Keyed Entry's trainer Todd Pletcher said, "I was very pleased. This horse has been training exceptionally well since he got down here. Obviously it’s a big step up to go from an ‘a other than’ (allowance) to run against a Grade I winner like First Samurai. The plan now is to gradually stretch him out. Whether or not we go in the Fountain of Youth (Mar. 4), or somewhere else, I’ll have to get him back and decide that later."
2006 Donn Handicap Weekend Stakes
By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide
Keyed Entry wins the Hutcheson over First Samurai
Keyed Entry wins the Hutcheson over First Samurai
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The other Triple Crown prep on the card was the $150,000 Hutcheson Stakes (G2), a 7 1/2 furlong sprint. 5-2 second choice Keyed Entry took the lead right out of the gate and led every step of the way, holding off the prohibitive 3-5 favorite First Samurai for an easy 1 1/4 length win. The pair was 16 lengths ahead of the rest of the field.
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- 2006 Donn Handicap Weekend Stakes
- Brass Hat in the winner's circle after the Donn
- Barbaro wins the Holy Bull Stakes
- Keyed Entry wins the Hutcheson over First Samurai
- Wait a While wins the Davona Dale
- Misty Rosette wins the Old Hat Stakes
- Eyes on Eddy wins the Suwanee River Handicap
- Universal Form wins the Deputy Minister Stakes
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