Venue: Keeneland Race Course, 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40588.

Race 9, the 31st running of the Baird Doubledogdare Stakes (Grade II).

Scheduled Post Time: 5:16 PM EDT (the 10-race card begins at 1:00 PM ET).

Distance/Surface/Purse/Eligibility: 1 1/16 miles (8½ furlongs) on the main-track dirt; $400,000 purse ($300,000 guaranteed plus $100,000 from KTDF); for fillies and mares, 4-year-olds and upward.

Expected Weather Conditions: Mild spring weather with daytime highs near 79-81°F, nighttime lows around 60-64°F, partly to mostly cloudy skies, light southwest winds 7-10 mph, and only a 10% chance of precipitation. No significant rain is anticipated in the 48-72 hours leading into the race.

Track Conditions: The main track is expected to be fast. Keeneland’s dirt surface typically plays fair and speed-favoring early in the spring meet, with no renovation breaks or weather-related issues forecast.

Field (Post Position – Horse – ML Odds – Weight – Jockey/Trainer):

Alpine Princess – 5/2 – 120 lbs – Irad Ortiz, Jr. / Brad H. Cox

Aye Candy – 20/1 – 118 lbs – John R. Velazquez / Todd W. Fincher

Eunomia – 9/2 – 118 lbs – Flavien Prat / Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.

Gin Gin – 2/1 – 123 lbs – Luis Saez / Brendan P. Walsh

Ourdaydreaminggirl – 20/1 – 118 lbs – Jaime A. Torres / Louis C. Linder, Jr.

Running Away – 4/1 – 118 lbs – Joel Rosario / Wesley A. Ward

Peignoir – 10/1 – 118 lbs – Tyler Gaffalione / Rodolphe Brisset

Chilled – 15/1 – 118 lbs – Jose L. Ortiz / Victoria H. Oliver

Full Horse-by-Horse Analysis:

PP 1 – Alpine Princess (5YO mare by Classic Empire out of Le Moine; owners: Full of Run Racing II, LLC & Madaket Stables, LLC)
Brad Cox’s charge is the clear second choice and a major threat to the favorite. She closed out her 2025 campaign with a decisive victory in the Falls City S. (G3) at Churchill Downs and kicked off 2026 with a solid second in the Royal Delta S. (G3) at Gulfstream Park in February (approximately eight weeks ago). Cox is a perennial powerhouse at Keeneland, and Irad Ortiz Jr. (one of the top riders in the country) takes the mount from the rail. She projects as a late-running threat on a track that has pace to run into. Recent form and class edge give her a big shot at turning the tables on Gin Gin.

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2 – Aye Candy (5YO mare by Candy Ride (ARG) out of Rose’s Desert; owner: Peacock Family Holdings, L.P.)
Longshot from the Todd Fincher barn making her graded-stakes debut. She has been a dominant performer on the New Mexico circuit, winning the Harry Henson S. and Bold Ego S. at Sunland Park. Fincher shipped her to Keeneland and she turned in a solid 5-furlong work (1:03, last quarter in :23) on April 10. Johnny Velazquez is a huge upgrade in the irons. Expect her to show early speed from post 2, but she may find these stakes depths a bit too much on dirt at this distance. Live longshot possibility if the pace melts.

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3 – Eunomia (4YO filly by Tiz the Law out of Speedy Vanessa; owners: St. Elias Stable et al.)
Saffie Joseph Jr. trainee with excellent recent form and a Keeneland specialist (two wins at the track). She is coming off a victory at Colonial Downs and has shown versatility on both dirt and turf. Flavien Prat, a perennial leading rider at Keeneland, takes the call. She has tactical speed and can sit mid-pack or press. At 9/2 she offers value as a horse that could improve further stretching out on dirt. Strong each-way candidate.

