Slot dirt: It is clear you are new to thoroughbred handicapping. Not taking breeding into account is like buying stock in a company without looking at their financial records. A case in point earlier this thread with INTERCONTINENTAL people said she could not get the distance, but anyone with a modicum of breeding knowledge could find that her full sister Banks Hill won the 2001 breeders cup. Intercontinental paid $32 and won for fun.

Both are by the great Danehill out of the Juddmonte blue hen Hasili, as are European highweight Dansili and multiple Grade I winner Heat Haze. Look around for similar breeding for this years cup, and thank me later!

Cajungator: Riddle me this Why do you think Sun King is proven at ten furlongs? when he has tried the distance five times and been blown away all five!

Hey Todko: Premium Tap's center of distribution is remarkable. I knew he was inbred to Stage Door Johnny and took it no further. He may get beat but it will not be the trip that does it. If he gets thru at Turfway, he spreads that field and is third or fourth choice for the classic. I like Dynagold today, his form is somewhat hidden and Willie fits. Good cappin. BBB