Open race to kick off the all stakes P4, leaning towards two who were
impressive at the Spa as 2YOs.
So Many Ways (10-1) won both the Schuylerville and the Spinaway here at the Spa
last summer. As the most excellent ROTW analysis points out, she really hasn\'t
developed much since then. Would hope that Napravnik takes her off the pace
today.
My Happy Face (3-1) broke her maiden by 21 lengths at Spa last summer. ROTW
characterizes her as a route horse, but the \"cut back\" angle (route to 7
furlongs) has always been strong. MHF shows runner up finishes to Princess of
Sylmar, Kuai Katie and Dreaming of Julia in her running lines, but this is a
competitive field and I\'m not ready to call this a class drop.
Sweet Lulu (5-2) undefeated Hollendorfer runner ships cross country seeking GR
1 glory. This one also cuts back from a two turner to 7/8ths. Breezed a half
mile in 45.3 at Del Mar a week after her last race. Only one NY trainer was
known to work his horses that fast, and he sometimes did it the morning before
(or even the morning of) the race.
Good luck to all today, both the gluttons who will be involved in all 14
events and the gourmands such as myself who will focus on the Graded
Stakes proceedings
