Yeah, yeah, I know NYRA, you are all amped up to hear my thoughts on this race.
This 7F beauty has crowned some greats. Morning Line, Congaree, Artax.
But 2017 it is, and here is the field:
All Star Red: Nice horse, but can't beat a number of these at 6F. Hasn't beat anybody at 7.
Tommy Macho: Flat out Money Burner that is now going back in distance from his normal mile to 7F. Maybe a good change for his deep closing style, but certainly don't love anything about hit 7/2 ML odds.
Sassicaia: Favored over a couple in here last out at 6F. His Toboggan back in January was good, but was it that good? And he'll need that to win among this field.
Awesome Banner: 4YO switches trainers in here and has ran consecutive bullets. Not a big fan of the barn move, and hasn't done much at this level.
King Kranz: Has never really ever beat anybody, but should be a solid exotics play.
Spartiatis: Couldn't beat the 5 last out stepping up in class. As a 7YO, can he get better?
Green Gratto: He'll get to the front. Can he get 7Fs? Not likely.
Unified: 5 career races, and if he doesn't have the lead at the 2nd call he won't win. Gotta respect a horse who beat
Mind Your Biscuits last out. The horse to beat.
Ocean Knight: At one point in time, this was big time Kentucky Derby contender. He is now 5, always overbet, and in a race he should have no business in winning.
SUMMARY: I'll be the dumb money and play the
. Rest of the field interests me as much as Barry Manilow's greatest hits.
