The honest pace could hurt actually hurt El Gato Malo. Sometimes a horse with big distance limitations can get 9 furlongs with a slow pace, but when they have to cruise a little faster, they feel the distance. The public will tend to say that a pace would be to his advantage because of his running style. Small edge, and a dangerous one to back.
The Turf miler Yankee Bravo is kind of lukewarm here.
Polonious is interesting. He may have to rate just off the lead today. Seems to have a chance, and is the best of the pace.
Colonel John is the class here, but even he isn't untouchable. Still has to be the most likely winner. For the sake of the crop John needs to win with a strong effort. Polonious is a turf horse and El Gato shouldn't go more than 7furlongs on the dirt. John is the only thing still worth sending to the Derby.
Meetingwithdestiny could possibly plod into something minor.
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