4/9 (AQU): Carter (G1), Wood, Gazelle (G2's), Bay Shore (G3), more

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by RolloTomasi

At this point, they might have the Met Mile surrounded with Speaker's Corner and Prevalence. Life is Good is getting 30-45 days off at WinStar before returning to training and Elliot Walden wouldn't commit to any future races. Flightline still hasn't breezed, no way he's making the Churchill Downs Handicap or the Met Mile. Even if he's ready by early June can't imagine they will start back in that race.

Highly Motivated has a ton of works, I'd imagine he's got an allowance or something like the Westchester on tap. Not sure if the plan is stretch out Fulsome and Cezanne (and who knows who is now training the latter).

Jackie's Warrior is also ready, but can't imagine he'll go for the Met over the True North. I hope he doesn't make his comeback in the Churchill; 7 furlongs going to be tough to negotiate off the bench and surgery. Fearless might be ok cutting back to one turn.

Now that I think about it, Olympiad can win it if Mott is willing to put two in there.

Don't you think Olympiad will aim for the Stephan Foster?

[RolloTomasi]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Don't you think Olympiad will aim for the Stephan Foster?

Most likely, but if he tries the Oaklawn Handicap first ($1 million purse) and gets beat perhaps they will consider cutting him back.

Plus, considering his sire and his previous long layoff, his time might be limited. The Met Mile is a prestigious Grade 1 and the Stephen Foster is a Grade 2.