Evanescence, owned by Green Lantern Stables, shares several similarities with five of her six rivals in Saturday’s $400,000 Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) race at Keeneland. The 4-year-old filly by Munnings has a strong affinity for Keeneland, boasting a perfect 2-for-2 record on the track, both victories coming at the 6½-furlong distance she will contest this weekend.
Trainer Eddie Kenneally noted that Evanescence handles Keeneland’s surface well and performs decently on wet tracks, a useful trait given the forecasted rain. While “OK” might be putting it lightly, two of her four career wins were achieved on tracks rated less than fast—one of those being her first Keeneland win on a “good” track during the 2025 Spring Meet, and another on a sloppy Churchill Downs surface. Most recently, she finished third on a good track in the Twin Bridges Stakes at Ellis Park on July 19.
Kenneally pointed out these facts openly, demonstrating awareness of the filly’s versatility with track conditions. Purchased for $250,000 at the 2025 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, Evanescence is arriving in top form following a consistent training regimen at Kenneally’s base in Churchill. On Saturday, she faces a competitive field that includes five previous stakes winners—such as 2026 Resolute Racing Madison (G1) champion Eclatant, 2025 TCA victor Praying, 2025 Myrtlewood winner Echo Sound, 2024 TCA champ Zeitlos, Jersey Pearl, and stakes winner Queen’s Martini, who is making her Keeneland debut.
“We are ready to race,” Kenneally said. “It’s a prestigious Grade 2 event at Keeneland, her home track, which makes it an ideal spot for her. The field is small but strong, including a Grade 1 winner.”
This article was first published by Paulick Report on October 2, 2026.
Fan Take: This race highlights the depth and talent in the filly and mare ranks, offering fans an exciting and competitive showdown on a classic Keeneland surface. How Evanescence performs against these accomplished rivals could signal rising stars and shape future stakes battles in the sport.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
