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The Kentucky Oaks

Friday, May 04, 2007

This is the 133rd running of The $500,000 Grade I Kentucky Oaks.

#1 - DAWN AFTER DAWN: All of her success has come on the turf.

#2 - CASH INCLUDED: Adds blinkers after even effort in Grade II Fantasy Stakes at Oaklawn.

#3 - HIGH HEELS: Comes off her absolute best effort to date.

#4 - OCTAVE: Reliable lass is sitting on a great performance. Pay close attention this afternoon.

#5 - COTTON BLOSSOM: Disappointed in her last. She's capable of much more.

#6 - GRACE HAPPENS: No reason to think she'll do here.

#7 - DREAMING OF ANNA: Need the lead type will be tested.

#8 - SWIFT TEMPER: She's grossly overmatched vs. these.

#9 - TOUGH TIZ'S SIS: Bob just can't stay away on Derby Week.

#10 - AUTOBAHN GIRL: She brings plenty of value to the exotics.

#11 - RAGS TO RICHES: Likely favorite is a major player in this spot.

#12 - SEALY HILL: Polytrack star seems up against it.

#13 - MISTICAL PLAN: How's she going to do it from out here?

#14 - HIGH AGAIN: Will need to get very lucky.

Our selections are #4 - OCTAVE, #11 - RAGS TO RICHES, #5 - COTTON BLOSSOM, and #10 - AUTOBAHN GIRL.

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