This should be the high point of your Friday…
| Post | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | ML Odds |
| 1. | Miss Match | Neil Drysdale | Garrett Gomez | 10-1 |
| Had bad luck when taking on the boys, but has talent. | ||||
| 2. | Pachattack | Gerard Butler | Rajiv Maragh | 12-1 |
| Super-impressive in her second-place Spinster finish; definitely my ‘wiseguy’ pick. | ||||
| 3. | It’s Tricky | Kiaran McLaughlin | Ramon Dominguez | 5-1 |
| Always a threat in this company; has mixed it up with many in this field. | ||||
| 4. | Satan’s Quick Chick | Jeff Odintz | Edgar Prado | 30-1 |
| Tough task here, but she likes to hit the board. | ||||
| 5. | Ask the Moon | Martin Wolfson | Javier Castellano | 6-1 |
| Has some impressive wins under her belt. | ||||
| 6. | Royal Delta | Bill Mott | Jose Lezcano | 5-2 |
| Second to Havre de Grace last time out – certainly no shame in that. | ||||
| 7. | Ultra Blend | Art Sherman | David Flores | 8-1 |
| Won her way in here, but is probably a notch below the best. | ||||
| 8. | Plum Pretty | Bob Baffert | Rafael Bejarano | 2-1 |
| A win here would wrap up a great year. | ||||
| 9. | Medaglia d’Amour | Ben Cecil | Pat Valenzuela | 30-1 |
| Seems better suited to G2 company. Update: scratched with a fever. | ||||
| 10. | Super Espresso | Todd Pletcher | John Velazquez | 20-1 |
| Has not won since May, but hast talent. | ||||
Predictions: Royal Delta, Plum Pretty, It’s Tricky, Ask the Moon
Longshot:Â Pachattack
I still despise the name change and the foolish friday. Return to the Distaff and equal billing on Sat., or no play from me. Faithful Grumpster, whose partner gets an earful each year
Forgot to add, I’m rooting for Pachattack.