8/18 (AP): Million, Bev D., Secretariat (G1's), St. Leger, Hatoof (2)

[JJP]

If Boisterous is the best the US has, we are even worse than I thought. Euros will dominate exacta and probably the tri as well.

[jms62]

Anyone willing to give an EDUCATED speculation on Turf conditions for today?

[jwkniska]

I look for the turf to be GOOD. It'll be dry, but cooler, as it's only in the 50's here now and high in the mid 70's.

[South Beach Luv]

Some input from Alastair Donald.

Q. You obviously know the invading horses coming in for Million Day. Any horses people should watch for?

A. I think the Million this year is quite a wide-open race. I don't think there's a European superstar. I think they can all run well, but they're all beatable. In the Secretariat, I think Daddy Long Logs — forget his run in the Kentucky Derby; I think he's a turf horse — I think back here on turf he could run a very formidable race. And I think the French horse (Bayrir) is very solid. I think they could run 1-2 in the Secretariat.

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/2...rts/708159948/

(you will have to answer 2 quick questions to read it )

[robfla]

In the Secretariat, I think Daddy Long Logs — forget his run in the Kentucky Derby; I think he's a turf horse — I think back here on turf he could run a very formidable race. And I think the French horse (Bayrir) is very solid. I think they could run 1-2 in the Secretariat.

I laughed! Bran diet?

[Merlinsky]

Heads up to anybody with WGN. It's airing the Arlington Million. It never occurred to me to check so I missed the first 30 minutes of coverage (and I assume the Beverly D).

[cakes44]

Jesus.