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Keeneland Race 9 - Ben Ali S. Stakes

BATTEN DOWN (6) was a dominant winner last time over 2414m in Listed grade at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), getting home by 8 lengths. Should be poised just off the lead. Among the leading chances. BRITISH ISLES (4) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 4.5 lengths over 2012m in the G1 Santa Anita Handicap (Dirt). It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. STARS AND STRIPES (1) was quickly into stride and went on to score by 0.8 lengths last time out over 1811m at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. AWESOME AARON (2) was never really a threat when resuming last start over 1609m in the G3 Oaklawn Mile Stakes at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), finishing 8 lengths from the winner in seventh. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Don't underestimate.

Race Time:9:30 PM
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Track:Firm
Weather:SHWRY
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1911m
1
Silk
Stars And Stripes (1)311x4x21
Trainer: William I Mott (U.S.A.)12 mths 6: 3-1-1

Jockey: Luis Saez

Weight: 53.5kgs

4 yo Bay H
Sire: NOT THIS TIME (USA)
Dam: PEARL RIVER (USA)
Dam's Sire: Quality Road

Stats

Prize Money$327,935.00
Avg $$54,655.83
Win %50.00%
Place %83.33%
Career6: 3-1-1
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-1-1
2nd Up2: 2-0-0
Firm4: 1-1-1
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 41 day letup. First-up 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on January 16 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Solo Venturi carrying 55kg at $2.80. Second run from a spell won by 0.8 len at Oaklawn Park March 8 over 1811m defeating Gun Runner Charlie carrying 53.5kg at $1.80. Should be right in the finish.

Last Starts 42 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/808/03/202651ALLOW OCLM 4U$176,966.00Oaklawn Park1811mGoodLuis Saez53.5kg1:49.361-1-18
  • 1. Stars And Stripes
  • 2. Gun Runner Charlie
  • 3. Classify
0.8L$1.80
2/516/01/202669ALLOW OCLM 4U$124,108.00Gulfstream Park1710mFastI Ortiz Jr55kg1:41.821-3-22
  • 1. Solo Venturi
  • 2. Stars And Stripes
  • 3. Batten Down
2.3L$2.80
4/408/11/2025114LR OPEN 3$305,344.00Belmont At The Big A1609mFastJose Lezcano53.5kg1:33.862-4-43
  • 1. Disco Time
  • 2. Crudo
  • 3. Tip Top Thomas
14.8L$2.93
1/617/07/202532ALLOW 3U$168,196.00Saratoga1811mFastJose Lezcano54.5kg1:51.225-1-13
  • 1. Stars And Stripes
  • 2. Rocketeer
  • 3. Tracking Error
7.3L$1.95
1/515/06/202529MDN 3U$132,193.00Belmont At The Big A1811mSPJose Lezcano53.5kg1:49.192-1-15
  • 1. Stars And Stripes
  • 2. Makes Sense
  • 3. Last Man Standing
10.5L$1.85
3/817/05/2025-MDN 3U$132,812.00Belmont At The Big A1609mFastJose Lezcano53.5kg1:34.493-4-34
  • 1. Hop Sing
  • 2. Duration
  • 3. Stars And Stripes
2.6L$32.00
2
Silk
Awesome Aaron (2)63211642x7
Trainer: Norm W Casse 12 mths 38: 6-4-6

Jockey: Joel Rosario

Weight: 53.5kgs

7 yo Bay G
Sire: PRACTICAL JOKE (USA)
Dam: DO THE DANCE (USA)
Dam's Sire: Discreet Cat

