A beautiful day for racing in the windy city...Here are the contenders:
1- Einstein is coming into this Millions just as he did last year, off solid performances against competitive company, but I think he gets the same result…Out of the money
2- Presious Passion has a mission: to get to the lead and stay there. The no question front-runner and hasn’t finished worse than 2nd this year. Couldn’t ask for a better post position either.
3- Just as well is looking to go 2 for 2 this summer at AP. Coming out of the handicap in mid-July. He could be there with another late move
4 – Stotsfold is from the other side of the pond, which makes him dangerous since the Euros owned last years race. The post position should bode well for his late running style, but I think he falls short.
5- Mr. Sidney will win this race…if it were run at 1m. It doesn’t look like he likes the added distance being anything more then that. Seems to excel when the turf is less than favorable, so I’ll keep that in mind.
6- Gio Ponti will probably be the betting favorite and should be. His only defeat this year was off the turf at SA in Feb. If he doesn’t run into trouble, he will be there at the end.
7- Gloria De Campeao doesn’t add lasix today, but knows how to win, as evidenced by these earnings. Ran a clear 2nd to Well Armed in the Dubai WC and got it done at a price on the lawn in Singapore before coming to N. America
8- Cima De Triomphe got the upper hand on Stotsfold this spring before their trip to the states. This would be the European horse that I fear the most. Closing style just needs a good trip to get it done.
9- Recapturetheglory would be a big upset today. Looked solid in graded stakes in 2008, but hasn’t gotten on track yet this year. Could be ready to break in the Midwest today.
Arlington Millions:
Going with 2- Presious Passion today: WPS
Exactas: 2/All + All/2 = $16
Trifecta: Keying 2- PP with 8- Cima De Triomphe
2-8 / 2-8 / 1-3-6-7-9 = $10
2-8 / 1-3-6-7-9 / 2-8 = $10
1-3-6-7-9 / 2-8 / 2-8 = $10