Silver,

Hate to quibble but just to clarify that stat is when the 13 or the 14 is the OUTSIDE Post of the race. Not sure if the 13 has ever won in 14 horse field but if a scratch or two happens on Friday in either race, Post 12 in 12 horse fields is 114-10-6-7 with Henri Matties winning last year from the outside post 12 (number 13 in wagering) at 7-2. Mattiese was 2FT about 8L behind through FT; 3BS; mET; 4mT; 5EStr; 6Str and best to win. I am not certain if he was post "13" in that the 1 was left empty?? But others can confirm that from the replay. Regardless, I don't believe 13 and 14 are a death sentence for these two.

I'm not saying Precise and Gstaad win but I don't see it as awful as others.

I like Balantina quite a bit in the Juvy Fillies Turf besides Precise. Precise with a decent trip can blow their doors off in the Stretch if she can save just a bit of ground in FT. I'll have an ex box and a tri with those 2 in it.

I'm against Gstaad as a grinder type, big colt. He can win but I don't believe he towers over the field like others. I'll be playing Street Beast and Gordon Pass to get the job done. Street Beast would end that Ky Downs drought if he were to win. I can't guarantee a Ky Downs horse wins but the competition there is so good now that I'll be shocked if they don't have a solid impact in at least place/show spots this year and maybe a few wins also.
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I did some Touch of Destiny studying for those interested. All of his replays are available on TwinSpires at least; his works are out there on 1st Racing. Two of his works were with Journalism but don't think he was cranked in those. I think he is up against it in the win spot is long story short as an AUGUST 3yo from URU but I would recommend looking at his replays and works yourselves to make your own decision.

Likely my last post until after BC to the relief of some in these parts likely haha. Good Luck to all. I want to hear about some big winners on the weekend.