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My Boy Jack Wins Stonestreet Lexington to Earn Spot in Kentucky Derby

 Don’t Tell My Wife Stables and Monomoy Stables’ My Boy Jack rallied from far back to edge Telekinesis by a head to win the 37^th running of the $200,000 Stonestreet Lexington (G3) for 3-year-olds and earn a spot in the starting gate for the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) on May 5.

Winning other stakes Saturday afternoon were Radar Racing’s Rated R Superstar in the 88^th running of the $200,000 Ben Ali (G3) and Brad Grady’s Triple Chelsea, who upset defending champion Lady Aurelia in the 22^nd running of the $100,000 Giant’s Causeway (L).

In the Stonestreet Lexington, My Boy Jack picked up 20 points toward the Kentucky Derby to increase his total to 52, more than enough to be among the top 20 point earners that will comprise the field.

Trained by Keith Desormeaux and ridden by his brother Kent Desormeaux, My Boy Jack covered the 1 1/16 miles on a fast main track in 1:44.22.

Greyvitos led the field of 10 through early fractions of :23.28 and :47.11 while under no pressure as My Boy Jack raced far back in next to last. Approaching the far turn, Telekinesis went after Greyvitos while Desormeaux began picking off horses on the outside.

Turning into the short stretch, Telekinesis put away Greyvitos, but was quickly joined by My Boy Jack, who surged past in the final yards.

The victory was worth $120,000 and increased My Boy Jack’s earnings to $645,145 with a record of 10-3-3-2. It marked the second Grade 3 victory for My Boy Jack, who took the Southwest (G3) at Oaklawn Park in February.

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Some insights into tonight’s racing program for our IdaBet players: 

3RD RACE – (6) SOLO STORY could very well be above area of expertise here. Draws poorly for first time in while, leaves claimers after claim, form good.

4TH RACE – (1) GO COLLECT N has gone from very good to very not that much in short order. However, he does win draw and finds many pretenders here.

5TH RACE – (1) LONG LIVE ROCK brings that stubbornness of this epic to the surface again. If good enough to win a leg of this series, he’s burning daylight.  

7TH RACE – (4) ALWAYS AT MY PLACE needs a win and fair amount of help for any shot to make final. Taken here since outside trio already have invites.

9TH RACE – (5) MELMERBY BEACH is tough sort to endorse, since never quite know which horse he is. Four consecutive seconds, so enters here very sharp.

11TH RACE – (5) FOX VALLEY ILIAD was done no favors by the way the deck chairs are laid out. Can leave, though with much inside foot, probably chase.

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Northfield Track Announcer Ayers Ratliff’s free handicapping tips are provided for our IdaBet.com players.

Remember, due to their draw schedule, picks are made in advance and do not account for scratches or late driver changes.

From the “Ayers Above  SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 14
Race 1: 4- Arabella – Draws better this week and drops in class, she is hoping to improve against easier company. 8- Ain’t Three Ok – Has faced
some very strong company before, could be very tough tonight. 2- Feelin Lilly – Could be a factor with a clean effort. 1- Johnsbadgirl – Should get a
good trip from the rail.

Race 2: 5- Lyons Jewels – Scored a nice victory against easier last week coming from off the pace, one to watch tonight. 2- In The Wheelhouse –
Looks to be tough at this level of competition with a much better post draw. 7- Dontwantalkaboutit – Gets another tough draw this week, but if she can
get into a good early position she could hit the board. 4- Sly Velocity – Could add value from mid-pack.

Race 3: 5- Very Loudly – Has had some breaking issues which is a little bit of a concern, but the class drop can’t be ignored. 6- Lady Ideal – Could
very well play spoiler against this class tonight after a game trip last week. 3- Deedee Black – Drew the outside last week and the line doesn’t do her
trip justice; she could very well show up at a price.

Race 4: 8- P C Shockwave – Won decisively against this class from mid-pack last out, could strike even from the outside. 3- Arrow – Another with a big
shot in here. 9- Jones Beach – Could make the ticket from the second tier. 1- Sink The Mcbismark – Has as good of a shot as any in here to complete
the Superfecta.

Race 5: 9- Power Everywhere – Gets a better draw this week and drops in class after a game, but tough effort against tougher last out. 1- Miss
Explosion – Has the ability to be...