here is what I see
1) Artax Too -- will attempt to head to the front quickly, will most likely get in the way, but could have an impact on the eventual outcome ---- won't be on the board
2) Like a Hero -- will save ground all the way around the first turn, and fairly deep into the second ---- his move will come there, as I see him within six lengths of the leader ---- could be anywhere on the board at the finish
3) Wiseman's Ferry -- all or nothing, the way I see him in THIS race --- win OR within a half length at the wire OR nada
4) Essence of Dubai -- will run his best race EVER in the states today ---- however, my pick for his best is show or fourth
5) Sunday Break -- will go out close to the lead --- and could set the pace, but Gary will misjudge the pace to the detriment of the horse ---- fourth or worse
6) Perfect Drift -- will run better than in the Derby, but "some others" will have to falter for him to hit the top spot ---- maybe maybe place, maybe show, will hit the board --- one two three OR four
8) Medaglia D O'ro -- Frankel has changed jocks three times in these three TC races, has shipped this lightly raced pony to four tracks last four outs, middle of the night last time shipper, bitched and moaned about the "rides" his various jockeys have given, but today, this horse will run his best race similarly to the Wood.
If David Vance were still training him, this animal would've been on the board in BOTH last two ----- can win, place, show OR fourth --- today we'll see how good his best is.
9) Proud Citizen -- anyone recall Alydar? ---
2nd -- Kentucky Derby (to Affirmed)
2nd -- Preakness S (to Affirmed)
2nd -- Belmont S (to Affirmed)
at 4:
won -- Nassau County H
2nd -- Oaklawn H
2nd -- Carter H
3rd -- Suburban H
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1989
don't know how the next year will play out --- but so far he has been 2nd and 3rd to, perhaps the NEXT Triple Crown horse --- as Alydar was 2nd and 2nd to the LAST TC holder.
will be on the board
10) War Emblem -- fastest, toughest, most competitive, and could make history today ---
all or nothing, the way I see it ---- Win ONLY or off the board --- my top horse
11) Magic Wiesner -- this horse, in spite of breeding, physical problem, lack of renowned connections, and purse amounts (exclude Preakness) can BRING IT --- at the wire -- can be anywhere from the lead to waaaaaaaay back, depending upon events --- 1,2,3, or 4 is not out of the question.
12) Sarava -- overlooked and outside and under bet --. McPeek is still chunking at each leg of the Crown, albeit with dif horses...
this one could hit the board somewhere. |
