[pmayjr]

There's one reason I give Battalion Runner a chance- he might be lone speed. Hear me out on this before you guys shred me.

So Battle of Midway is a likely pace threat, right? When Prat rode him 2 back he sat off the lead and pressed/stalked. If his connections think he has the versatility to not need the lead, I think they may sit off the pace.

State of Honor went straight to the lead twice in Tampa and got trounced. Leparoux had him sitting off the lead in the Florida Derby. He didn't like being in tight on the rail, but once he got clear in the stretch eh finished strong. So whoever rides State of Honor might try and have him sit off.

J Boys Echo will press too, but probably won't go straight to the lead.

So all of a sudden Battalion Runner might have the lead by himself. If he doesn't set the world on fire in the early stages, he's got a chance to hang on for a piece.

I think when it comes down to it, it's really if Battle of Midway engages with him early. If he doesn't he could run huge.

For that reason I hope Pletch considers Paco Lopez for the mount lol