I’m 0-1 on my Pegasus picks, after being in California Chrome’s corner last year. I like the idea of the race, but the hullabaloo about possibly changing the distance makes no sense, and that Stonach had to buy the last three spots to make the race go does not portend well for its future.

Gun Runner is hands-down the horse to beat. And it’s well possible that he is simply far and away the best horse in the race and he wins for fun… I don’t think he’s a one-dimensional speed type, as he has sat behind horses, I just believe he has so much natural speed he has ended up on the lead the number of times, they were easy leads given his ability.

That being said he won’t be a win bet for me at less than even money. The combination of post and pace may create an opportunity to play against Gun Runner. I will give West Coast a long look at anything over 6 to 1.

If I can’t get my prices there, I will likely play combinations of gun runner/West Coast, Gunnevera, Sharp Azteca/ West Coast, Gunnevera, Sharp Azteca, and Giant Expectations and War Story in the trifecta. I have been tracking Giant Expectations for a year now and believe he is on a serious upswing, and will likely be ridden to get a piece, vs win at all costs.

Looks like a solid card. I will be messing around with the pick 4 as well, but I haven’t capped the undercard enough yet to merit publication. Looks like there are chances to get a price in the 10th and 11th … good luck !

The Watcher: Inland Empire in the 9th at Santa Anita !