BLUE GRASS (G1) BONANZA

ELEPHANTS EAR ($8.10) took down the opener and BILLAL ($9.28) captured the second race for a $57.84 Daily Double and a $44.50 exacta when Scatify reported home second. The streak continued with favored DISCREET MISCHIEF ($3.70) and Timeout combining for a $22.68 exacta. BUCHU ($15.04) validated her Keeneland form and then ALVA STAR ($6.32) outran Vahva for a $19.20 exacta in the Resolute Racing Madison (G1). Another “horse for course,” ARZAK, won the Shakertown (G2) with Mischief Magic checking in second for a $36.80 exacta setting up a $199.83 PICK FOUR when SIERRA LEONE ($5.32) motored home on top in the Toyota Blue Grass (G1). The exacta with Just a Touch returned $19.92. RUNNING BEE ($5.04) took the nightcap, securing a $75.21 PICK FOUR, sending Pope Jude fans home in a very good mood.