Personally, the race doesn't look like it will be bettable to me unless there's a bias of some sort.
Looked at this race earlier in the week and said the same. I had virtual stable'd "Let's meet in Rio" after his run in the Sham. Just can't justify wagering on him here.
I'll be sitting on the sidelines and watching Rio as a fan. IF I was going to bet the race, my value line was:
#5 most likely over bet
#2 @ 5/1
#7 @ 6/1
#3 @ 9/1
I Will Score looks good to me after the scratch of Laoban.
Am very interested in Path of David. He should handle the surface change & should definitely handle any type of distance. Let's see if he has any quality at all, if he is better than his big brother - look out.
__________________ When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that is in itself a choice.
Was not impressed with final time. It would translate to around 149.8 with extra half panel. Santa Anita horses generally don't win roses without breaking 148 at 9F. Roman gave it a -15 PF which is also quite underwhelming.
Wow. A -15 is really weak. How bad was the competition in that race.
Pretty weak. The speed horse went all the way around before Spirit pulled away in the final half. Spirit did not appear to be fully cranked but was not moving with ease the way Songbird did. Airoforce who beat him last year might be targeting the Risen Star. That could help the big picture. In meantime, I won't be touching Spirit in the Future Wager this week.
I Will Score looks good to me after the scratch of Laoban.
Path of David. He should handle the surface change & should definitely handle any type of distance. Let's see if he has any quality at all, if he is better than his big brother - look out.