Stats

Prize Money$1,011,608.00
Avg $$26,621.26
Win %15.79%
Place %42.11%
Career38: 6-4-6
Track1: 0-0-0
Distance2: 1-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up6: 1-0-0
2nd Up5: 1-1-0
Firm31: 5-3-5
Good3: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic3: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after six months ran last of 7 at Oaklawn Park in the G3 Oaklawn Mile Stakes on March 28 over 1609m, 8 len behind Nu What's New with 53kg at $17.10. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at this track on April 18 2024 over 1308m, 16 len behind The Distractor carrying 53.5kg at $32.29. Should progress from that first-up run.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/728/03/2026181G3 OPEN 4U$702,247.00Oaklawn Park1609mFastRamon A Vazquez53kg1:37.343-5-77
  • 1. Nu What's New
  • 2. East Avenue
  • 3. Neoequos
8.5L$17.10
2/528/09/202537LR OPEN 3U$305,810.00Delaware Park1811mMMicah J Husbands56kg1:50.911-2-22
  • 1. Cooke Creek
  • 2. Awesome Aaron
  • 3. Gould's Gold
3.0L$2.30
4/822/08/202549G2 OPEN 3U$1,550,388.00Charles Town1811mFastJavier Castellano55kg1:53.261-3-42
  • 1. Banishing
  • 2. Willy D's
  • 3. Gould's Gold
5.8L$10.70
6/704/07/202549G2 OPEN 4U$611,621.00Saratoga2012mFastI Ortiz Jr56kg2:02.974-5-67
  • 1. Phileas Fogg
  • 2. Antiquarian
  • 3. Locked
31.4L$6.90
1/916/05/202534G3 OPEN 3U$390,625.00Pimlico1911mFastJohn R Velazquez55.5kg1:56.672-2-14
  • 1. Awesome Aaron
  • 2. Phileas Fogg
  • 3. Star Of Wonder
0.8L$8.00
1/812/04/202527ALLOW OCLM 4U$209,265.00Oaklawn Park1710mFastCristian Mauricio Torres53kg1:43.191-1-14
  • 1. Awesome Aaron
  • 2. Baddest Good Boy
  • 3. Willy D's
5.8L$4.30
3
Silk
Tennessee Lamb (3)221x0116x3
Trainer: George R Arnold Ii (USA)12 mths 13: 3-2-1

Jockey: Axel Concepcion

Weight: 53.5kgs

5 yo Bay H
Sire: TONALIST (USA)
Dam: TENNESSEE WHISKEY (USA)
Dam's Sire: Smart Strike

Stats

Prize Money$611,792.00
Avg $$47,060.92
Win %23.08%
Place %46.15%
Career13: 3-2-1
Track3: 1-1-0
Distance3: 2-1-0
Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0
1st Up4: 0-0-1
2nd Up3: 1-0-0
Firm8: 1-1-0
Good1: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after nine months 3rd of 8 at Gulfstream Park on March 1 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Rookie Card carrying 56kg at $9. Previously second-up won by 5 len at Gulfstream Park March 14 2025 over 1609m defeating The Thor with 54.5kg at $8.20. Others offer greater appeal.

Last Starts 49 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/801/03/2026274ALLOW OCLM 4U$122,191.00Gulfstream Park1308mGoodLuis Saez56kg1:16.765-4-34
  • 1. Rookie Card
  • 2. American Monarch
  • 3. Tennessee Lamb
2.8L$9.00
6/731/05/202542G3 OPEN 4U$429,688.00Churchill Downs1811mFastLuis Saez54.5kg1:48.455-7-67
  • 1. Mystik Dan
  • 2. Antiquarian
  • 3. Post Time
55.9L$26.02
1/719/04/202536G3 OPEN 4U$559,105.00Keeneland1911mFastJose Ortiz53.5kg1:59.004-2-13
  • 1. Tennessee Lamb
  • 2. San Siro
  • 3. Uno Mas Bourbon
1.5L$4.87
1/714/03/202541ALLOW OCLM 4U$154,093.00Gulfstream Park1609mFastJohn R Velazquez54.5kg1:36.802-1-16
  • 1. Tennessee Lamb
  • 2. The Thor
  • 3. Upstanding
5.3L$8.20
12/1201/02/202579ALLOW OCLM 4U$154,839.00Gulfstream Park2213mFMLuis Saez54.5kg2:13.893-4-125
  • 1. Mutaawid
  • 2. Il Siciliano
  • 3. Steadfast Resolve
9.9L$13.10
1/614/11/202428MDN 3U$182,648.00Churchill Downs1911mSPLuis Saez55kg1:58.572-1-15
  • 1. Tennessee Lamb
  • 2. Elko County
  • 3. Churning Berni
4.3L$1.38
4
Silk
British Isles (4)0182812x51
Trainer: R Baltas (USA)12 mths 24: 4-6-4

