TCE had to run his eyeballs out to catch LION HEART. I'm thinking that there's a better than 50-50 chance TCE bounces to the moon.

I do not think that LION HEART is SPEND A BUCK, but I agree that the closers in this race will not make anyone forget FOREGO or ALYDAR.

I'm also thinking that the probable winner will catch LH inside the 1/16th pole and will have been positioned 3-4 lenghts off of him down the backstretch.

As far as his connections go, I agree that Biancone may not be the best fit for a young 3yo.trying to negotiate a 1 1/4m. As for Mike Smith, he tries to stay away from any path that may cause him to get claustrophobic. He's been riding like a family man for years now. What's he going to do if LH breaks from an inside post??


Good Luck,
Joe B.