Arkansas<\/SPAN><\/B> is renowned for some of it\u2019s fabulous racing and it is possible there is no race more famous than the Orange Blossom Grade I<\/SPAN><\/STRONG>. Ran over the famous Arkansas mile and one sixteenth dirt course it always provides an amazing spectacle and has hosted plenty of champions of the past. It is open to fillies and mares 4yo and up and has attracted a capacity field of 14 again this year all vying for the ultimate prize and a share of the $500, 000 purse. The track looks as though it will be a fast surface on race day so let\u2019s look at the 2010 field.<\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN><\/P> 1 – STENO BOOK(KY) \u2013<\/SPAN><\/STRONG> mav176<\/I> \u2013 8\/1 \u2013 5yo mare \u00a0<\/SPAN> (STORM CAT x SEATTLE SLEW x DEPUTY MINISTER) A winner of 9 from 27 who is a seasoned Grade I competitor and who has won at the top level in the past. In fact her last 5 starts have all been in Grade I company and have yielded her on victory as well as a second, all at the 9 furlong journey. She boasts a dirt classic rank of #5 and looks to have her chances here. Look for her to be flashing home at the finish. 2 –<\/SPAN><\/B> SKIDMORE INDY(KY)<\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN> \u2013 jrogue<\/I> \u2013 7\/1 \u2013 5yo mare (A.P. INDY x SADLER’S WELLS x KINGMAMBO) May have won just one race in her past 6 outings but it was only 2 starts back and it happened to be a Grade I event over this distance where she won convincingly running a speed figure of 110. She wilted badly in the dying stages of her last race over 9 furlongs also in the top grade. She is a bold front running type who will certainly give them something to catch. With a dirt classic rank of #4 it is obvious she is the real deal and can go well here. 3 – COUNTY ROAD(KY)<\/SPAN><\/STRONG> \u2013 beach<\/I> \u2013 26\/1 \u2013 4yo filly (STREET CRY (IRE) x UNBRIDLED x STRIKE THE GOLD)<\/SPAN><\/I> A superb staying performer who has won 5 of her last 6 races, all from ten furlongs to two miles. She really seems to relish the longer trips and has a second to her credit at Grade 1 level two starts back as a 3yo. The big query for her is if she can handle such a sharp drop in distance and be competitive with some of the best dirt classic horses in the world. She looks tested in this one. 4 –<\/SPAN><\/B> THE SKIRLING PASS(KY)<\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN> \u2013 astapor<\/I> \u2013 11\/1 \u2013 5yo mare (EMPIRE MAKER x FORESTRY x GONE WEST)<\/SPAN><\/I> Worked nicely up to stakes level through allowances, this mare won 4 starts back over 9 furlongs in a stakes race before taking the step to graded company. Finished fourth at Grade II level over 9 furlongs 3 starts back and went 2 better to finish a nice second last time out. A key pointer in that race is that she hit the lead not far from home so the half furlong drop may suit her here. 5 –<\/SPAN><\/B> SISSON’S MARK(ENG)<\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN> <\/SPAN><\/STRONG>\u2013 binzaman02 \u2013 10\/1 \u2013 5yo mare (MARK OF ESTEEM(IRE) x A.P. INDY x RIVERMAN) Despite her dirt classic ranking of 20 this mare has struggled a little of late with just one top three finish from her last 6 races.\u00a0 <\/SPAN>Trainer binzaman02 explained that she has not had much luck in running of late and is due for the racing gods to smile on her, if that happens she will be right in it. Will be a long way back early and may need a lot of luck to feature in this one. 6 –<\/SPAN><\/B> CY FLY BANDIT(KY) \u2013<\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN> cheyenne15<\/I> \u2013 19\/1 \u2013 4yo filly (TOUCH GOLD x EMPIRE MAKER x STORM CAT)<\/SPAN><\/I> Her best qualification for this event is her third in last year Breeders Bowl Distaff, she did win two starts back but it was in a restricted allowance event over 6.5 furlongs. Her last outing was in an event similar to this which saw her beaten by eleven and three quarter lengths when finishing seventh. That form doesn\u2019t look good for this race. 7 –<\/SPAN><\/B> CROSSING DYNA(IRE)<\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN> \u2013 jmahls<\/I> \u2013 8\/1 \u2013 4yo filly (DUBAWI (IRE) x CAPE CROSS (IRE) x DYNAFORMER)<\/SPAN><\/I> Ran a beautiful fast finishing second last time out over 9 furlongs in Grade 1 company. The start before that saw her salute in a Grade II race also over 9 furlongs. She has not missed a place in the top three at her last seven starts. If she can time her run well enough I think she could knock this field out, watch her closely. 