Wicked Halo aims to extend win streak in Raven Run
Wicked Halo, winner of the Prioress (G2) at Saratoga in her most recent start, heads a field of nine 3-year-old fillies entered Wednesday for Saturday’s 24th running of the Grade 2, $350,000 Raven Run going seven furlongs on Keeneland's main track.
One of two stakes scheduled on Saturday’s 10-race program that begins at 1 p.m. EDT, the Lexus Raven Run will go as the ninth race with a 5:16 p.m. post time.
Trained by Steve Asmussen and bred and owned by Winchell Thoroughbreds, Wicked Halo brings a three-race win streak into the Raven Run with two of the victories coming at Churchill Downs prior to the Prioress. Tyler Gaffalione, who has been aboard for all three victories, has the mount Saturday and will break from post position eight.
Enhancing the field are three invaders from New York.
Alifyfe Racing’s undefeated Fingal’s Cave ships in for trainer David Donk. The New York-bred daughter of Carpe Diem enters the race off a victory in the restricted Fleet Indian at Saratoga on Aug. 26. Joel Rosario has the mount and will break from post position five.
Trainer John Terranova II will send out two runners: Delaware Oaks (G3) winner Midnight Stroll and Union Lake, who was third in the Prioress. Luis Saez has the call on Midnight Stroll and will break from post nine, while John Velazquez will be aboard Union Lake from post one.