1. Finally - don't like him at the distance

2. Dry Martini - TP not good, but a ground saving run in the '0.5' range under 116 lbs is competitive

3. It's A Bird - could run another negative '1.5', which is strong here. 121 lbs and low odds the issues

4. A Boy - contender, but gets killed with the weights

5. Stud Muffin - a bit slow going in, but has a pair of 1's last year, and these Raffie M's get stronger at 4 and 5. excuses last 2. a good trip '0' is competitive at 114 lbs, and the odds will be long

6. Rising Moon - looking for a '1'

7. Real Merchant - strong # power with negative runs going 9f over the inner and 1m at Bel. will he get the 10f at Bel?

8. Cool Coal Man - has bounced badly off fast figures in the past

9. Ready's - looking for a run in the '1' range or a touch faster. trip is going to be the issue here

10. Samhoon - new top last cutting back. dangerous if he breaks free, but the distance is an issue


A number of these could win it, but I'll be keying Stud Muffin at long odds.

Happy 4th Folks!