Keeneland Race 8 - Dean Dorton Myrtlewood S. Stakes
ANGEL OF KIRK (5) ran third at her latest appearance over 1408m at Saratoga, finishing 12 lengths from the winner. Likely to feature. MISS ANNA (2) continues to race well with a win two back at Ellis Park (Dirt) before finishing 2 lengths away in third last time over 1609m in the G3 Pocahontas Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt). Should park just off the speed. Will prove tough to beat. ELEWENE (7) was a dominant winner last time at Churchill Downs (Dirt) over the same distance. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. One of the main contenders. RESCUE DAWN (3) raced on the pace over 1207m at Saratoga (Dirt) on debut last start and went on to win by 1.75 lengths. Not to be discounted.
Jockey: Alex Achard
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Ellis Park in the LR August 9 over 1408m, 12 len behind Manuka Honey carrying 55.5kg at $6.37. At her first start won by 0.5 len Horseshoe Indianapolis June 2 over 1006m defeating Subliminal carrying 54kg at $3.50. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN F 2 | $356,633.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 55.5kg | 1:23.15 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $6.37 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 38 | ALLOW F 2 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 55.5kg | 1:11.12 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.18 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $46,444.00 | Indiana Downs | 1006m | Fast | Alexis Achard | 54kg | 0:59.59 | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 41-day let-up. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 7 in the G3 Pocahontas Stakes at Churchill Downs on September 12 over 1609m, 2 len behind Manuka Honey with 55.5kg at $6.32. The start before that won by 6 len at Ellis Park on August 9 over 1408m defeating The Final Secret with 54kg at $2.85. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/09/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $416,667.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:36.90 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $6.32 |
| 1/11 | 09/08/2026 | 34 | MDN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Ellis Park | 1408m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:23.66 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $2.85 |
| 2/11 | 06/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $145,138.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:04.94 | 10-6-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $10.10 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; won by 1.75 len at Saratoga on September 7 over 1207m defeating Heirsuta carrying 56kg at $14.98. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $159,722.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Dylan Davis | 56kg | 1:11.42 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $14.98 |
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Churchill Downs on September 10 over 1207m, 12 len behind Elewene carrying 52kg at $3.37. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 in Listed grade at Prairie Meadows at Prairie Meadows on August 14 over 1207m, 0.5 len behind Wild Vekoma with 53.5kg at $9.20. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 10/09/2026 | 27 | ALLOW F 2 | $176,389.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Victor Lara | 52kg | 1:11.23 | 4-5-5 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $3.37 |
| 2/9 | 14/08/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN F 2 | $142,653.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1207m | M | Victor Lara | 53.5kg | 1:10.90 | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.20 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2026 | 22 | ALLOW F 2 | $148,041.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Victor Lara | 52kg | 1:11.12 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $7.84 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $41,841.00 | Hawthorne | 905m | Fast | Victor Lara | 51kg | 0:52.23 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $9.90 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, ran on from midfield and won by 5 len at Saratoga on July 11 over 1106m defeating Rum Twist with 56kg at $2.33. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 in the G1 Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga on September 5 over 1408m, 12 len behind Summer Starlet with 55.5kg at $10.28. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 56 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $427,960.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Manuel Franco | 55.5kg | 1:22.72 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $10.28 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $166,909.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 56kg | 1:05.35 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.33 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 in the G1 Spinaway Stakes at Saratoga on September 5 over 1408m, 12 len behind Summer Starlet with 55.5kg at $9.27. The run before that won by 3.5 len in the G3 Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga on August 2 over 1308m defeating Luminous Beauty carrying 55.5kg at $7.11. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/09/2026 | 34 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $427,960.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:22.72 | 5-4-4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $9.27 |
| 1/9 | 02/08/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN F 2 | $320,970.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:17.45 | 6-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $7.11 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | MDN F 2 | $167,364.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | Fast | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 54kg | 0:58.75 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.62 |
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Most recently won by 7 len at Churchill Downs on September 10 over 1207m defeating Valkyrie carrying 55.5kg at $2.26. Before that won by 3 len at Ellis Park on August 22 over 1207m defeating Sweet Venture carrying 54kg at $1.51. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 10/09/2026 | 19 | ALLOW F 2 | $176,389.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Good | Martin Garcia | 55.5kg | 1:11.23 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $2.26 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 28 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $75,606.00 | Ellis Park | 1207m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54kg | 1:12.81 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.51 |
| 2/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | MDN OCLM F 2 | $76,923.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | Fast | Martin Garcia | 54kg | 1:04.13 | 5-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.83 |