I’ll begin to handicap in earnest tomorrow, so all I have right now are largely sentimental favorites and hunches (some might argue that that’s ALL I usually have, but this is in esoteric so what the hay).
In the Marathon I like two horses to surprise, Meeznah and Pleasant Prince.
Juvy Turf: Finale.
The Sprint: Giant Ryan and Jackson Bend, with Aikenite in the mix just because I’m a fan of him and of Cot Campbell.
Turf Sprint: Regally Ready and Chamberlain Bridge, if he can overcome the outside post, and good old longshot California Flag.
The Mile is really interesting, with The Factor, Shack and Wilburn, but I will also put down a bet on Tres Borrachos.
In the Juvy Union Rags, Dullahan and yes, Hansen.
The MILE: You know who, but also Goldikova, and Turallure, and Court Vision for old time’s sake.
The Classic: I'm all over the place. Absolute favorite (real and sentimental) is Havre de Grace. Would love to see Flat Out win for Scooter Dickey, and I believe he's capable. Uncle Mo – I’ve loved him since last year’s Breeders’ Cup win, and he seems fully mended and ready. My longshots are To Honor and Serve and, what's his name . . . Dressaagemeyer?
Of course So You Think is a wildcard. But my past experience with wildcards is to get burned, so I’ll stay away – at my own risk admittedly.
Safe races to all.