Interesting first leg to the Pick 6
Perhaps some value here in a pik 3 or a vertical play.
Assuming fast, firm and no scratches.(though I could see a defection or two)
Full field of 14.
Think it will take a TG 1 or thereabouts to win this race.
Money likely to migrate towards the #2 A Lot off the Elusive Quality jump up.
Ready for Rye might take some $ if he stays but turf #\'s look a tad slower.
Rocket Heat (a likely pacesetter) also should get bet.
Looking at this from two angles:
#1) Number Power: My top range projections: 2, 6, 7, 12 ( A Lot, Rocket Heat, Green Mask and Pure Sensation)
My mid range projections: 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14
My Unknowns 1, 10
My too slow projection: 5
#2) Trip (race shape or whatever)
For a 6f turf sprint, not a lot of early speed, need to lead types. 6 entrants turning back form 7f and longer while 5 exit 5f turf sprints. 3 turf to dirt.
Expect Rocket Heat, Green Gatto to set pace.
With all this in mind, strong consideration for #12 Pure Sensation.
Main concerns: Gappy sheet and the GP layoff.
Positives:
Clement capable off layoff
Back # power strong enough to win.
Early foot and should enable a decent trip from 12 post.
Odds expected to be higher than the 15 to 1 ML.
Like to call this a Hit or Miss Engine Play.
Best of Luck
P.S. PDub-- you are truly being spoiled by your Warriors. Remind me of the 69 to 73 Knicks teams. The Team with a capital T!