{"id":75261,"date":"2026-06-05T01:55:45","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T01:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=75261"},"modified":"2026-06-05T01:55:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T01:55:50","slug":"the-due-north","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btb.ehorseracing.com\/?p=75261","title":{"rendered":"The Due North"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Grade 2 Due North Stakes<\/strong> at Belmont Park brings together fourteen accomplished dirt sprinters, several of them arriving in career-best form. Unlike some weeks where a single standout towers over the field, this race offers no such luxury. From proven veterans like PEC and Huli Huli to rising stars such as Last Call Tex and Ocean Pro, nearly every corner of the starting gate contains a horse with a legitimate argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The morning line reflects the uncertainty. No horse opened lower than 5\/1, and by the time we worked our way through the field, there were at least half a dozen runners capable of making a winning case. Some arrive carrying the weight of class, others bring red-hot recent form, and a few lurk at double-digit odds waiting to upset the entire picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, this is the kind of sprint that reminds us why handicapping can be both rewarding and maddening.<\/del><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, with vacation officially over and the notebooks back open, let’s take a closer look at the fourteen runners who will line up for the Due North Stakes and see if we can find the horse most likely to reach the wire first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1 WISKAYOK (8\/1)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speightstown \u00d7 Broad Brush \u00d7 Wild Again<\/strong>
Owner: uscsteve4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wiskayok enters the Due North as one of the more intriguing veterans in the field. While his overall record of 4 wins from 22 starts doesn’t immediately jump off the page, a closer look reveals a horse that has made a career out of showing up in tough sprint company and collecting checks. His six third-place finishes suggest a horse that often puts himself in contention, even when facing deeper fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 8\/1, Wiskayok feels like a horse sitting right on the border between contender and exotics player. His sprint specialization is undeniable\u201420 of his 22 starts have come at sprint distances\u2014and if he can recapture the form he showed earlier this year, he has enough class to sneak into the trifecta. Winning may require a career-best effort, but dismissing him entirely would be dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/strong> Exotics contender. Needs a rebound but owns enough back class to be respected.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#2 PEC (5\/1)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Malibu Moon \u00d7 Danzig \u00d7 Halo<\/strong>
Owner: ric480c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this race has an established veteran, it’s PEC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At seven years old, PEC brings the deepest r\u00e9sum\u00e9 in the field with 27 starts, 9 wins, and more than $2.2 million in earnings<\/strong>. Unlike some older horses who stick around on reputation, PEC has continued to compete at a high level. His victory in the Grade 1 Double F Memorial last fall remains one of the strongest accomplishments among this year’s Due North entrants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes PEC dangerous is consistency. He has spent his entire career sprinting on dirt and rarely gets embarrassed. Unlike some of the younger horses in this field who are still figuring out how good they are, PEC’s ceiling and floor are both well established. You know what you’re getting: professionalism, class, and a horse that has repeatedly shown he belongs in graded company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question is whether age is beginning to take its toll. Seven-year-olds can still win sprint races, but they often have less room for improvement than the younger challengers lining up against them. At 5\/1, bettors are being asked to trust that PEC still has another big effort left in him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/strong> Legitimate win candidate. Not flashy, but arguably the most proven horse in the field. If he rebounds from the Hanzo Sprint Cup, he’ll be right there at the wire.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#3 SMART ANGLES (12\/1)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Into Mischief \u00d7 Admire Moon \u00d7 Smart Strike<\/strong>
Owner: tarton35<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for a horse that can make a handicapper pull his hair out, Smart Angles might be the poster child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On pedigree alone, he’s impossible to ignore. Into Mischief on top, Smart Strike influence underneath, and a career spent almost exclusively sprinting on dirt. The ingredients are there. The problem has been turning potential into results against top company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His recent Grade 1 efforts tell a frustrating story. In the Double F Memorial, he was fifth after showing early speed. In the Schrutte Stakes, he faded to thirteenth. Most recently, in the Sand Castle Golden Sprint, he flashed his usual early foot, actually leading at the first two calls before fading badly to eleventh. That race may have been stronger than it looks on paper, but it’s difficult to overlook a horse who has been unable to sustain his run when the real running begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 12\/1, you’re betting on a turnaround rather than recent performance. The talent is there. The consistency hasn’t been.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/strong> Live longshot. Not impossible to see him grabbing a piece of the trifecta, but recent Grade 1 form suggests winning may be asking a lot.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#4 OCEAN PRO (11\/1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provocateur \u00d7 Medaglia d’Oro \u00d7 Seeking The Gold<\/em><\/strong>
