This one comes in off of an overlooked, but quite impressive performance in the Arkansas Derby. He came from way, way back to be third and he was gaining on Old Fashioned and Papa Clem with every step that he took. His works at Churhill have been less than stellar, but I'd say it's possible. He could be a good bet to hit the board at a high price, but he'll need to be able to overcome trouble.
Record: 3-1-0-1
He's a son of Birdstone (who of course, was the horse that took the triple crown from Smarty Jones when he won the Belmont Stakes). Birdstone's got a few good 3yos this year. On his mother's side, his grandsire is Summer Squall, who was a Preakness winner and the sire of Charismatic, so he has the bloodlines to contend here. Don't count him out--it might come back to bite.
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