I agree that your choice #6 High North is a legit contentender. The popularity of Title Ready is a bit mystifying to me. His vulnerability was exposed in the Rebel, which is the second half of the race. Plus he c/b done developing for now.

I like the versatility of High North's running style. His typical energy distribution hovers right at an ideal 50% for a race of this distance.. Title Ready's 3 y/o improvement seems to be a function of being able to run faster early.

Two other colts are interesting to me with the potential to complicate the race. #4 Soul P Say while unlikely to be around at the finish line is almost certain to annoy Title Ready for the first 6F, imo. Trainer Milligan has removed the for sale sign and must have really liked the last outing.

But for me the money horse is the well connected #7 Ego Trip. This lightly raced colt has proven he can run the second half of a route race. Now if the colt can avoid lots of ground loss and maybe pick up 2-3 lengths early in the running then hopefully he will complete the exacta.

Whoops, I completely overlooked the presence of #5 Ike by Paynter and a Bob Baffert trainee. Hold all tickets.!