You know things are bad when the HOUSE trainer ships

[the_fat_man]

He (and Byk) got real lucky at AP, when Dominican was shut off the length of the stretch. Doubtful he sniffs favoritism tomorrow or gets another break.

I don't like Approval Rating. The race went 4-8-2-3 around the track, which means he got the best trip other than the winner. Marchfield closed well, running wide on the turn, but I don't see why the added distance would favor him. Moreover, Husbands, uncharacteristically, had him inside on the 1st turn and backstretch; doubtful he gets another good trip from the Canadian Mr Wide No Cover.

I think Equitable ran a much improved race last out and he should be a price. Hopefully, he'll have his mind on running.