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4 – Gin Gin (5YO mare by Hightail out of Before You Know It; owner/breeder: Calumet Farm)
The defending champion and morning-line favorite. She stunned at 38-1 last year, winning this race by 5¼ lengths, then came back to take the Juddmonte Spinster (G1) at Keeneland in the fall at 18-1. She is a perfect 2-for-2 at the track. Brendan Walsh reports she is sharp—best-of-59 half-mile work in :46.80 on April 10. Luis Saez returns to the saddle. She carries top weight (123 lbs) but has proven she relishes Keeneland’s dirt and the 1 1/16-mile trip. The one to beat for the repeat; history is against her (only Jeano has won this race twice, non-consecutively), but her class and local form are exceptional.

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5 – Ourdaydreaminggirl (4YO filly by Instagrand out of Itsinthestars; owners: Bran Jam Stable & David W. Clark)
Louis Linder Jr. trainee making her stakes debut for this connections. Limited graded-stakes experience; she has shown ability in allowance company but will need a career-best effort here. Jaime Torres rides. Likely needs the race or a pace meltdown to factor at 20/1.

PP 6 – Running Away (4YO filly by Gun Runner out of Allez Marie; owner: Stud TNT, LLC)
Wesley Ward speedball with graded stakes success (including a Monmouth Oaks G3 win in 2025). Joel Rosario is an excellent fit for her front-running style. She has tactical speed and could carve out an uncontested lead from post 6. At 4/1 she is a logical contender if the pace stays honest, but she may face pressure early and could be vulnerable late against the top closers.

PP 7 – Peignoir (5YO mare by Mendelssohn out of Beehive Hairdo; owners: Gray, Fletcher & Carolyn L. & Doug Hesterly)
Rodolphe Brisset trainee with consistent form in allowance/optional claiming company. Tyler Gaffalione (Keeneland’s leading rider in recent years) is aboard. She has shown some stakes placing ability but lacks the recent big-figure wins of the top choices. Solid mid-pack type at 10/1 who could sneak into the exotics.

PP 8 – Chilled (5YO mare by Frosted out of Snuck Out; owner: G. Watts Humphrey, Jr.)
Homebred for Victoria Oliver (long-time Keeneland trainer) with Jose L. Ortiz in the irons. She has been competitive on the local circuit but is stepping up in class. Likely needs a perfect trip from the outside post; 15/1 is about right on her current form.

Overall Preview and Prediction:
This is a high-quality renewal of the newly elevated Grade II Baird Doubledogdare. Gin Gin is the deserving favorite and looks poised for the repeat, given her local dominance and recent G1 success. However, Alpine Princess (Cox/Ortiz) is the most dangerous rival and could turn the tables with her closing kick. Eunomia and Running Away add pace and tactical versatility, while the longshots (Aye Candy, Peignoir, Chilled) could provide exotics value if the top choices overperform their odds.

Scheduled Post Time (Race 7): 4:21 p.m. ET (first race post time approximately 12:40 p.m. ET)
Venue: Aqueduct Racetrack, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Ozone Park, Queens, New York 11420
Distance/Surface: 1 mile on the inner turf course (for fillies & mares, 4-year-olds & upward)
Purse: $150,000 (Listed stakes)
TV/Streaming: FS2 / NYRA Bets app / Aqueduct live stream

Expected Weather Conditions & Track Conditions

Game-time conditions in Ozone Park are forecast to be partly sunny and mild with highs in the lower 70s°F (low-to-mid 60s by late afternoon post time) and light winds. Humidity around 45-55% with no chance of precipitation. These spring conditions should produce a firm turf course with minimal bias — Aqueduct’s inner turf typically plays fair and speed-favoring early in the turf meet, rewarding tactical speed and inside-to-mid posts in one-turn mile routes. Turf racing officially returns to the Big A on April 16 after winter delays, so expect a fresh, even surface ideal for the first turf stakes of the season.

Full Field Analysis (Post Positions, Morning Line Odds, Horses, Jockeys & Trainers)

Compact field of 8 older fillies and mares drawn from nominations. All carry 120-124 lbs per conditions. Morning line odds are early consensus (as of April 14-15); final odds will fluctuate at the windows. Recent finishes based on 2025-2026 Equibase form where available.

