6/13 (BEL): Poker S. (G3)
 

5th (3:24) Poker S. (G3)

1 Mile (Turf) | Open | 4 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $300,000

1 All Included Velazquez J R 116 L
2 Long On Value Rosario J 124 L
3 King Kreesa Ortiz J L 120 L
4 Heart to Heart Saez L 120 L
5 Howe Great Franco M 116 L
6 Il Campione (CHI) Ortiz I Jr 120 FTL
7 Ironicus Castellano J J 122 L
8 Paris Vegas Velasquez C 116 L
9 In Speight Ofitall Cancel E 116 L
10 Vyjack Alvarado J 122 L

You have to admire the patience not to jam Ironicus into a G1 YET. Plenty of time to develop. Interesting spot for Vijack although not sure why just 7 on dirt isn't his best chance of success?

Seems like the Fourstardave would be the goal for him after this. Reload was pretty strong last time also and you would think that same race would be a goal for him.

Howe Great

Why is this carded as the 5th race?

Only thing I could think of, is that it gives the A list jocks time to fly to Churchill for the Foster card.

Poker is more like a Grade I than a Grade III.