Owner: royalmark<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ocean Pro may be one of the most overlooked horses in the entire field.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At first glance, the 11\/1 morning line looks about right. He doesn’t have PEC’s bankroll, Wiskayok’s experience, or the flashy pedigree headlines of some others. But when you dig into the record, this is a horse that has quietly won 10 of 18 career starts<\/strong>, a win percentage that compares favorably with almost anyone in the race.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest concern is class. While Ocean Pro has piled up victories, many came outside the elite Grade 1 level. Saturday’s Due North will ask him to prove that his impressive win record translates when facing seasoned graded veterans. The encouraging sign is that he’s only four years old and may still have room to improve, something that can’t be said for several of the older runners in this field.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the favorites begin knocking heads early, Ocean Pro is exactly the type of horse who could be sitting in the perfect spot when they turn for home.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/em><\/strong> Dangerous sleeper. Better form than his odds suggest and one of the strongest win percentages in the field.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#5 ZORZIROS (12\/1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munnings \u00d7 Liam’s Map \u00d7 Indian Charlie<\/em><\/strong>
Owner: knightcat<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Ocean Pro is the overlooked grinder, Zorziros might be the mystery horse.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With only 14 career starts, he’s one of the less experienced runners in the field, but what he lacks in seasoning he makes up for with consistency. Five wins, five seconds, and two thirds from fourteen starts means he’s hit the board in twelve of fourteen races. That’s the kind of reliability handicappers love, even if the win column isn’t overflowing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The challenge for Zorziros is proving he belongs at this level. Unlike PEC, Ocean Pro, or some of the other established names in the field, he hasn’t yet built a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 filled with graded victories. Saturday will be his chance to show whether he’s a legitimate graded stakes horse or simply a very good allowance-type runner who has been beating softer company.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing working in his favor is versatility. His running lines suggest a horse that doesn’t need the lead and can adapt to different pace scenarios. In a six-furlong sprint where things can get chaotic quickly, that flexibility can be a major asset.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/em><\/strong> Live outsider. Improving form, strong consistency, and enough upside to surprise at 12\/1.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#6 SHADY’S BACK AGAIN (13\/1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Munnings \u00d7 Drefong \u00d7 Flatter<\/em><\/strong>
Owner: fallout<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every race seems to have one horse that makes you ask, “What exactly do we do with this one?” Shady’s Back Again is that horse.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The four-year-old colt has only 12 career starts and owns a respectable record of four wins, one second, and one third. On paper, those numbers aren’t bad at all. The problem is that his recent form has been difficult to trust. In his last four graded starts he’s finished 11th, 7th, 11th, and 4th, and none of those efforts suggest a horse knocking on the door of a graded stakes breakthrough.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes Shady’s Back Again interesting is that he’s still lightly raced for a four-year-old. Some horses improve dramatically with maturity, and his connections may feel there’s another step forward coming. The betting public, however, appears skeptical, and it’s hard to argue given the recent results.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 13\/1, you’re not buying current form\u2014you’re buying hope.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/em><\/strong> Needs a major turnaround. Capable of outrunning his odds, but difficult to endorse based on recent performances.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#7 ZIMURIS KINGDOM (20\/1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shanghai Bobby \u00d7 Gone West \u00d7 Danehill<\/em><\/strong>
Owner: alibilane9<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we’re handing out awards for the biggest mystery in the field, Zimuris Kingdom may win by a nose.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The four-year-old colt arrives with a modest record of four wins from fifteen starts and only $166,000 in earnings, numbers that don’t immediately inspire confidence in a Grade 2 event. His recent form is respectable without being spectacular: fourth in a Maryland allowance, fourth again in Idaho, and second in the Mecca Sprint last December. Those are solid efforts, but they fall short of the accomplishments posted by the leading contenders.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What catches the eye is his consistency. While he hasn’t been beating elite company, he has generally been competitive wherever he’s been placed. He rarely gets completely blown away and seems capable of hanging around long enough to take advantage if the favorites stumble.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For handicappers looking for a bomb to spice up the superfecta, there are worse choices. For those looking for a likely winner, there simply isn’t enough evidence yet.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/em><\/strong> Interesting outsider but would need a major step forward to threaten the top contenders.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#8 SPEIGHTSBURGH (7\/1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speightstown \u00d7 Indian Charlie \u00d7 Empire Maker<\/em><\/strong>
