No Munnings for the Cigar

[Gander]

Funny race.

Bribon, Kodiak Kowboy and Pyro all kind of look like the same horse on paper. All sprinting/mile closers. Exactly the same running style. Bribon seems the best of these at this distance but Kodiak Kowboy is very gritty and finds ways to win races, even with pace scenarios not in his favor.

Driven by Success looks like the most likely pacesetter and may step out and try to bottom out this field. I think that would be his only chance. He fared well in the Met Mile and lasted much more of the mile than most thought. Then his form went south, but last out got a very nice confidence booster against overmatched state breds.

Vineyard Haven is the most versatile horse in here and its seems only logical that he'll set up camp right behind Driven by Success and have the best trip of any in here. Probably the most likely winner.

I wonder how they will bet this race. My guess:

Pyro/Vineyard Haven entry 7/5
Bribon 2/1
Kodiak Kowboy 3/1
Driven by Success 5/1
Vacation 18/1