Watershed Wins Ben Ali Stakes at Keeneland Racecourse
The $200,000 Ben Ali Stakes was contested Saturday, April 15 at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Horses four years old and upward took to Keeneland's dirt track and raced 1 1/8 miles. Godolphin's 5-1 fourth betting choice Watershed secured his first ever graded stakes victory in the race - by 2 3/4 in the field of eight. Late-running Eagle got in for second at 7-2 odds, just nosing out 9-5 favorite Bird Song who held on for third. Blofeld was another neck back in fourth, while Conquest Enforcer, 3-1 second choice Scuba, Taketothestreets, and Frammento completed the order of finish.
2017 Ben Ali Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Watershed | Paco Lopez | 12.20 | 5.40 | 3.40 |
| 2 | Eagle | Robby Albarado | 4.40 | 2.80 | |
| 6 | Bird Song | Brian J. Hernandez, Jr. | 2.60 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (3-2) Paid: $53.40
- $1 Trifecta (3-2-6) Paid: $93.30
- $1 Superfecta (3-2-6-1) Paid: $498.90
- $2 Daily Double (5/3) Paid: $58.60
- $1 Pick 3 (1/5/3) Paid: $272.60
