The 10 furlong race over dirt for 3yos, the classiest distance of them all, and a classy horse is the early favourite, Fu Ming, a horse I had the privilege to see in his last race in Norway, where he was the favourite, but only finished 3rd<\/SUP>, but let\u2019s take a look at the field: #1 THANKSBB(KY) 18\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=10938<\/A> 12 Races – 3 Wins \u2013 108,768$ \u00a0<\/SPAN>The horse has been switched back and forth between dirt and turf, usually producing better results on dirt. He won a 10f ALW last time out, clocking a nice 100 speed number. He raced only in ALW Company so far, this owner restricted Stakes race looks very tough for him, but by reproducing his last effort, and perhaps even getting better by facing better class, he can be dangerous. However the odds tell the story, very unconsistent performer likely to be found in the second half of the field. #2 HOOKAH(KY) \u00a0<\/SPAN>8\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=55818<\/A> 11 races \u2013 4 Wins \u2013 489,630$ A very good horse usually with a big question mark, his last race was actually his worst in his career finishing 12th<\/SUP> in a Group 3 in Germany 3 weeks ago. He came there as one of the favourites, having won the Delpenn Derby and winning a 9f Stakes afterwards. He needs to show the recent race was just a fluke, and if he can perform at his best should handle the 10f easily and finish in the Top 3. #3 FU MING(KY) 4\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=149963<\/A> 11 Races \u2013 6 Wins \u2013 275,810$ A lot of question marks are with the race favourite, the biggest of them likely the question, if he can stay 10 furlongs, his wins all have come at a mile, and his only try at 9f, he was caugth on the stretch, just after taking the lead with 1f to go. It has to be seen how he handles the longer distance. From a class standpoint he should be able to win the race, finishing 2nd<\/SUP> and 3rd<\/SUP> in Grade 2s last time out. The Fusaichi Pegasus colt will have a lot to proof for his connections today. #4 ROCKPORT HARBOR C(KY) 14\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=143992<\/A> 11 Races \u2013 4 Wins \u2013 80,817$ A step up in class from ALWs, that actually makes sense, he won his last 2 races in very good style, and has proven he can hit 100, so should perform good here, his first try at 10f, but from his races at 9.5f, he should look even better with the added half furlong. Rockport Harbour is a very young sire, who has already produced 2 stakes winners, he may be the third soon, but I think today will be 1 or 2 races too early for him, but I see him in the Top 5, if he can step up a little. #5 SEVEN STRIKES(KY) 12\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=55520<\/A> 16 Races \u2013 2 Wins \u2013 268,830$ A very well travelled horse, still looking for his best distance and surface, the trip over turf proofed nothing, and was a flopped experiment, he finished a solid 5th<\/SUP> in Germany last time out, but according to this form numbers, he will find it tough to stay in this field. Never tried 10f, and big question marks, if he can stay or even perform better with the added furlong, just an outsider from my point of view. #6 MR. BLUE(KY) 28\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=145011<\/A> 11 Races \u2013 1 Win \u2013 61,326$ After winning his maiden the horse was thrown into 2 of the triple crown races of the GR Simsters residency, He settled just outside the Top 3 in both races, but his speed suggests, he prefered 12f, and he will be outside the Top 3 once again, but even further back this time, with speed numbers in the mid 90s he will find it tough to beat more than 2 or 3 horses home in this field, needs to improve or face the verdict. #7 THE VEGAS KID(FR) 31\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=84351<\/A> 8 Races \u2013 2 Wins \u2013 50,880$ A lightly raced Trempolino colt, that doesn\u2019t look quite ready to tackle the big stage, looked solid in winning a 10f ALW last time out, but with a 97 he will find it tough to compete here. However race watchers told me he looked not ridden flat out, and had reserves crossing the line, so he will have to show his best today. Has lots of room for improvement, but will need even more than that to finish in the Top 3. #8 RHONE(KY) 18\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=113420<\/A> 10 Races \u2013 3 Wins \u2013 485,560$ A lot of his history happened in Delpenn Races, won the Delpenn Bluegrass, but faced a tough loss to Hookah in the Delpenn Derby, where he could only finish fifth, which should point to a heavy defeat today. He tried to rebound in an easy 8.5f ALW, but never got into the race, looks rather unprepared, and will be a longshot. Needs to proof he can stay 10f, and reverse form with Hookah, which I doubt will happen. #9 ROCK AND FIRE(KY) 14\/1 http:\/\/www.simulatedsports.net\/hr\/runtime\/prettyhorse.asp?hossnum=35162<\/A> 9 Races \u2013 3 Wins \u2013 449,339$ The GR Simsters Bluegrass winner looks the real deal, he should handle the 10f well, as he showed over 9.5f, with his 100 speed number he could get into the mix, but he has to show, that his recent 2 outings are his real level. Had a tough start to his career, but finsihing 2nd<\/SUP> in a Group 2 and the GR simsters Bluegrass win make him look much better than his 14\/1 odds, could finish in the Top 5.