Jim,

I would guess that the top effort 15 days ago (is 1.75 a lifetime top?) will put a dent in Legislature today. Also, Legislature is a 6yo, and I don't see too many 6yos running new tops.

"So, I am handicapping this race almost as if the horse is coming in off of paired 1.75, which would make him much more likely to either pair up or even run a new top."

This would probably be true if Legislature were a 3yo, but probably not true at 6.

I'm at a slight disadvantage without the sheet in front of me.

This is subjective, but "5/2" and "great bet" generally don't go in the same sentence for me... I wouldn't take 5/2 on Legislature, I'd pass and look for something better.

Good luck.

BTW, is Dutrow's sub's horse going to run in the 9th? Any opinions?

HP