[Mark]

I don't bet this kind of race because I am lousy at them. I am primarily a Matcher and I don't know that there is enough evidence about each runner to make an educated decision.
Richie explained how "The Hat" recommended these races be handicapped in the Hat Check blog. You match the sprinters and take the best and then throw him in with the routers. For me this is gambling because I am crappy at projecting improvement in these youngsters. You want a horse with some speed to at least press the pace but you risk the front end going too fast early and then some slow S horse runs by at the end. You have to add the different surfaces to the equation and I frankly, get overwhelmed. i realize the Turf is an acceptable surface in a Poly race and vice versa but early 3 yo turf races tend to be as much learning experiences as valid indications of future proficiency.

But it will be a fun race to watch none the less.