Jockey: John R. Velazquez

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Chestnut G
Sire: JUSTIFY (USA)
Dam: PURELY HOT (USA)
Dam's Sire: Pure Prize

Stats

Prize Money$820,495.00
Avg $$34,187.29
Win %16.67%
Place %58.33%
Career24: 4-6-4
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance1: 1-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-1-0
2nd Up3: 1-0-0
Firm20: 3-4-4
Good2: 0-1-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 42 day letup. Resuming 5th of 12 at Gulfstream Park in the G1 Pegasus World Cup on January 24 over 1811m, 9 len behind Skippylongstocking with 56kg at $84.80. Second run from a spell ran on from midfield and scored a big 4.5 len win at Santa Anita G1 Santa Anita Handicap March 7 over 2012m defeating Vodka Vodka with 54kg at $8.20. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Last Starts 43 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/507/03/202642G1 OPEN 4U$421,348.00Santa Anita Park2012mFastDiego A Herrera54kg2:05.173-1-15
  • 1. British Isles
  • 2. Vodka Vodka
  • 3. Getaway Car
4.5L$8.20
5/1224/01/202663G1 OPEN 4U$4,484,305.00Gulfstream Park1811mFastDiego A Herrera56kg1:48.491-6-52
  • 1. Skippylongstocking
  • 2. White Abarrio
  • 3. Full Serrano
9.5L$84.80
2/422/11/202542G3 OPEN 3U$152,672.00Del Mar1811mFastDiego A Herrera55kg1:48.351-1-24
  • 1. Nevada Beach
  • 2. British Isles
  • 3. Westwood
0.5L$17.50
1/1011/10/202537ALLOW OCLM 3U$95,890.00Santa Anita Park1811mFMDiego A Herrera56kg1:46.431-1-18
  • 1. British Isles
  • 2. Lahaina Flavor
  • 3. Lammas
0.1L$17.00
8/1204/09/202533ALLOW OCLM 3U$305,810.00Kentucky2414mFMFlavien Prat55.5kg2:26.638-7-810
  • 1. Navy Seal
  • 2. Presider
  • 3. Emergence
7.4L$4.70
2/802/08/202555ALLOW OCLM 3U$127,132.00Del Mar2213mFMDrayden Van Dyke55kg2:17.702-1-26
  • 1. Mondego
  • 2. British Isles
  • 3. Dicey Mo Chara, Phosphorescence
0.3L$11.60
5
Silk
San Siro (5)424558x413
Trainer: Brendan P Walsh (Tomhaggard, Co Wexford)12 mths 18: 4-1-3

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Weight: 53.5kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: CLASSIC EMPIRE (USA)
Dam: CATENARIA (USA)
Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Stats

Prize Money$691,851.00
Avg $$38,436.17
Win %22.22%
Place %44.44%
Career18: 4-1-3
Track1: 0-1-0
Distance4: 1-1-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0
1st Up3: 0-0-0
2nd Up3: 2-0-0
Firm16: 4-1-3
Good1: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 3rd of 7 at Oaklawn Park in the G3 Essex Handicap on March 21 over 1811m, 5.5 len behind Skippylongstocking carrying 53kg at $12.80. The race before that settled well back; won by a 0.3 len at Oaklawn Park February 7 over 1710m defeating Winnemac Avenue with 53kg at $8.70. Hard to have.

