Kentucky Oaks 2020 Report: Tonalist's Shape Defeats Spice Is Nice in Davona Dale

Tonalist’s Shape ran her record to 5-for-5 in a game front running win over highly regarded filly Spice Is Nice in the Davona Dale Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, Feb. 29. She now has 60 Kentucky Oaks 2020 points and is all but guaranteed a spot in the starting gate at Churchill Downs on the first Friday in May.

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The next three Oaks points races take place this weekend, with each awarding 50 points to the winner.

Busher Invitational (3-7-20)

Lake Avenue & Maedean finished 1-2 in the Demoiselle (G2) late last year, and they meet again in this one mile spot. The former is the even money favorite with speed, and the latter packs a decent stretch kick.

Honeybee Stakes (3-7-20)

This race has upset potential. There is not much pace on paper and Ring Leader is probably the one to catch. Alta’s Award is improving and figures to stalk and pounce, and Motu and Turtle Trax will try to get involved late.

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Fountain of Youth Stakes 2020 Video Featuring Dennis' Moment

Check out my Davona Dale Stakes & Fountain of Youth Stakes 2020 video from Gulfstream Park.

 

Kentucky Oaks 2020 Report for 2-7-20

Three more fillies picked up ten points on the road to Kentucky Oaks 2020 last weekend, and Harvey’s Lil Goil was probably the most visually impressive winner of the trio.

The next two Oaks points races on the docket are the Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay (Feb. 8) and the Las Virgenes at Santa Anita Park (also Feb. 8).

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Golden Rod (G2) runner-up Motu and Demoiselle (G3) show finisher Blame Debbie are the two big names in the Suncoast, and a victory by either would hardly be a surprise. Motu has been part of my Oaks top five list for quite some time.

The Las Virgenes at Santa Anita Park attracted five horses, and it is probably a match race between Bob Baffert’s consistent, experienced filly Gingham, and flashy maiden sprint winner Venetian Harbor. The latter is 2-5 on the morning line. 

Kentucky Oaks 2020 Points Race Recaps

Forward Gal Stakes (G3) Recap (2-1-20) - Winner: Tonalist’s Shape ($2.60)

Tonalist’s Shape was a compete standout in the paper race. Not like she needed an edge, but the tactical filly drew the advantageous outside post in this extended sprint. This race was over before it started. Compensate carved out the fractions and Street of Dreams was in pursuit from 2nd. Tonalist’s Shape tracked outside and steadily moved up. She always looked like a winner and was completely wrapped up at the end. She scored by 3.75 lengths under Irad Ortiz Jr. Saffie Joseph Jr. was the winning conditioner, and he is certainly and up and coming trainer. Street of Dreams stayed on resolutely for the place. First time starter Nikki and Papa trailed early after ducking in at the start, and rallied for 3rd in an okay effort. Fujairah stalked and missed 3rd by a neck, and she was well clear of fading front runner Compensate. New Day Dawning was the distant trailer. This was a very slow race.

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Kentucky Oaks 2020 Points Race Video Series (February 1-2)

Check out my Kentucky Oaks 2020 points race video for Feb. 1-2 below! 

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Kentucky Oaks 2020 Blog: Finite Captures Silverbulletday Stakes

Finite picked up ten more points to move into third place in the Kentucky Oaks 2020 points race standings. The overwhelming favorite earned her victory the hard way in the Silverbulletday Stakes at Fair Grounds on Saturday, Jan. 18.

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The next three Oaks points races on the docket are the Forward Gal at Gulfstream Park (Feb. 1), the Martha Washington at Oaklawn Park (Feb. 1), and the Busanda at Aqueduct on Feb. 2.

Tonalist’s Shape is the overwhelming 1-2 favorite in the Forward Gal at seven panels and she drew perfectly outside. Taraz is the strong even money chalk in the Martha Washington, and she might jump on the Kentucky Derby 2020 trail if she wins impressively. Finally, the Busanda attracted seven fillies and Persisto looks like the one to catch.

Kentucky Oaks 2020 Points Race Recaps

Silverbulletday Stakes Recap (1-18-20) - Winner: Finite ($3.20)

Finite worked hard throughout in a tougher than expected neck victory. Ursula set the pace and His Glory tracked her. Finite sat in 3rd and went up to engage the early leader at the six furlong mark. His Glory was the first to crack and Portrait joined the chase outside, and the race was on in the stretch. Finite and Ursula battled in the lane and Portrait started to flatten out. Tempers Rising was on the scene late but when the smoke cleared, Finite was a neck to the good of Ursula, with Tempers Rising a head back in 3rd. Portrait was a length behind that one, and was followed by His Glory, Pass the Plate, She Can’t Sing, and Maga Suite. This was not a fast race and the top finishers will have to improve to compete with the top horses in this division.

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