It is just eleven minutes to post for the big race of the day, the Stephen Foster Handicap. I discussed it to some extent earlier today, but I'm back with more thoughts and updates.
First, here are the current odds. . .
1 A. U Miner 74-1
2 Battle Plan 9-5
3 Giant Oak 20-1
4 Duke of Mischief 9-1
5 Arson Squad 6-1
6 General Quarters 7-1
7 Honest Man 19-1
8 No Advantage 19-1
9 Macho Again 8-1
10 Demarcation 85-1
11 Blame 7-2
Now it is only eight minutes to post. The jockeys are on their horses and the horses are being led to the track. I would not be surprised at all if a major Breeders' Cup Classic contender comes from this race.
The horses are on the track now. Honest Man looks great, as does No Advantage. Macho Again is a very pretty horse.
Five minutes to post now. This is so exciting! In less than ten minutes, one name will be added to the list of Stephen Foster Handicap winners. Is the track record in danger? I doubt it, but this is such a good field. . .
Four minutes to post now. The odds have changed a bit. Battle Plan is still the favorite, but he has risen to 2-1. Blame has dropped to 3-1. No matter who wins, it's going to be a great race. Will a longshot win? Or will Battle Plan get the job done again? What about Macho Again? Can he win for the first time since last year's Stephen Foster? Or will his losing streak continue past one year?
It's post time now! The horses are approaching the starting gate! J. R. has picked No Advantage to win.
Who will win the 29th runner of the Stephen Foster Handicap. . .?
-Keelerman
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