David,

I disagree with you. Several of the races are very competitive between some short priced contenders and thus 'interesting' for the purpose of the contest. The card is indeed boring and dull because there are only two or three spots I can see any possible value. You don't really need a morning line or public handicappers to see this, do you?

In terms of the cosmic scheme of things, it's Plato v. Aristotle, Ali v. Frazier and...Gore v. Bush all over again. The earth will shake. You should be safe out there in the desert. Mine will be up early, before I leave work. HP