CLASSIC DIVISION, Powered by Dodge
1--Moon Ballad--GB--Saeed bin Suroor--125

Moon Ballad ran a huge 'X' following the Dubai race, approx a -2 perhaps that effort hurt him.

2--Empire Maker--USA--Robert Frankel--123

Ranking is ridiculous! The bi/bo notations for EM in two of his last three, documented foot problems, plus too slow at the moment.

2T--Funny Cide--USA--Barclay Tagg--123

They had their 15 minutes. He's developed alot as a 3yo needs a rest which will not be forth coming. No BC threat

2T--Medaglia d'Oro--USA--Robert Frankel--123

I'm not convinced he's a true 10f performer, didn't beat much the times he did run this year and that was a serious hoof injury in his stall. Haven't heard he's even jogging yet.

5--Mineshaft--USA--Neil J. Howard--121

In his 3 wins with lasix who has he beaten? Pim Spec at least a -2, Not sure he'll get the proper spacing before hand (scheduled to run in Stephen Foster) 10f still a question mark.

5T--Ten Most Wanted--USA--Wallace Dollase--121
Another 3yo who has developed plenty, might be the best of this crop after he retires in 18 months, we'll see how he reacts to the neg # in the Belmont Being based on the left coast helps however.

5T--Congaree--USA--Bob Baffert--121

A good horse finally allowed to race as a 5yo. All the big neg #'s will take their toll (-4 at Aqu last fall) There's a better posibility he'll be in the BC Mile/Sprint than the Classic.

8--Peace Rules--USA--Robert Frankel--120

Frankel has always said he's not a 10f horse, I finally believe him, won't contest this race.

9--Volponi--USA--Philip G. Johnson--117
If Johnson can avoid racing him too much might have a shot, got the nice rest before the start of this campaign. Not sure the "secret code horse" can pull the trick again.


9T--Harlan's Holiday--USA--Todd A. Pletcher--117

Totally Pletcherized with two -3's early this year. Don't believe he wants any part of 10f.

I just don't see it with this bunch, too much too early??? We'll see who might be peaking in late October.



May they all come home safely!