Yes, it is an ungraded stakes races, and yes the purse is only $66,500, but the Kelly's Landing Stakes at Churchill Downs tonight may just turn out a grade I winner.
Eight horses have been entered in the seven furlong dirt race, but the one I'll be watching is Here Comes Ben, a four year old colt who comes off of a win in an allowance optional claiming race at this distance at this track. The final time was sharp, and I honestly believe that he has a shot at the Breeders' Cup Sprint later this year.
Hamazing Destiny comes into the race off of a win in a six and a half furlong allowance, but ran eighth in the grade II Churchill Downs Stakes on Derby day behind Atta Boy Roy.
Eye of the Leopard is another interesting colt. He won the ten furlong Queen's Plate Stakes last year at Woodbine, but has not raced since running sixth in the Ontario Derby last September.
It's going to be a great race.
-Keelerman
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