Prince’s Knight Stakes<\/SPAN><\/B> Welcome to THE FIELD PP 1<\/SPAN><\/B> APPLESGOTYOURPIE(KY)<\/U> TR <\/I><\/B>tenderfoot <\/SPAN><\/A><\/I>JY K Smith <\/A>\u00a0<\/SPAN>ML 18\/1 (SILVER TRAIN x SPECTACULAR BID x MISWAKI) Since his debut score in a stakes this guy has showed flashes of talent mixed with disappointing efforts. His top spf of 101 will need to improve here if he is to be a factor. This guy looks like 7f may not be the best distance for him as his best wins have come a half click longer. He has not proven he can handle this level yet but Saturday may be the day. 1-1 in slop<\/P> PP 2<\/SPAN><\/B> HILLS NOT FOUND(KY)<\/U> TR <\/I><\/B>vegasjef <\/SPAN><\/A><\/I>\u00a0<\/SPAN>JY C Rembert <\/A>\u00a0<\/SPAN>ML 7\/1 (ELUSIVE QUALITY x DANEHILL x MR. PROSPECTOR) A look at his chart inndicates this guy may be finding his best form right now. His eye opening 110 loss in an allowance last out shows that the best is still ahead of this speedy colt. His bankroll seems a bit light for a race this big, but a check on Saturday will cure that ill. Won\u2019t be surprised if he gets one here. He will sit 3 or 4 off the pace and look to make a move just before the stretch. Not sure if 7-1 is good value for a horse needing to step up in class here. Never won in slop<\/P> PP 3<\/B> OISHI(KY)<\/U> TR <\/I><\/B>fetti50 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/I>\u00a0<\/SPAN>JY R Fav <\/A>ML 9\/1 (FORESTRY x SEEKING THE GOLD x ALYDAR) Back to back 106\u2019s in second place runs shows how these 3 year olds are really growing race to race. Those times might have been runaway wins a few months back. Another one in here who looks like a little more ground might suit his best run. He is a grinder who likes to make a long sustained run late and if the pace is hot it will set him up to have a real big chance. It would not be a shock to see this one turn in a career best here, but will even that be enough? 0 for 1 in muck<\/P> PP 4<\/SPAN><\/B> INDY STREET(KY<\/U>) TR <\/I><\/B>beefcake9 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/I>\u00a0<\/SPAN>JY Wa Robinson\u00a0 <\/SPAN>ML 14\/1 (STREET CRY (IRE) x A.P. INDY x KEY TO THE MINT) Trying graded company for the first time and bringing in a career best spf of 102 is a little like bringing a knife to a gun fight. Still a knife can be deadly if the wielder can get close to you before you fire. His versatile style of stalking or sitting further back should be useful, just not sure it will help enough in this field. His breeding says he should be getting better every day so beware. No wins on the wet stuff<\/P> PP 5<\/SPAN><\/B> JESUS WALKS(KY)<\/U> TR <\/I><\/B>milesius <\/SPAN><\/A><\/I>JY S R Vaughan <\/A>ML 6\/1 (CAME HOME x PULPIT x MEADOWLAKE) Seemingly bred to sprint Jesus Walks was a PP 6<\/SPAN><\/B> WOLF’S SLAM(JPN) <\/U>TR <\/I><\/B>graywolf4 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/I>\u00a0<\/SPAN>JY V Waddle <\/A>ML 9\/1 (FRENCH DEPUTY x GRAND SLAM x DIXIELAND BAND) One of the grizzled vets of the division, Wolf\u2019s Slam enters with 22 career starts. Has a graded score three back, but the last two have been abysmal. No rest for the weary here either. At his best he will be pressing the leader at his throat latch or on the lead. Has the speed, and class, but form is a question mark. Is this one just tired or ready for a field that he can make the lead with. At 9-1 not super value in here. \u00a0<\/SPAN>Top 2 in each of 4 sloppy starts<\/P> PP 7<\/SPAN><\/B> SHOTGUN RIDER(KY)<\/U> TR <\/I><\/B>desperado4 