by Mike Wandishin, for Bluegrass Downs

Paducah, KY — Special Blend, a winner in this class last week, leaves from the rail in the fifth race on Sunday (June 3) at Bluegrass Downs.

The 9-year-old altered son of The Panderosa, has earned over $308,257 lifetime and has 25 wins to his credit. Special Blend continues to have big years as he earned a little less than $38,497 last year. He will be driven by Randal Jerrell for owner/trainer Timmy Jones.

Lucpark, also a winner in this class, has the two post for driver/trainer Randy Crisler and has plenty of back class too, as he has earned over $164,969 lifetime and more than $28,000 in the last two years.

The rest of the field includes: Well Bred, post three for Team Avenatti; Title Town, post four, Mickey Pryor for trainer George Anthrop; and the race favorite Speed Trap, post five.

peed Trap endured a brutal trip last week when pressured every step of the mile on the front end for driver Madison Cullipher and trainer Jim Brinson.

Post time for the card is 6 p.m. Central Time.