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As usual, very sharp analysis. BORREGO is interesting, however he's not keeping me up at night...something missing. I keep getting the feeling this is a solid 1 1/8 horse that won't punch as effectively going longer. Nice Thoro pattern, however. Could be a big one is coming. He certainly has the foundation.

As for SMARTY JONES, as i have mentioned before, there are no PURGES to pounce on in this one. He better be special if he's going to go by the speed, resist LH on the turn, then hold off whomever else comes afterward.

I agree with your assessment of TAPIT's chances from out there. He would have been better off from 5 -in. I visualize a nightmare trip. He'll be turning his head going down the stretch for the first time. Good Luck, Ramon.

Nice draw for RTF. He likes the outside and demonstrated winning from outside posts going 2 turns at GP and AQU, not the ideal posts at those 2 tracks. But Violette would have to pull a rabbitt out of the hat for this one.



Good Luck,
Joe B.

My over/under for the half mile is :46 2/5.

Good Luck,
Joe B.