Wicked Indeed - Tapit colts should be respected but not feeling this one after failing to kick in optional claimer on same surface. Does have respectable pilot.
Malpais - Comes off decent maiden sprint win on the surface. Decent J/T and room to improve routing for first time. Possesses same tail female as Secretariat. Wouldn't be shocked but looking elsewhere for top spot.
Tackett - Like Mr.P top line however Limehouse AWD of 6.4. Two routes under belt on the surface and retains Bravo. A modest improvement puts him in contention.
Mr. Money - Must respect his 4th in Juvenile after a slightly bad start. Goldencents sire probably a good fit for this distance. Also has non-Phalaris dam sire line which I'm a sucker for. Contender but not sold.
Night Ops - Plenty of routes under belt but none very inspiring. Best effort last out going 9F in the slop. I see turf in this colt's future.
Hog Creek Hustle - Bombed the Iroquois but ran a respectable sprints since. Gets a top pilot with Geroux and LP figures will suit the long stretch. I could see it but looking elsewhere.
Roiland - Had a terrible start in the KY Jockey Gold Cup and got up for 5th. The race has proven to be classy in previous years. Gets a better post and pilot here. Also adds the shades. I'm a sucker for In Reality horses. This one could be a live longshot.
War of Will - Decent BC JuvTurf performance followed by a maiden breaker in the slop. Bred like a turf horse but could be competitive here. Can't complain if you get the 6-1 ML at the window.
Mo Speed - Needs mo speed but has a route win on the surface.
Chase the Ghost - Dallas Stewart has a knack of fielding the right horses in FG events. Big step up coming off route maiden win. Good one to throw in your dime super.
Tight Ten - Not an ideal post for a horse that is known to go for the lead. Only needs modest improvement to contend here and has the zapper. Solid J/T combo. Affection in tail female.
Plus Que Parfait - Necked in the KY Jockey Gold Cup, a race that has possessed a lot of class in recent years. Breeding looks like something I'd see at a Woodbine turf event which makes me wonder if last out in the slop is for real. Will consider if the track is sloppy.
Manny Wah - Mr. P on top and Buckpasser from the female side. The colt has been consistent but needs to show more from this post to get the job done. Potential dime super addition and future bet back play.
Admire - Dale Romans at 20-1 alone is worth a look. Tough post but solid recent work. Could blow up the dime super.
West Texas (AE) - Broke maiden on first attempt. Has Remembrance in tail female. Hot trainer but this is tall order if he draws in.
Not sure how I'll play gimmicks here but will make a win bet on the
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