Owner: mmstable6<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If PEC is the old professional and Ocean Pro is the rising threat, Speightsburgh might be the horse sitting right in the middle.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five-year-old has put together a strong career record of 8 wins from 20 starts<\/strong>, earning over $660,000 while spending almost his entire career sprinting on dirt. Unlike some runners in this field that have struggled when stepping into better company, Speightsburgh arrives in excellent form and appears to be doing his best running right now.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most consistent runners in the field, Speightsburgh has finished first, second, or third in seven of his last eight starts. The five-year-old has repeatedly shown up against quality competition and rarely runs a poor race. While others may bring slightly flashier recent victories, few horses in this field possess his combination of reliability and proven sprint ability.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest question is whether those wins came against competition as deep as what he’ll encounter in the Due North. This is a tougher field than the one he faced in Ohio in March, and he’ll need another step forward to prove he belongs among the race favorites.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, there is a lot to like. He’s in form, he’s battle-tested, and unlike several others we’ve reviewed, he doesn’t arrive with obvious question marks. That’s often a dangerous combination in a six-furlong sprint.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 7\/1, Speightsburgh feels fairly priced. You’re not stealing a price, but you’re also not overpaying for reputation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/em><\/strong> Major contender. One of the sharpest horses entering the race and a legitimate threat to win.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#9 HOT JALAPENO (8\/1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Union Rags \u00d7 Awesome Again \u00d7 A.P. Indy<\/em><\/strong>
Owner: rodpiper<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every sprint field seems to have one horse that gets overlooked because he doesn’t have the flashiest r\u00e9sum\u00e9, and Hot Jalapeno may fit that description perfectly.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The four-year-old colt owns a solid record of 6 wins, 5 seconds, and 3 thirds from 20 starts<\/strong>, meaning he’s hit the board in 14 of 20 career races. That’s one of the stronger consistency records we’ve seen so far, and unlike several runners in this field, he enters the Due North in excellent form.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

His recent running lines are impressive. He won the Grade 2 Bluegrass Sprint in May, and before that a victory in the Alpigeon Dirt Memorial, and earlier this year ran second in the  Killik Dirt Special. Two wins in his last three starts is exactly the kind of form handicappers look for in a race where many of the favorites are coming off defeats.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What keeps him from the very top of the rankings\u2014for now\u2014is the level of competition. While those recent victories were legitimate, Saturday represents another step up into a deeper Grade 2 field loaded with seasoned sprinters. The question isn’t whether Hot Jalapeno can win; it’s whether he can beat horses like PEC and Speightsburgh when they’re at their best.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, there’s a lot to admire here. He’s in form, he’s versatile, and he doesn’t appear to be intimidated by pressure situations.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 8\/1, he may be one of the more attractive betting options in the race.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/em><\/strong> Major contender. Current form is among the best in the field and he belongs squarely in the win discussion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#10 HULI HULI (8\/1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Life Is Good \u00d7 Awesome Again \u00d7 A.P. Indy<\/em><\/strong>
Owner: theoc2<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If experience counts for anything in the Due North Stakes, Huli Huli deserves a seat at the table.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With 30 career starts and 9 victories<\/strong>, few horses in this field have been through more battles. He’s spent virtually his entire career sprinting on dirt and has built a reputation as a dependable veteran who usually shows up ready to run. While he doesn’t possess the flashy win percentage of Ocean Pro or the recent momentum of Speightsburgh, he has consistently held his own against quality company.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes Huli Huli interesting is his durability. Some horses arrive in races like this with glaring weaknesses or questions about class. Huli Huli’s question is simpler: does he still have enough finishing punch to beat the younger, sharper runners? The talent is there, the experience is there, but the recent results suggest he may be running for a share more often than for the winner’s circle.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 8\/1, the morning line is giving him respect, but perhaps not enough to make him one of the true favorites.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/em><\/strong> Respected veteran. Reliable enough for exotics but may need several of the top contenders to misfire to win.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#11 CURLIN’S AUDIBLE (71\/1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audible \u00d7 Street Sense \u00d7 Curlin<\/em><\/strong>
Owner: mrcstc<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every race has a horse that makes handicappers ask, “What if?” Curlin’s Audible is that horse.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three-year-old colt is by far the least experienced runner in the field, bringing just five career starts<\/strong> into a Grade 2 sprint loaded with hardened veterans. On the surface, the 71\/1 morning line looks completely justified. His bankroll is under $100,000, his r\u00e9sum\u00e9 lacks graded stakes experience, and he’s stepping into the deepest field he’s ever faced.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here’s the part that makes him interesting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He’s done almost nothing wrong.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In five starts, Curlin’s Audible has won twice and finished second once. Most recently, he won an allowance race at California and before that finished sixth in a stakes sprint after encountering traffic. The speed figures aren’t yet comparable to the favorites, but this is one of the few horses in the field whose ceiling remains completely unknown.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concern is obvious: talent and potential only get you so far when you’re facing horses like PEC, Speightsburgh, and Hot Jalapeno. Those runners have spent years proving themselves in graded company. Curlin’s Audible is trying to skip several steps on the ladder.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 71\/1, however, nobody is asking him to win. If he simply runs competitively and flashes some ability, his connections can leave encouraged. If he somehow hits the board, he’ll blow up every exotic ticket in the country.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/em><\/strong> Massive longshot. The upside is intriguing, but this looks like a learning experience against far tougher competition.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#12 LAST CALL TEX (8\/1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tapit \u00d7 Sadler’s Wells \u00d7 A.P. Indy<\/em><\/strong>
