Noted: April 8
– 68-1 longshot Chin High wins Keeneland’s opening day Transylvania Stakes. “We always thought this was a nice colt,” said trainer Neil Pessin after.
– An ankle injury has sidelined French Park. The filly will miss the Kentucky Oaks while she recuperates from surgery to remove a bone chip. Wagering on the Grade II winner in pool three of the Oaks Future has been suspended.
– The Green Monkey arrived at Churchill Downs on Friday. Trainer Todd Pletcher said there’s “no schedule right now” for when the $16 million two-year-old might start training at the track.
