A solid field. Many up and comers and always and the ones to look out for in the coming months. Obviously Harmonize looks very strong with Grade One form. However this is another 14 horse field with either traffic or ground loss possibly in her way. She is spotting 1 point in weight. And for some reason was shipped south to Payson to train and now returns to 40 degree temperature drop. There is a respectable amount of speed signed up. Hawksmoor. is the wild card. But outside post could hinder.

Clark Handicap will come down to trips and form. Gun Runner drew well and is fond of CD. Has developed a lot and danced a lot dances this year. Effinex appeared shot to me after a grinding Suburban win. Shammans Ghost was scratched Breeders Cup returns here but pull in JJ. Hoppertunity has had solid consistent form all year gets a small drop in class, Baffert-Pegram team knows how to grab-the-lute at CD. Outside post is a problem. Noble Bird is the question mark. Like Effinex has a mind of his own. Used to hang a lot but now has decided winning by daylight can be fun. Owks a Grade One win at CD, beat Hoppertunity to do and gets 3 lbs. Noble Bird sets or prompts the pace brings-home-the-lute at $9.60. Good Luck everyone