Last Starts 29 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/721/03/202642G3 OPEN 4U$702,247.00Oaklawn Park1811mFastRamon A Vazquez53kg1:48.826-6-37
  • 1. Skippylongstocking
  • 2. Mackman
  • 3. San Siro
5.5L$12.80
1/607/02/202649ALLOW OCLM 4U$179,743.00Oaklawn Park1710mFastCristian Mauricio Torres53kg1:44.045-5-12
  • 1. San Siro
  • 2. Winnemac Avenue
  • 3. Catching Freedom
0.3L$8.70
4/620/12/202571LR OPEN 3U$153,139.00Fairgrounds1710mFastBen Curtis53.5kg1:42.696-6-44
  • 1. Not This Boy
  • 2. Sir Greylind
  • 3. Stowaway
4.9L$10.00
8/1010/10/202541G2 OPEN 3U$608,828.00Keeneland2414mGoodLanfranco Dettori55.5kg2:29.168-8-87
  • 1. Desvio
  • 2. Safe Trip Home
  • 3. Utah Beach
9.8L$29.12
5/630/08/202557LR OPEN 3U$1,550,388.00Kentucky3319mFMTyler Gaffalione54.5kg3:29.583-3-52
  • 1. Flatten The Curve
  • 2. Tawny Port
  • 3. Limited Liability
13.5L$23.79
5/704/07/202549G2 OPEN 4U$611,621.00Saratoga2012mFastLuis Saez53.5kg2:02.976-6-52
  • 1. Phileas Fogg
  • 2. Antiquarian
  • 3. Locked
25.6L$50.75
6
Silk
Batten Down (6)3514x45x31
Trainer: William I Mott (U.S.A.)12 mths 13: 4-1-3

Jockey: Flavien Prat

Weight: 53.5kgs

5 yo Grey/Roan H
Sire: TAPIT (USA)
Dam: CLOSE HATCHES (USA)
Dam's Sire: First Defence

Stats

Prize Money$1,197,806.00
Avg $$92,138.92
Win %30.77%
Place %61.54%
Career13: 4-1-3
Track1: 0-0-1
Distance4: 2-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-1
2nd Up3: 1-1-0
Firm12: 4-1-3
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 48 day letup. First-up 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on January 16 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Solo Venturi carrying 56kg at $2.70. Second run from a spell scored a big 8 len win at Oaklawn Park LR March 1 over 2414m defeating Catching Freedom carrying 53kg at $2.40. Strong winning hope.

Last Starts 49 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/601/03/202644LR OPEN 4U$189,607.00Oaklawn Park2414mFastJohn R Velazquez53kg2:31.031-1-16
  • 1. Batten Down
  • 2. Catching Freedom
  • 3. Otello
8.3L$2.40
3/516/01/2026286ALLOW OCLM 4U$124,108.00Gulfstream Park1710mFastJunior Alvarado56kg1:41.823-2-31
  • 1. Solo Venturi
  • 2. Stars And Stripes
  • 3. Batten Down
5.5L$2.70
5/705/04/202549LR OPEN 4U$239,617.00Belmont At The Big A2012mFastJoel Rosario53.5kg2:01.693-4-52
  • 1. Phileas Fogg
  • 2. Classic Catch
  • 3. Masmak
13.3L$3.55
4/815/02/2025104G3 OPEN 4U$402,576.00Fairgrounds1710mFastTyler Gaffalione55.5kg1:42.896-4-47
  • 1. Hall Of Fame
  • 2. Komorebino Omoide
  • 3. Maycocks Bay
4.1L$6.30
4/803/11/202443LR OPEN 3$228,311.00Belmont At The Big A1811mFastJunior Alvarado56kg1:50.056-3-48
  • 1. Generous Tipper
  • 2. Tuscan Sky
  • 3. Copper Tax
5.5L$1.90
1/621/09/202428LR OPEN 3$441,176.00Churchill Downs1911mFastJunior Alvarado54.5kg1:54.662-1-13
  • 1. Batten Down
  • 2. Hades
  • 3. Elephants Ear
5.8L$1.53
7
Silk
Guns And Glory (7)8x634196x8
Trainer: Anna Meah (North America)12 mths 11: 2-0-2

Jockey: Danny Sheehy

Weight: 53.5kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)
Dam: BABY GO FAR (BRZ)
Dam's Sire: Elusive Quality

