The Greatest Showman A true showman with eight straight top three finishes to begin his career, Allied Racing Stable homebred Our Moneyman has been exactly that thus far. On Saturday, the 3-year-old son of Mr. Money–Lipstick Junky will push to keep the streak alive in the 32nd running of the $300,000 Indiana Derby (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Right at home in the state of Indiana’s richest horse race, Our Moneyman turned in a valiant runner-up effort at 14-1 in last month’s Matt Winn (G3) at Churchill Downs. Reliable as they get at 3-4-1 ($332,667), the bay, trained by Bret Calhoun, opens as the 4-1 second choice behind Desert Gate (5-2), who is cross-entered in the Iowa Derby. No Doubt About it After a convincing 6 ¼-length allowance triumph last time out, Betty’s Pearl will return to the graded stage this Saturday in the $200,000 Indiana Oaks (G3) at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Trained by Brian Lynch for owner William Kerner, the 3-year-old Munnings filly made her graded debut this past February, finishing fourth in the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2). A resounding return to form in her latest appearance at Churchill Downs proved Betty’s Pearl worthy of a promotion, where she will square off against a cast of five sophomore fillies. Standing at 2-4-1 ($206,874) across eight starts lifetime, the grey Mario Gutierrez mount enters at 9-2. Waitlisted Less than $65,000 away from joining the millionaire ranks, In Our Time can secure a spot in the prestigious seven-figures club in Saturday’s $250,000 Caress (G2T) at Saratoga. A model of consistency through 18 starts (5-6-2), the veteran Not This Time mare had not broken through against graded competition until this past April’s Giant’s Causeway (G2T) at Keeneland. The confident 1 ¾-length victory came in the dark bay’s seventh attempt at the level for owners Resolute Racing and Miller Racing. Conditioned by Saffie Joseph, Jr., In Our Time opens the 5 ½-furlong Caress at 5-2. Getting Warmer Trending in the right direction after an inauspicious season debut, Soleil Volant looks to keep shining in Saturday’s $250,000 Bowling Green (G2T) at Saratoga. Entering the 1 3/8-mile inner turf clash off a runner-up Cape Henlopen Stakes effort and allowance tally, the 4-year-old son of Karakontie (JPN)–Valentine Wish seems to have turned a corner following a seventh in his first appearance this year. Sporting a 3-3-2 line with nearly $320,000 in prizes across 16 starts, Soleil Volant is trained by Graham Motion for owners Jacques Dupuis, Jr., Luke Bourque, and Bobby Sutton. At 12-1, he opens tied with Desvio as the Bowling Green’s second-longest betting choice. Ready for Round Two J J Grey’s first trip to Prairie Meadows went swimmingly, as the sophomore Street Boss colt claimed the Prairie Mile Stakes in commanding 3 ¾-length fashion. On Saturday, the Ken McPeek-trained roan returns to the Altoona, Iowa oval eyeing a repeat performance in the $250,000 Iowa Derby. Pegged for post four in the nine-horse, 1 1/16-mile main track tilt, J J Grey has won four of nine starts for owners Shamrock Stables (Rob Hutcherson), MJM Racing, and Magdalena Racing. The lifetime purse earner of nearly $198,000 enters as the 4-1 second choice behind 9-5 favourite Desert Gate. Matthew Lomon, for Woodbine Share This:Share
