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Former Derby Starters Headline Ben Ali

Former Derby Starters Headline Ben Ali

A star-studded cast of older horses that includes three former Kentucky Derby (gr. I) starters tops a field of seven in the $150,000 Ben Ali (gr. III), the feature race on Keeneland's April 19 program.

 Thursday, April 16, 2009
Sterwins Comes From Last, Shocks Ben Ali

Sterwins Comes From Last, Shocks Ben Ali

Ignored at the betting windows, Melnyk Racing Stables' homebred Sterwins rallied from last, shot through the stretch, and pulled away for a commanding 3 1/4-length victory in the $150,000 Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) April 20 on the Keeneland Polytrack.

 Sunday, April 20, 2008

Ex-Claimer Jade's Revenge Posts Ben Ali Upset

Jade's Revenge, who could have been claimed for $40,000 six months ago, won Keeneland's $150,000 Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) Thursday in a four-horse photo finish.

 Thursday, April 26, 2007

Attfield, Frankel Each Have Pair in Ben Ali

Trainers Roger Attfield and Bobby Frankel both have two horses in Thursday's $150,000 Ben Ali (gr. III) on Keeneland's all-weather track.

 Sunday, April 22, 2007

Alumni Hall Tries for Repeat Win in Ben Ali

Alumni Hall returns to his favorite racetrack for a repeat score in Thursday's Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) at 1 1/8 miles.

 Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Farish Seeks Third Straight Ben Ali

Breeder/owner William S. Farish will be seeking his third-straight win in the Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) Thursday at Keeneland Race Course with his 4-year-old colt Alumni Hall.

 Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Evening Attire, Sarava Among Seven Set for Ben Ali

Mary and Joseph Grant and T.J. Kelly's Evening Attire and 2002 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) winner Sarava are among a field of seven older horses set to go 1 1/8-miles in the $150,000 Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) at Keeneland on Thursday.

 Tuesday, April 20, 2004

Mineshaft Takes Ben Ali by Daylight; Pimlico Special Next

Mineshaft ran his American record to five wins in six starts with a nine-length victory over three overmatched foes in the Ben Ali Stakes (gr. III) at Keeneland on Friday, and the 4-year-old colt by A.P. Indy now takes aim at his first grade I contest, the Pimlico Special in Baltimore on May 16, Preakness eve.

 Friday, April 25, 2003

Mineshaft Heads Ben Ali Field

Mineshaft, winner of the New Orleans Handicap at Fair Grounds, heads a field of eight older colts and geldings in the grade III, $150,000-added Ben Ali to be run Friday at Keeneland.

 Wednesday, April 23, 2003