Pace in the Classic

[Travis Stone]

You both are hitting on key points. I'm starting to question whether or not we'll even see a fast pace.

I think Suave will need the lead to win. It's just a matter of Lava Man and their approach. Most likely scenario is Suave and Lava Man battle on top.

[Travis Stone]

Let me append to those comments in that it's all about Lawyer Ron. If he goes, suddenly the pace completely changes. Tricky read.

[Pointg5]

I think the pace will be blistering, some of these trainers might believe the only way to beat Bernardini is to gang up on him and take shots, like Smarty in the Belmont...

[Thunder Gulch]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Let me append to those comments in that it's all about Lawyer Ron. If he goes, suddenly the pace completely changes. Tricky read.

This is the whole key to breaking this race down IMO. If Ron comes out rank and tugs his way to the front, again, Lava Man and Suave are compromised, not to mention LR himself.