Untapable Breezes at Churchill Downs
Winchell Thoroughbreds' homebred Untapable, likely favorite for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (gr. I), breezed five furlongs in 1:00 under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs the morning of April 20.
Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II)
Race 7 at Fair Grounds on
- Grade II
- 1 1/16 miles
- $400,000
- 3 yo Fillies
- 4:30 PM
- 1:43.09
- on HRTV/TVG
- Results
- News
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Untapable | $3.00 | $2.20 | $2.10 |
| 3 | Fiftyshadesofgold | $3.20 | $2.10 | |
| 5 | Unbridled Forever | $2.10 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta (1-3) | $7.20 |
| $2 Trifecta (1-3-5) | $9.20 |
| $2 Superfecta (1-3-5-2) | $16.60 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Untapable
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7¾ | $240,000 |
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| 2 |
Fiftyshadesofgold
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1¾ | $80,000 |
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| 3 | Unbridled Forever |
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3 | $40,000 |
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| 4 |
Mary Rita
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|
9 | $16,000 |
| 5 |
Artist Cry
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$8,000 | |
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