Curious what you guys think about the pace. With the new gate and the space in the first stall, I don’t think anyone will be forced into doing something they don’t normally do, and I’m seeing little speed in front, causing a lot of traffic in a tight group in the 1st two flights…closers will be challenged due to the lack of pace.
I’m looking to build a superfecta ticket, keying the 17–Tiz The Law and either the 8-South Bend or the 15-NY Traffic…the following are the main horses I am using underneath
2-Max Player Newly acquired by Asmussen…think this guy is going to stick around to the end. Working well at CD in the morning...new gate would make that 3 post less of a problem…he won’t need early speed to get off of the new gate…but doubtful the pace will be fast enough to set up for his closing style. Has run ITM at this distance, few can say that here.
6-King Guillermo (scratch?) has done nothing wrong in his short career…has been creating a bit of a buzz because of his am workouts (which may indicate a growth of ability in his third year), but I think there’s more to him then just that…hasn’t beaten anyone, and beaten by two high quality horses…part of the early speed…don’t think his a win contender but definitely underneath…Camacho is a fine jock, glad he gets a chance on the big stage…distance an issue, particularly for a speed horse
8-South Bend another horse that will be untouched by the public, but his closing style will serve him well as there will be many tired horses at the end of this race…ran well against Tiz the Law and Max Player, has an impressive resume in Graded Stakes races, facing some tough hombres…should get a good trip with Gaffalione aboard…sneaky good
15-NY Traffic look, I get he’s a hard sell and a bit of 2nd-itis, but he’s been facing very tough competition and responding, and I firmly believe he’ll do the same on Saturday…his front running position, in what I believe will be a relatively slow pace, will get him into the super (top 4 finishers)…also Paco Lopez is an underrated jock
16-Honor AP fits on speed and distance, will include but not in love with
17-Tiz The Law…I’ve bet against Am Phar and Chrome,, but not this horse…he’s beautiful, great pedigree, fast, tough…he may not come in 1st, but I’d be hard pressed to identify the horse that will beat him
18-Authentic might be the true speed of the race, stuck outside of so many horses will be tough, but ultimately may be better than most here, could work his way to the top 5
17-8-15-2-6
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