Dear Readers,
I’ve been anxiously waiting for the
rematch and I’m seriously not going to pick a winner out of this field. Though
I do think there has already been a winner…all of us. What a joy to see a
match-up like this. It’s good for the loyal followers of Thoroughbred racing to
see our superstars come back for another year.
I looked at the field, only because I
like to look at charts that look like these, makes my heart sing. So here’s just a few
observations from my viewpoint.
Hoppertunity : Baffert has done a great job picking his spots
for this colt, and I believe Hoppertunity belongs in here, but they are up
against it today.
Tonito M. : No one can say this horse was put in here to
be the rabbit. You have to respect the trainer, however I don’t think this
horse is going to outrun his stable mate.
You Know I Know : Whatever.
Imperative : Might need an easier race.
Would be a surprise.
Shared Belief : His chart says it all.
Clubhouse Ride : Somebody had to fill the
race.
Bronzo : I can’t find anything to get
excited about.
California Chrome : Makes me smile.
Alfa Bird : This colt looks like he’s
going to be a good horse, and he’s definitely been getting smarter on the front
end.
Alright, wherever you are today, prepare
to be entertained.
Take care,
Shelley Lee Riley
Author of Casual Lies – A Triple Crown
Adventure, and For Want of a Horse – A Short Story Collection.
www.shelleyriley.com
