21:16 keeneland Saturday 18th April 2026

BATTEN DOWN (6) was a dominant winner last time over 1m4f in Listed grade at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), getting home by 8 lengths. Should be poised just off the lead. Among the leading chances. BRITISH ISLES (4) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 4. 5 lengths over 1m2f in the G1 Santa Anita Handicap (Dirt). It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. STARS AND STRIPES (1) was quickly into stride and went on to score by 0. 8 lengths last time out over 1m1f at Oaklawn Park (Dirt). Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to take this out. AWESOME AARON (2) was never really a threat when resuming last start over 1m in the G3 Oaklawn Mile Stakes at Oaklawn Park (Dirt), finishing 8 lengths from the winner in seventh. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Don't underestimate.