Post 1 – Oversubscribed (Too Darn Hot – 5YO mare)
Morning Line: 5/2
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Trainer: Chad C. Brown
Analysis: Consistent Class 1 performer with strong turf route form. Recent finishes include multiple wins/placings in allowance and stakes company on grass in 2025-2026. Franco is a go-to rider for Brown at Aqueduct with excellent turf timing. Brown dominates NY turf stakes and has this mare peaking; rail post and tactical speed make her a major threat to control or stalk. Live favorite on class and barn momentum.

Post 2 – Do Gooder (Good Samaritan – 5YO mare)
Morning Line: 8/1
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Trainer: Jena M. Antonucci
Analysis: Improved 2026 form with a win in a recent turf allowance. Recent finishes show steady progression at the mile distance. Santana is a stakes-regular with strong closing ability. Antonucci has this mare in career-best shape; she’s a live mid-pack contender who could pounce if the pace heats up. Solid exotic player.

Post 3 – Relaxx (City Light – 4YO filly)
Morning Line: 12/1
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Trainer: Miguel Clement
Analysis: Versatile 4YO with recent stakes placings on turf. Recent finishes include competitive efforts in NY-bred and open company. Rodriguez knows the Big A turf well. Clement is a sharp conditioner with turf runners; outside draw but tactical versatility keeps her in the mix for a piece.

Post 4 – Al Jafara (Pinatubo – 4YO filly)
Morning Line: 4/1
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Trainer: Chad C. Brown
Analysis: European import showing sharp U.S. form with a recent turf win. Recent finishes highlight closing kick at this distance. Davis is rising at Aqueduct. Brown’s second strong entrant; tactical speed from mid-post makes her dangerous. Top contender.

Post 5 – Accent (Pinatubo – 4YO filly)
Morning Line: 3/1 (co-favorite)
Jockey: Jose Lezcano
Trainer: Chad C. Brown
Analysis: High-class Pinatubo filly with stakes experience and recent sharp turf efforts. Recent finishes show consistency against similar company. Lezcano is a turf specialist. Brown’s third entrant in a loaded barn; versatile and figures prominently. Strong win candidate.

Post 6 – Storm Miami (Blue Point – 5YO mare)
Morning Line: 15/1
Jockey: Reylu Gutierrez
Trainer: Amelia J. Green
Analysis: Speedy mare with early pace but needs a trip. Recent finishes include allowance wins but tougher stakes tests. Gutierrez can get her forward. Green places her well; longshot chance if she clears early and relaxes.

Post 7 – And One More Time (Omaha Beach – 4YO filly)
Morning Line: 6/1
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Trainer: Mark E. Casse
Analysis: Improving 4YO with a recent turf route score. Recent finishes show upside at the mile. Castellano is Hall of Fame caliber on turf. Casse excels with grass routers; mid-pack stalker with big upside in this spot. Live longshot.

Post 8 – Just Music (Audible – 5YO mare)
Morning Line: 10/1
Jockey: Manuel Franco (also rides #1)
Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci
Analysis: Late-running type with a strong closing move in recent turf tries. Recent finishes include placings in allowance company. Franco doubles up effectively. Kantarmaci knows her well; widest post but closing style suits if pace is hot. Exotic threat.

Key Contenders & Overall Preview

The Plenty of Grace Stakes marks the first turf stakes of the 2026 Aqueduct spring meet and features a high-quality, Chad C. Brown-heavy field (three entrants). Accent (Post 5, 3/1) and Oversubscribed (Post 1, 5/2) stand out as the top choices — Brown’s trio controls the race shape, with tactical speed inside and closing power throughout. The pace should be honest with Storm Miami and Oversubscribed likely forward, setting up stalkers and closers like Al Jafara and And One More Time. Expect a competitive, tactical mile on firm turf that could point to bigger grass stakes later in the season.

