I think the big question mark regarding these races is Discreet Cat. I don't think anybody really knows what he will do when (if) he shows up for these races.
I also think Bluegrass Cat could be this year's Flower Alley (Pletcher & Johnny V again).
My other pick would be High Finance, but I am afraid the Belmont might completely fry him. In his last two races he broke his maiden by 9 over a next out winner, and then ran a 101 Beyer to win by five going 8 furlongs. I don't think he's anywhere close to being ready to run 12 furlongs on Saturday, but if he comes out of it okay I like his chances in the 9 furlong races later in the year.
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