The question was about the big three:

Funny Cide: agree that Tagg won't run him on short rest again. FC is special and if he tanks in the Haskell, don't be suprised if he gets a long rest. He'll be around for awhile, but not sure he'll develop any more than he has, he's moved forward 5pts from a huge 2yo top. He doesn't have the vitamin packs that the Bobbies, Todd, Dwayne, Schuman, Robb and Lake have.

Empire: is royally bred and we'll not see him next year, off to stud. More money to be made there than racing. The bi/bo notations are troubling, though both were on sy surfaces. 6pt development from 2yo top, but with Frankel how much more is coming? He feels the Triple Crown should be his. He'll crank up EM for the Travers. Firmly believe none of the 3yo's will win the BC Classic.

Ten Most Wanted: might have the most upside, but you have to wonder about the addition of front bandages. One of the problems as handicappers, we're never sure why a 3yo makes a big jump and stays there. New blinkers, bridle, bit, proper lasix level, shoeing, magic dust whatever. He didn't collapse after his big jump up in the Illini Derby and made a nice forward move in the Belmont. Another heading to the breeders shed if he hits any GI wins before the year is out.

Vindication: will never see the track again.

Sky Mesa: they're already talking about his stud career. He paired 4's as a 2yo. He'll have a very short campaign spotted for a Dwyer/Haskell/Travers run. Won't win any of the GI's.

Toccet: hate the connections, not sure if he's even working. Several sore ankles doesn't bode well me thinks.

Ghostzapper had a scarry debut he's working a storm for another run for Frankel.

Midas Eyes has one of the best ever spring 3yo numbers -2. something. Frankel has so many others they keep running him in sprints but the breeding says longer.

Peace Rules: He's at the end of the line for the time being. But, his early speed and ability to get to the rail and run others into the ground will make him tuff, even with a higher fig.

Later,

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May they all come home safely!