8 –<\/SPAN><\/B> BORN TO DANZ(IRE) <\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN>\u00a0<\/SPAN>–<\/SPAN><\/STRONG>– hldurhrss2<\/I> \u2013 12\/1 \u2013 4yo filly (KALANISI (IRE) x DANZIG x MISWAKI)<\/SPAN><\/I> Had been racing consistently up until her last two starts which have seen her finish down the track both times. She has won at this distance in a Grade II race so there is no question mark on her class. The main worry is if she has gone slightly off her best. Trainer hldurhrss2 <\/SPAN><\/I><\/STRONG>has given her a short freshen up for this and hopes to see the real <\/SPAN><\/STRONG>Born To Danz <\/I><\/SPAN><\/STRONG>today 9 –<\/SPAN><\/STRONG> <\/SPAN><\/STRONG>SJ’S GHOST DANCE(KY)<\/SPAN><\/STRONG> \u2013 factorx<\/I> \u2013 9\/1 \u2013 6yo mare (SILVER GHOST x NORTHERN DANCER x TURN-TO)<\/SPAN><\/I> The oldest horse in the field who has amassed over one million dollars in prizemoney. Has won two of her last three, both at stakes level. The big query on her is that, over her 41 start career the bulk of her success has been at sprint distances, this includes all of her 4 recent wins, in fact 18 of her 21 wins have been at sprints. She has won 3 routes but we are talking one of the toughest routes around when it comes to this race. If she sees the distance out she can worry this lot on her class alone, but looks tested. 10 –<\/SPAN><\/B> ULTIMATE DIAMOND(KY)<\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN> \u2013 korn<\/I> \u2013 15\/1 \u2013 4yo filly (A.P. INDY x STORM CAT x DANZIG)<\/SPAN><\/I> This filly has mixed distances in recent times between seven furlongs and ten furlongs still finding plenty of success. Won last start over 10 furlongs at stakes level and was second three starts back in a Grade II over 7 furlongs. Last year as a 3yo she won a Grade II over 9 furlongs and was also placed at this distance of Saturdays race in a Grade II. Has not been the most consistent horse but \u00a0<\/SPAN>definitely has her share of ability, if she is switched on she can compete well in this. 11 –<\/SPAN><\/B> REINCARNATION(ENG)<\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN> \u2013 hibachi<\/I> \u2013 11\/1 \u2013 4yo filly (PIVOTAL(GB) x SADLER’S WELLS x BUCKPASSER)<\/SPAN><\/I> This is a filly who is in career best form with four top two finishes in a row including a Grade 1 win over 9 furlongs and a Stakes win over 10 furlongs. She has already won over one and a half million dollars in just eighteen starts and is ranked #11 for dirt classics. Likes to race just behind midfield and has a lot of appeal in this event. 12 –<\/SPAN><\/B> KORNSNAKE(IRE)<\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN> \u2013 korn<\/I> \u2013 15\/1 \u2013 5yo mare (SADLER’S WELLS x MILL REEF x SECRETARIAT)<\/SPAN><\/I> Master trainer korn shows how it is done with a second runner engaged here, a training feat that must be respected. This marewon 3 starts back in a all the way display of galloping over 9.5 furlongs in a stakes race. She then raced and failed at the unsuitable distance of 5.5 furlongs before returning to 9 furlongs at Grade 1 level where she was again well beaten. Needs to find something like she produced 3 starts back to be competitive in this race. 13 –<\/SPAN><\/B> EMPIRE HAACK(KY)<\/SPAN><\/STRONG><\/SPAN> \u2013 marisol<\/I> \u2013 5\/1 \u2013 4yo filly (EMPIRE MAKER x PEINTRE CELEBRE (IRE) x FORTY NINER)<\/SPAN><\/I>