E.
Roman 125Lbs
P.
Lobo
10.22
Times:Times in 5ths:
:233
:46
1:104
1:24
1:371 Times in 100ths:
:23.62
:46.17
1:10.81
1:24.04
1:37.33
Winner Information:Winning Trainer: Cowans William
| Owner:
Gray V Train Racing, LLC
Winning Sire: Anchor Down
| Breeder: Westbrook Stables LLC
Changes: Bold Discovery
, Fast Solution
Scratched
Claimed:
Sigiloso by Bush George (Andreola)
Unplaced horses listed in order of finish:Also ran: Mount Rundle, Sigiloso, Race Craft, Gray's Fable, Liam the Brave, Out N Out Disgrace, Aleman, Anchor Manne and Precision Strike
2 McIlroy J:
L.
Machado
120LbsT:
R.
Brisset
L.
Machado 120Lbs
R.
Brisset
6.804.303.70
4 Brushfire J:
J.
Hernandez
120LbsT:
M.
Maker
J.
Hernandez 120Lbs
M.
Maker
5.464.10
5 Mighty Mike J:
L.
Contreras
120LbsT:
J.
Kelley
L.
Contreras 120Lbs
J.
Kelley
10.94
Times:Times in 5ths:
:232
:462
1:12
1:252
1:384 Times in 100ths:
:23.44
:46.51
1:12.07
1:25.51
1:38.82
Winner Information:Winning Trainer: Brisset Rodolphe
| Owner:
CHC, Inc. and WinStar Farm LLC
Winning Sire: Hard Spun
| Breeder: Stone Farm & Joseph W Sutton
Changes: Roc and Ready Jo
, Sock It to Me
, Trigger Point
Scratched
Unplaced horses listed in order of finish:Also ran: The Hidden Chamber, Money Man, Sound Cause, Shinigami, Fletcher Bay, Sinister Smile, Academy and Skynet
8 Missy Bee J:
J.
Ramos
125LbsT:
E.
Foster
J.
Ramos 125Lbs
E.
Foster
30.4812.227.70
11 Birdie Rose J:
S.
Sanjur
125LbsT:
M.
Salas
S.
Sanjur 125Lbs
M.
Salas
9.225.68
4 Take Shape J:
L.
Dettori
125LbsT:
J.
Sharp
L.
Dettori 125Lbs
J.
Sharp
4.82
Times:Times in 5ths:
:24
:474
1:124
1:26
1:39
Times in 100ths:
:24.10
:47.89
1:12.97
1:26.00
1:39.01
Winner Information:Winning Trainer: Foster Eric
| Owner:
Foster Family Racing and Wargel, William J.
Winning Sire: Point of Entry
| Breeder: Susan Moulton
Unplaced horses listed in order of finish:Also ran: Lady of Power, Hold My Halo, Sweet Voyage, Egyptian Candy, Montego Bay, Condone, Little Dixie, Dream On Stormy and Kara and Colleen
"Every minute we get with him is like a borrowed minute," an emotional trainer Brian Knippenberg said after Mercante ($28.50) won his stakes debut, Saturday's Grade 3, $300,000 Kentucky Cup Classic at Turfway Park, in a thrilling stretch-long duel with Encino
Encino is one of several older horses entered in stakes on Saturday who made a name for themselves last year at Turfway Park. He is looking to recapture his confidence and his best form in friendly surroundings as he headlines the Grade 3, $300,000 Kentucky Cup Classic.
Bless the Broken ($15.18) made a powerhouse late rally to win the Bourbonette Oaks by 2 3/4 lengths, going away, and punched her ticket to the Kentucky Oaks on May 2 at Churchill Downs.
Admit is sharper and has more ground to work with, but White Rocks has some added conditioning and relaxation, and their respective preparations make for a compelling rubber match in the $300,000 Bourbonette Oaks on Saturday at Turfway Park.
5 Bless the Broken J:
J.
Velazquez
122LbsT:
W.
Walden
J.
Velazquez 122Lbs
W.
Walden
15.187.945.36
7 As Catch Can J:
L.
Dettori
122LbsT:
J.
Thomas
L.
Dettori 122Lbs
J.
Thomas
10.708.90
3 Admit J:
I.
Moncada
122LbsT:
T.
Drury, Jr.
I.
Moncada 122Lbs
T.
Drury, Jr.
3.62
Times:Times in 5ths:
:241
:49
1:133
1:381
1:443 Times in 100ths:
:24.24
:49.02
1:13.69
1:38.33
1:44.65
Winner Information:Winning Trainer: Walden William
| Owner:
Cypress Creek Equine LLC and Madaket Stables LLC
Winning Sire: Laoban
| Breeder: Cypress Creek Equine LLC
Changes: Classic Appeal
, Fixin to Bee
, Will Then
Scratched
Unplaced horses listed in order of finish:Also ran: Bracelet, White Rocks, Zealous Moon, Golden Sunshine, Somethinabouther, Getting After It, Resolve and Just Ruthless
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 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.
4 Final Gambit J:
L.
Machado
123LbsT:
B.
Cox
L.
Machado 123Lbs
B.
Cox
32.1412.788.40
5 Flying Mohawk J:
J.
Ramos
123LbsT:
D.
Beckman
J.
Ramos 123Lbs
D.
Beckman
9.925.86
10 Maximum Promise J:
L.
Dettori
123LbsT:
K.
McPeek
L.
Dettori 123Lbs
K.
McPeek
6.86
Times:Times in 5ths:
:224
:474
1:124
1:374
1:50
Times in 100ths:
:22.97
:47.91
1:12.84
1:37.91
1:50.10
Winner Information:Winning Trainer: Cox Brad
| Owner:
Juddmonte
Winning Sire: Not This Time
| Breeder: Juddmonte
Changes: Candytown
Scratched
Unplaced horses listed in order of finish:Also ran: Poster, Giocoso, Curvino, California Burrito, Innovator, Charlie's to Blame, Baby Max, He's Not Joking and Calling Card