Several prospects for the Coolmore Lexington Stakes had their final
pre-race workouts Saturday, including Distorted Dave, a John
Sadler-trained colt who figures as one of the top contenders for the
Grade 2 race.
The $300,000 Lexington will be run Saturday at Keeneland as the
unofficial last stop before the May 1 Kentucky Derby. With a $180,000
winner's share, the 1 1/16-mile Polytrack race usually allows the
winner entry into the Derby, if so desired, although that number might
be cutting it a bit close this year, when a surplus of horses is trying
to make the 20-horse gate based on the customary graded-earnings
criteria.
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