Threat of Afternoon Rain as Kentucky Oaks Day Begins

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/06/2022 - 06:27

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Conditions are fast and firm to begin Kentucky Oaks Day on May 6, though for how long remains to be seen.

After a period of rain last evening and this morning, the track has dried out, though weather reports still suggest precipitation is more probable than not as the day wears on. The National Weather Service calls for an 80% chance of showers during the afternoon.

Regardless, fans figure to be out in full force today, eager, as always, for Kentucky Oaks Day, but particularly after the last two years that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The day was run without fans in 2020 and with a reduced capacity last year.

The only horse scratched from the Oaks is also-eligible Beguine .

For those playing an Oaks/Derby Double or making bets for the May 7 Kentucky Derby card, take note that Ethereal Road is out of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), opening a spot for Rich Strike to draw into the race.

King: Ethereal Road Out of KY Derby, Rich Strike Draws In

The early list of Friday scratches is below:

Race 3:

Scratch #2 Southern Passage

Scratch #5 To Kalon

Race 7:

Scratch #3 Militarist

Race 9:

Scratch #1 Sweet as Pie

Race 11:

Scratch AE #15 Beguine

Race 12: