After watching the majority of contenders train the last few days, here are opinions I have based on my observations. These are based on how they looked and trained and are not relevant to their class:

Coming into BC the best (bold for best):

Lawyer Ron, Bernardini, Sun King, Lava Man, Invasor, Cash Included, Bel Air Beauty, Adhrhythm, Octave, C P West, Pegasus Wind, Malt Magic, Henny Hughes, Kelly's Landing, Araafa, Rob Roy, Miesque's Approval, Round Pond, T. H. Approval, Hurricane Run.

Anti-steam horses:

Flower Alley, Too Much Bling, Satwa Queen, Skip Code.