5/3 (CD): 139th Kentucky Oaks; 5 Undercard Stakes

[Gate Dancer]

Originally Posted by odbaxter

I need some help in the Eight Belles and American Turf.

Thinking hard about riding Midnight Lucky alone in the Oaks.

In the Eight Belles, I'm very much leaning on Blueeyesintherein, no way this filly will be 8-1 (IMO). Nice opening race in 2013, and appears to handle Churchill no problem. If wet, should be able to handle that also. Gold Medal Dancer has had 2 nice races and not sure what the upside might be for her. Couple of nice works at Churchill also and can run some if there is moisture in the track.

In the American Turf, it's hard for me also to get past Noble Tune and War Dancer as they both appear to be coming up nicely to this race. But, very interested in Bashaar also after the romp in the slop. Breeding suggests that he should handle the grass and I think Danny Peitz wants to see what he has for options in the summer (grass or synthetic).

Midnight Lucky would be a scary single for me in the Oaks but will probably have to use with Unlimited Budget and Dreaming of Julia.