Winning Ponies

Amy Owens from Keeneland will address the late-breaking news that Keeneland is replacing its Polytrack surface with dirt after this spring meet that starts on Friday. She will also update us on numerous new efforts by the iconic racetrack to cater to their patrons through technology and innovative events. The rumor is that Keeneland is jockeying for a shot at hosting a Breeders Cup event. Bob “Railbird” Roberts, longtime turf writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealers is a native Clevelander who grew up in Willowick, an eastern suburb. Roberts is a multiple award-winning writer who has covered racing for over 40 years. He and John will handicap four Grade 1 races with Derby and Oaks implications – The $1,000,000 Wood Memorial Stakes from Aqueduct; the $500,000 Asland Stakes from Keeneland; the $1,000,000 Santa Anita Derby and the $400,000 Santa Anita Oaks both from Santa Anita.