Hard Not to Like Wins Jenny Wiley Stakes at Keeneland Race Course
Las Vegas, NV - The $300,000 Grade 1 Jenny Wiley Stakes took place on Keeneland turf on Saturday, April 14. Michael Matz trained 13-1 shot Hard Not To Like provided the upset in the 10 horse field by a half length. Discreet Marq outfinished Abaco by a nose for second while Emotional Kitten was a head back in fourth. Defending Jenny Wiley winner Centre Court another head back in fifth while Cloud Scapes faded to sixth followed by Kitten's Point, 3-1 favorite Stephanie's Kitten, Fitful Skies, and Class Included.
Jenny Wiley S. Race Results & Payouts
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Hard Not to Like | J. Castellano | $29.00 | $12.20 | $7.20 |
| 8 | Discreet Marq | I. Ortiz, Jr. | $5.40 | $4.00 | |
| 4 | Abaco | J. Lezcano | $11.60 |
Times in 5ths: :233 :483 1:133 1:363 1:421
Times in 100ths: :23.77 :48.61 1:13.78 1:36.68 1:42.38
Winning Trainer: Matz Michael | Owner: Hillsbrook Farms
| Unplaced horses listed in order of finish. |
| Also ran: Emotional Kitten, Centre Court, Cloud Scapes, Kitten's Point, Stephanie's Kitten, Fitful Skies (IRE) and Class Included |
| $2 Pick 3 (5-4-9) 3 Correct Paid: $1,150.60 Pick 3 Pool $66,503.00 , $2 Daily Double (4-9) Paid: $51.20 Daily Double Pool $68,200.00 , $2 Exacta (9-8) Paid: $191.00, $2 Superfecta (9-8-4-3) Paid: $20,358.20, $2 Trifecta (9-8-4) Paid: $2,413.60 |