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/I>\u00a0<\/SPAN>JY P Henderson <\/A>ML 11\/1 (STORM CAT x SEEKING THE GOLD x SUNNY’S HALO) The first of the Desperado entry here is coming in off a series of stakes runs that have been ambitious but not all that effective. This one knows how to cash a check 9 of 12 lifetime starts have been itm. Shotgun Rider may be an apt name here cuz I am not sure this one is ready for the drivers seat yet. He possesses a big move that he likes to uncoil around the third call. The speeds he has run don\u2019t match up favorably. The one thing he has going for him is the hottest barn in the sim sends him out. Beware of the heat! One win and one place in two lifetime off track starts.<\/P> PP 8<\/B> PHILIBUSTER(PA)<\/U> TR\u00a0 <\/SPAN><\/I><\/B>opus <\/A><\/I>JY J Lucas <\/A>ML 18\/1 (ATTORNEY x PULPIT x STORM CAT) The son of Attorney may need to call a lawyer to argue his case in this one. He comes in off a series of mid level runs against foes softer than these. Sometimes being good enough to enter a race is no blessing and that may the case here. His best race came in the slop and my guess is that is why he is in here today. Still will need to go faster than he has ever gone before. Stalker with some punch late. <\/P> PP 9<\/SPAN><\/B> CALL WAITING(MD)<\/U> TR <\/I><\/B>roundtable<\/A><\/I> JY J Chapman <\/A>\u00a0<\/SPAN>ML 11\/1 (TWO PUNCH x PHONE TRICK x GLITTERMAN) This is one of the only horses in this race stretching out to get 7. He ran a blistering 5.5 in 108 last time on a good dirt track. He is not adverse to a wet track having won that 1 and hit the board once in two starts in the off going. Is he a freak on the soft ground? I know a few folks will be hoping that the surface keys the outcome.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>A lifetime best spf last out so a bounce is also possible. A hard one to read here.<\/P> PP 10<\/SPAN><\/B> BRAVE BIRDIE(ENG)<\/U> TR <\/I><\/B>jsimpson <\/SPAN><\/A><\/I>JY F Cross <\/A>\u00a0<\/SPAN>ML 11\/1 ( PP 11<\/B> WILD TO THE TOUCH(KY)<\/U> TR <\/I><\/B>fortywalt <\/SPAN><\/A><\/I>JY F Pritchard <\/A>ML 9\/1 (TOUCH GOLD x WILD AGAIN x UNBRIDLED) only 3 wins in 12 lifetime starts and a first time across an off tack are not big advertisements here. The stakes win in 107 last out is. In a field full of contradictions this one fits perfectly. He is experienced at this level and distance but 9-1 sounds short to me given the odds you can get with similar. Does he like the soft track, will he bounce off last effort or was that the beginning of a big stretch for him? Lots of questions to be answered after the gate is open. Dismiss at your own risk. <\/P> PP 12<\/SPAN><\/B> LUMBERRED(AUS<\/U>) TR <\/I><\/B>oostende2 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/I>\u00a0<\/SPAN>Jy\u00a0 <\/SPAN>J Webb <\/A>ML 9\/1 (ZEDITAVE (AUS) x PURE PRIZE x NORTHERN DANCER) An Aussie bred in a texas mudbowl? Sounds like a daunting spot but this one is coming in off three straight triple figure runs and a win in its only start in the muck. 7f may be the best distance for this horse and if it is look out. Needs to prove himself at this level but may just do that here. Has a powerful late move and that may be the key here. Who has the most surge late on the slop. Do not be surprised if the outsider pedigree wise is the best runner on Saturday. <\/P> PP 13<\/SPAN><\/B> ALL ABOUT HENNY(KY<\/U>) TR <\/I><\/B>desperado5 <\/SPAN><\/A><\/I>JY R White <\/A>PP 12\/1
Grade I
Seven furlongs
Sloppy Dirt
$300,000
All horses, 3 years old