Pace in the Classic

[mclem10011]

So you see Lava Man trying to be on the lead, or close up not trying to steal it on the front end, but be right there? I could see that, but I could also see Lava Man laying back a bit with Bernardini, and having a possible match race to the wire. As for Lawyer Ron, who knows what Pletcher's plans are, this horse is the wildcard of the bunch! I agree with you about Premium Tap, off the pace would seem to be his game, but this may not be the race to fall to far behind IMO. I just watched Perfect Drift work, he looked very good and as tough as always, and in my exotics for sure.