Steve, what happened to Trombetta's horse, Street Magician?
I thought he had the Preakness on his agenda?

Xchanger is going in the Preakness, last I heard.

The HRE story is a strange one. Turns out that Coolmore's newest stallion, the hot-shot miler from last year George Washington, has not been as fertile as they would have liked. (Coolmore pioneered the 200-foal crop - if he needs 2 or 3 covers to stop his mares, it cuts down on the number of stud fees they can collect.). So since HRE has the same sire (Danehill), they retired him to cover the mares who were booked to GW, and have put GW back into training.

Probably finishing up the track in the Withers derailed those plans.

The draw is Wednesday, right?

isn't he going in the Sir Barton or whatever it's called now

BARRRRRRRRBBBBBBAAAAAARRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOO stakes

of course, how could I forget that:rolleyes:

Any info yet on who gets to pick first in the draw later today??

Isn't it just an old-fashioned, random draw out of a hat or a bucket or something?

yes, I think it's a normal blind draw this year.

1 - Mint Slewup 30-1
2 - Xchanger 15 - 1
3 - Circular Quay 8 - 1
4 - Curlin 7 -2
5 - King of Roxy 12-1
6 - Flying First Class 20 -1
7 - Hard Spun 5-2
8 - Street Sense 7-5
9 - C P West 20 -1

Not too bad of a field. Street Sense should get a nice rail trip like he always does. I would be interested in seeing how King and CP runs.

Kind of Funny HS and SS switch numbers. Just a hunch, but here is my tri play: HS, SS, EX The old 7-8-2 AGAIN. This game is easy!;)