Stats

Prize Money$67,615.00
Avg $$6,146.82
Win %18.18%
Place %36.36%
Career11: 2-0-2
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance6: 1-0-2
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-2
Firm8: 1-1-1
Good1: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up. First-up after a year 8th of 10 at Turfway Park on March 28 over 2414m, 8 len behind The Hidden Chamber with 56.5kg at $5.88. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Meydan Dirt on December 13 2024 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Mendelssohn Bay with 57kg at $14. Fitter but must improve sharply.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
8/1028/03/2026350ALLOW OCLM 3U$143,258.00Turfway Park2414mFastGerardo Corrales56.5kg2:31.326-8-82
  • 1. The Hidden Chamber
  • 2. Lazlo
  • 3. Warlander
8.8L$5.88
6/1412/04/202542LR OPEN 4U$165,217.00Abu Dhabi2200mGoodSandro Paiva57kg2:14.27-1
  • 1. Stormy Ocean
  • 2. Home Brew
  • 3. Elyabri
10.4L$10.00
9/1501/03/202529G2 OPEN 4U$742,358.00Meydan2000mFastRichard Mullen57kg2:03.76-5
  • 1. Imperial Emperor
  • 2. Artorius
  • 3. Global Hit
22.4L$19.00
1/1031/01/202521HCP 4U$76,754.00Meydan2200mFastTadhg O'shea59.5kg2:17.111-1-14
  • 1. Guns And Glory
  • 2. Inner Wisdom
  • 3. Truth Explained
10.4L$2.50
4/810/01/202528HCP85-105 4U$131,579.00Meydan2000mFastTadhg O'shea55kg2:04.842-6-44
  • 1. Violent Justice
  • 2. Local Dynasty
  • 3. Elyabri
3.5L$7.00
3/413/12/202421COND 3$88,235.00Meydan1900mFastAndrew Slattery57kg1:59.213-3-33
  • 1. Mendelssohn Bay
  • 2. Killer Collect
  • 3. Guns And Glory
4.7L$14.00
8
Silk
Rattle N Roll (8)158x62519x
Trainer: Kenneth G Mcpeek (USA)12 mths 31: 11-3-3

Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.

Weight: 53.5kgs

7 yo Chestnut H
Sire: CONNECT (USA)
Dam: JAZZ TUNE (USA)
Dam's Sire: Johannesburg

Stats

Prize Money$4,331,774.00
Avg $$139,734.65
Win %35.48%
Place %54.84%
Career31: 11-3-3
Track5: 2-1-0
Distance5: 2-0-0
Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0
1st Up6: 0-0-2
2nd Up6: 2-1-0
Firm22: 10-2-2
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Riyadh Dirt in the SAUG1 SAUG1 SAUDI CUP February 14 over 1800m, 13 len behind Forever Young with 57kg at $101. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Churchill Downs in the G2 Lukas Classic Stakes September 27 over 1811m, 11 len behind Mystik Dan with 56kg at $11.20. Has solid claims.

Last Starts 64 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
9/1314/02/202656SAUG1 CUP 4U$7,490,637.00Riyadh Dirt1800mFastJoel Rosario57kg1:51.03-11
  • 1. Forever Young
  • 2. Nysos
  • 3. Tumbarumba
13.8L$101.00
1/520/12/202522LR OPEN 3U$229,709.00Oaklawn Park1811mFastJoel Rosario56.5kg1:49.765-2-15
  • 1. Rattle N Roll
  • 2. Willy D's
  • 3. Mackman
2.0L$1.70
5/828/11/202534G2 OPEN 3U$916,031.00Churchill Downs1811mFastBrian Joseph Hernandez Jr55kg1:48.698-6-56
  • 1. Magnitude
  • 2. Hit Show
  • 3. Chunk Of Gold
5.4L$8.34
2/1125/10/202528G3 OPEN 3U$532,725.00Keeneland1811mFastEmmanuel Esquivel55.5kg1:50.3911-5-26
  • 1. Hit Show
  • 2. Rattle N Roll
  • 3. Gosger
1.0L$14.30
6/727/09/2025175G2 OPEN 3U$764,526.00Churchill Downs1811mFastJ R Leparoux56kg1:49.257-7-63
  • 1. Mystik Dan
  • 2. Disarm
  • 3. Banishing
11.8L$11.20
8/1105/04/202542G1 OPEN 4U$5,217,391.00Meydan2000mFastWilliam Buick57kg2:03.509-11-82
  • 1. Hit Show
  • 2. Mixto
  • 3. Forever Young
8.1L$26.00

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