5/28 (BEL): Metropolitan, Phipps, Acorn (G1's), Sands Point (G2)

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by goodcopy

These fields look a lot like the west coast!
Just another "problem"we face in this "Sport Of Kings"

Saginaw has won five races in a row. His last two races were stakes victories at Belmont Park. His last race was a particularly impressive performance. He is trained by a high % trainer. The 8f distance of the Met is probably the gelding's best distance.

I mention all of this about Saginaw because he is likely to be no better than the FIFTH choice in the wagering of the Met Mile. That's because the top four horses are so talented and accomplished. I think that's a fairly clear sign that its a pretty damn good race. Not to mention the fact that the horse likely to be the longest shot in the field is a Pletcher/Castellano coming off a 3-length win in a G2.

This sport has quite a few "problems." The field for this year's Met Mile certainly isn't one of them.

[Conrad]

Originally Posted by miraja2

Saginaw has won five races in a row. His last two races were stakes victories at Belmont Park. His last race was a particularly impressive performance. He is trained by a high % trainer. The 8f distance of the Met is probably the gelding's best distance.

I mention all of this about Saginaw because he is likely to be no better than the FIFTH choice in the wagering of the Met Mile. That's because the top four horses are so talented and accomplished. I think that's a fairly clear sign that its a pretty damn good race. Not to mention the fact that the horse likely to be the longest shot in the field is a Pletcher/Castellano coming off a 3-length win in a G2.

This sport has quite a few "problems." The field for this year's Met Mile certainly isn't one of them.

Saginaw looks a bit like Rodman, who ran 2nd at a very nice price in the 2011 Met Mile.
In all time form, trying the big boys for the first time, seemingly overmatched.
We'll see

[GPK]

I'm a little late, but just watched the replay of the Met Mile. I don't ever recall To Honor and Serve struggling to switch leads before. He looked like sh*t.