Kentucky Oaks Day

Aegon Turf Sprint (5th): These turf sprints are often dominated by specialists. Salute the Count is 5 for 9 in turf sprints, including a minor stakes win at The Meadowlands. He is winless in three starts this year, but has been giving a good account of himself with his rallies falling short. In an optional claimer at GP in February, Salute The Count passed nine horses in less than a furlong. His last effort was an excellent second going six furlongs over Polytrack at Keeneland against a tough group of sprinters.

Edgewood (7th): Grace And Power was a top turf filly as a 2yo, and closed out her season with a strong second in the Hollywood Starlet. She has been working regularly at Fair Hill training center for trainer Steve Klesaris, who is very capable with horses coming off a layoff. Gypsy Baby is winless in two starts since coming to this country. However, in her last run, she closely furiously to miss against allowance foes at Kee. Garrett Gomez stays aboard Gypsy Baby.

Crown Royal American Turf (9th): Free Fighter was a smart winner of a Fair Grounds turf allowance in his 2008 debut in February. He next appeared in the off-the-turf Transylvania at Keeneland, when he ran a steady fifth while wide. He has drawn the rail in this event, and he should give a much better performance as he returns to turf.

Kentucky Oaks (10th): Pure Clan gave notice that she would be a major Oaks contender when she easily won the Pocahontas and Golden Rod to close out her 2yo season. She chased Eight Belles in vain in the Honeybee, and a change in racing tactics was not successful against Eight Belles in the Fantasy. Those two races were merely preps for the Oaks, and she will appreciate the added distance. The expected honest pace will suit her closing style.