Scheduled Post Time (Race 4): 2:44 p.m. ET (first race post time approximately 12:40 p.m. ET)
Venue: Aqueduct Racetrack, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, Ozone Park, Queens, New York 11420
Distance/Surface: 7 furlongs on the main dirt track (for 3-year-olds)
Purse: $150,000
TV/Streaming: FS2 / NYRA Bets app / Aqueduct live stream

Expected Weather Conditions & Track Conditions

Game-time conditions in Ozone Park are forecast to be mostly sunny and mild with highs in the upper 60s°F (low-to-mid 60s by post time) and light winds. Humidity around 45-55% with no chance of precipitation. These spring conditions should produce a fast dirt track with minimal bias — Aqueduct’s inner dirt typically plays fair and speed-favoring in sprints early in the spring meet, though one-turn races often reward tactical speed and inside posts. No rain in the forecast; expect a quick, even surface ideal for a seven-furlong stakes sprint.

Full Field Analysis (Post Positions, Morning Line Odds, Horses, Jockeys & Trainers)

A compact but high-quality field of five 3-year-olds drawn from 17 original nominations + 1 supplement. All carry 124 lbs except non-winners of a stakes (2 lbs off) or other allowances. Recent finishes drawn from 2026 Equibase form and pre-race notes. Morning line odds are approximate early consensus (as of April 14-15 wagering); final odds will fluctuate.

Post 1 – Solitude Dude (KY, Yaupon – After the Party by Into Mischief)
Morning Line: 5/2
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
Analysis: A $300K OBS June 2YO purchase with brilliant early speed and a proven stakes record at this distance. Recent finishes: 3rd (beaten 2¼ lengths) in the G2 Fountain of Youth (1 1/16 mi) on Feb. 28 at Gulfstream — earned a field-best 97 Beyer while cutting back in distance; prior wins include a dominant Swale S. (listed, 7f) in January at Gulfstream (3¾ lengths over next-out G2 winner), the Inaugural S. (6f) at Tampa Bay Downs, and a 9½-length debut romp at 6½f. Castellano is a stakes-winning regular at Aqueduct with perfect timing on speed types. Joseph is a hot Florida-based trainer with excellent win rates in sprint stakes; this colt has the tactical speed to sit just off the pace or press and is a major threat to wire or win from the rail. Live favorite on class and versatility.

Post 2 – Racetrack Romance (PA, Alternation – Honest Feelings by Yes It’s True)
Morning Line: 12/1
Jockey: Andy Hernandez
Trainer: Hugo O. Padilla
Analysis: Three-time winner making his stakes debut after two sharp allowance victories at Parx in March. Recent finishes: Back-to-back wins in Parx allowances (most recent March 2026); consistent router/sprinter with good gate speed but unproven against graded company. Hernandez is a rising rider with strong recent form at Aqueduct. Padilla is a veteran trainer who excels with Pennsylvania-breds and sharp claimers; this colt has upside as a live longshot if the top favorites overdo the early pace, but the class jump is significant. Best used underneath in exotics.

Post 3 – Fulmine (KY, Spun to Run – Kylbrylie by Pulpit)
Morning Line: 4/1
Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
Trainer: Norm W. Casse
Analysis: Four-time winner and last-out Hutcheson S. victor; recently privately purchased and debuting for new barn. Recent finishes: Dominant win in the Hutcheson (listed sprint stakes) in early 2026; consistent stakes-level performer with tactical speed and a strong closing kick. Santana is a perennial leading rider at Aqueduct with multiple stakes wins. Casse is a top-tier conditioner (son of Mark Casse) known for sharp stakes runners; this colt brings proven stakes form and should be forwardly placed. Solid mid-pack contender who could pounce if the pace is hot.

Post 4 – Igniter (KY, Volatile – Malibu Prayer by Malibu Moon)
Morning Line: 2/1 (slight favorite)
Jockey: Manny Franco
Trainer: Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.
Analysis: Perfect 2-for-2 this season with back-to-back stakes-quality efforts; Three Chimneys homebred out of G1 winner Malibu Prayer. Recent finishes: 1-length winner of the local Jimmy Winkfield S. (6f) on March 14 at Aqueduct (career-best 86 Beyer, first stakes win); prior optional-claiming win by 4¼ lengths at Aqueduct; earlier 3rd in debut at Saratoga and 6th (well-beaten) in the G2 Remsen (stretched out). Franco has been aboard for all five starts and knows the colt perfectly. Dutrow is a Hall of Fame-caliber trainer with a hot barn and excellent record in one-turn sprints; this “barn favorite” is the likely pace setter or presser and the horse to beat on current form and local experience. Top selection.

