Met Mile

[Bobby Fischer]

this race didn't turn out all that great.

I was going to look at what kind of odds Chatain got, He was forced to rate in that Ben Ali (which was either an idiotic entry or a brilliant prep or BOTH ).. hes out

Dutrow has the fastest horse in his barn and the best horse in his barn. The speedball can run 2nd or 3rd as long as he presses the pace. I don't really like to call Silver Wagon a grade 1 animal but he has a very good opportunity in this one.

Corinthian is a pretty good animal but his real strength is 9 or 10f races getting first jump on his competition, which he is able to carry for a long drive. Its a running style, speed and stamina combo that is going to take a great ride(where does he start that long drive, and will he be in decent position early?) that I just don't expect to happen or be at full force at a mile.

Silent Name has the Danehill curse, this guy should be running in 6.5 downhill sprints at Santa Anita, not miles at Belmont. Out of the trifecta.

Half Ours is good but not great.

Latent Heat has a good chance of over-heating burning out the first 7 furlongs. Nice animal, running style will be hard to overcome.

Lawer Ron is a grade 2-3 animal who finally has been rating and building form, now he gets shortened up over his head

Sun King is a pretty good animal and Zito has good vibes. Should not be winning the Met Mile, but has a tiny chance to win and should run a decent race.

Political Force is one to watch on tape, my impression is that he isn't this fast and in way over his head , but his last race was faster and looked solid on form. It's possible he gets in the tri.