Post 5 – Time to Roll (NY, Not This Time – My Galina by Medaglia d’Oro)
Morning Line: 3/1
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez (blinkers on for first time)
Trainer: Horacio De Paz
Analysis: New York-bred $270K Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling with improving form; out of G3-placed Medaglia d’Oro mare. Recent finishes: Game 2nd (beaten 1 length) in the Jimmy Winkfield S. behind Igniter (career-best 84 Beyer, first open-company try); dominant 6¾-length allowance win at Aqueduct (7f) in December; earlier maiden win on dirt and off-the-board tries on turf/two turns. Rodriguez (regular rider) suggested the blinkers to sharpen him late; De Paz is a sharp New York trainer who has this colt peaking. The blinkers should help him finish stronger; live closer who could turn the tables on Igniter with a perfect trip. Strong exotic player.

Key Contenders & Overall Preview

The 2026 Bay Shore Stakes is a compact, competitive sprint featuring several promising 3-year-olds with stakes experience. Igniter (Post 4, 2/1) is the slight morning-line favorite off his dominant local Winkfield win and Dutrow’s barn momentum. Solitude Dude (Post 1, 5/2) and Time to Roll (Post 5, 3/1) are the main dangers — the former with elite early figures and the latter looking to rebound with blinkers. The pace should be honest with Solitude Dude and Igniter likely dueling or pressing early, setting up a tactical battle. Expect a fast, exciting seven-furlong test that could produce a Kentucky Derby hopeful.

Scheduled Post Time (Race 7): Approximately 9:17 p.m. CT (first race post time 6:35 p.m. CT)
Venue: Lone Star Park, 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
Distance/Surface: 6½ furlongs on the main dirt track (Texas-bred Fillies & Mares, 3-year-olds & upward)
Purse: $75,000 (includes $75,000 from the HIEA30)
TV/Streaming: LoneStarPark.com / Track-side simulcast; check local providers for regional coverage

Expected Weather Conditions & Track Conditions

Game-time (evening) conditions in Grand Prairie are forecast to be mild and mostly clear with temperatures in the mid-to-upper 60s°F (highs earlier in the day around 77-86°F, cooling quickly after sunset). Light winds (5-10 mph) and a low 10-20% chance of isolated showers early evening. Humidity around 50-60%. No major precipitation expected to affect racing. Track Conditions: The main dirt track is expected to be fast on opening night. Lone Star’s synthetic-free dirt surface typically plays fair and speed-favoring early in the meet with minimal bias in sprints. Recent training reports indicate a good-to-fast base with no rain in the forecast to alter it.

Full Field Analysis (Post Positions, Morning Line Odds, Horses, Jockeys & Trainers)

The field of 8 is drawn from 19 nominations. All are accredited Texas-breds. Weights: 3YO fillies 120 lbs; older mares 124 lbs (with allowances for non-winners). Recent finishes are based on 2025-2026 Equibase data and early 2026 form where available.

Post 1 – Scattered Mischief (3YO filly, Tiz Mischief – Scattered Mist)
Morning Line: 20/1
Jockey: Rodolfo Guerra
Trainer: Domingo Chacaltana
Analysis: Speedy front-runner with early pace but unproven at stakes level. Recent finishes: 4th in a $25k allowance sprint at Sam Houston (March 2026), 2nd in maiden special weight prior. Guerra is a solid local rider who can get her to relax early, but the post and class jump make her a longshot. Chacaltana is a veteran Texas trainer known for developing young sprinters; this one has upside but needs a perfect trip.

Post 2 – Successfulpath (5YO mare, Too Much Bling – Signalpath)
Morning Line: 15/1
Jockey: Rene Diaz
Trainer: J. R. Caldwell
Analysis: Consistent mid-pack closer with a strong Lone Star record (multiple wins here in 2025). Recent finishes: 3rd in an allowance optional claimer at Lone Star (late March 2026), 1st in a $40k claimer prior. Diaz is a high-percentage local who knows the track well. Caldwell is a top Texas-based conditioner with excellent win rates in state-bred stakes; this mare is a live longshot if the pace melts.

Post 3 – Stacy’s Princess (5YO mare, Latent Heat – All Her Charms)
Morning Line: 20/1
Jockey: Luis A. Huaman
Trainer: Henry E. Uriegas
Analysis: Late-running mare with closing kick but inconsistent gate speed. Recent finishes: 5th in a stakes try at Sam Houston, 2nd in allowance company. Huaman is reliable in sprints. Uriegas is a longtime Texas trainer who excels with older mares; she’s a candidate for a minor award if the top favorites overdo it early.

Post 4 – Blushing Belle (6YO mare, Connect – Blushing Beauty)
Morning Line: 20/1
Jockey: Mario Fuentes
Trainer: Alan Love, Sr.
Analysis: Veteran with tactical speed and a win at this distance in 2025. Recent finishes: 4th in a $50k optional claimer (April 2026 prep), 3rd previously. Fuentes has good hands on speed types. Love is a veteran who knows how to place older Texas-breds; she could sneak into the exotics at a price.

Post 5 – Too Much Kiki (5YO mare, Too Much Bling – Soft Music)
Morning Line: 7/5 (co-favorite)
Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun
Analysis: 2024 Texas Horse of the Year; multiple stakes winner with explosive early speed and high cruising rate. Recent finishes: 1st in a $75k stakes at Sam Houston (March 2026), 1st or placed in six of seven 2025 starts ($178k+ earned). Elliott is a Hall of Fame-caliber rider with Lone Star success. Calhoun is one of Texas’ elite trainers (multiple stakes winners here); this mare is the likely pace setter and a major threat to wire the field. Strong contender.

Post 6 – Modo (4YO filly, Liam’s Map – Academy Road)
Morning Line: 4/5 (slight favorite)
Jockey: Lane J. Luzzi
Trainer: Kinnon LaRose
Analysis: Brilliant recent form; tactical speed and high class. Recent finishes: Dominant 1st in allowance optional claimer at Lone Star (late March 2026), sharp win in 2025 stakes company. Luzzi is a top local rider with excellent timing. LaRose is a rising trainer with a hot barn; this filly has the best recent figure and figures to stalk and pounce. Top selection on class and current form.

Post 7 – Naval Woman (4YO filly, Midshipman – Thistle Bear)
Morning Line: 12/1
Jockey: Deshawn L. Parker
Trainer: Danny Pish
Analysis: Versatile closer with stakes experience and a strong closing move. Recent finishes: 2nd in a $50k stakes prep, 1st in allowance prior. Parker is a veteran who excels with come-from-behind types. Pish is a perennial Texas stakes threat; she’s a live longshot who could rally for a piece if the pace is hot.

Post 8 – Global Holiday (4YO filly, Global Campaign – Really Charming)
Morning Line: 30/1
Jockey: Jose L. Alvarez
Trainer: M. Brent Davidson
Analysis: Longest shot in the field; needs a career-best effort. Recent finishes: 6th in recent allowance, limited stakes experience. Alvarez is capable but will need luck from the outside post. Davidson is a solid trainer but this one is up against it on class and post.

Key Contenders & Overall Preview

The Bluebonnet Stakes kicks off Lone Star’s 41-day 2026 Thoroughbred meet and features a compact, competitive field of Texas-bred speed and class. Modo (Post 6, 4/5) and Too Much Kiki (Post 5, 7/5) dominate the morning line as the clear top pair — Modo brings the best current form and tactical versatility, while Too Much Kiki has the proven stakes pedigree and early zip. The race shape favors a contested pace with Scattered Mischief and Too Much Kiki likely dueling early, setting up closers like Naval Woman or Successfulpath.