Owner: texasace10<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now we’re talking.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last Call Tex is the first horse we’ve seen in a while that has the combination of recent form, proven sprint success, and room for further improvement<\/strong> that makes a handicapper sit up in his chair.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The four-year-old gelding owns a record of 6 wins from 14 starts<\/strong> and has already banked over half a million dollars. More importantly, he’s been winning the right kinds of races. He captured the Ivan Yamil Handicap in January and followed it up with a second place finish in the Grade 2 Empire State Sprint in March. Those aren’t ancient accomplishments buried deep in the form\u2014they’re fresh, recent, and directly relevant to what he’ll face in the Due North.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I like most is his ability to finish. In both recent races he wasn’t simply handed the race on the front end. He made sustained runs and proved capable of overcoming adversity. That’s a valuable trait in a six-furlong sprint where pace pressure can destroy one-dimensional speed horses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pedigree isn’t what you’d normally associate with a pure dirt sprinter. Tapit and Sadler’s Wells suggest stamina influences, but Last Call Tex has clearly found his niche sprinting. Sometimes the best sprinters aren’t the fastest horses early\u2014they’re the ones still running strongly in the final furlong.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 8\/1, he feels like one of the better betting propositions we’ve reviewed so far.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/em><\/strong> Major contender. Strong recent form, proven graded success, and enters the race with as much momentum as anyone not named Speightsburgh.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#13 JINRU TIE E (12\/1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Into Mischief \u00d7 Mitole \u00d7 More Than Ready<\/em><\/strong>
Owner: newastin25<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jinru Tie E may be one of the more difficult horses in the field to evaluate.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On one hand, the raw record is attractive. Six wins from fifteen starts, nearly $600,000 earned, and a pedigree that screams dirt sprinting. Into Mischief and Mitole are names that belong in races exactly like the Due North.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, his recent form leaves some questions unanswered.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

His last two starts came in Grade 1 company, and while he wasn’t disgraced, he also never seriously threatened the winners. He finished fifth in the Sand Castle Golden Sprint and fourth in the Arlo’s Turmoil Sprint, both times closing some ground late but never looking like the horse to beat. Prior to that, he won the Grade 3 Welcome to the Circus Stakes, showing the ability is certainly there.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concern is whether he’s become a horse who runs well without winning. Three straight races against good company have produced respectable efforts but only one trip to the winner’s circle.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 12\/1, however, he becomes interesting again. The public appears willing to dismiss him after a couple of defeats, but his form is probably better than it first appears.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/em><\/strong> Dangerous outsider. Not quite a top-tier win candidate, but a horse capable of crashing the trifecta if things break his way.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#14 DANCIN’ FOR HONOUR (10\/1)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greatest Honour \u00d7 Street Boss \u00d7 Kingmambo<\/em><\/strong>
Owner: beefcake4<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final entrant in the Due North Stakes may also be one of the most intriguing.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dancin’ For Honour enters with 8 wins from 20 starts<\/strong>, a very respectable strike rate, and arrives off a victory in the Grade 3 Lost Angels Handicap in California. Anytime a horse comes into a sprint stakes race off a graded win, he deserves attention.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biggest knock is class. Unlike PEC, Speightsburgh, or even Last Call Tex, he hasn’t consistently faced the deepest graded competition. The Due North represents a significant jump in overall field quality. The question isn’t whether he can run fast enough\u2014he clearly can. The question is whether he can do it against this group.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, I love the profile. He enters in form, has plenty of sprint experience, and has shown the ability to finish races rather than simply flash early speed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At 10\/1, he’s exactly the type of horse that can sneak into a race like this and make handicappers regret overlooking him.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Early Assessment:<\/em><\/strong> Legitimate contender. Not among the top favorites, but absolutely capable of hitting the board and perhaps better than his odds suggest.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“In a race loaded with accomplished sprinters, I give a slight edge to Last Call Tex, whose recent Grade 2 victory and recent back-to-back wins make him the horse entering the Due North in arguably the best form of anyone in the field.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tier 1 \u2013 The Horses to Beat<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udd47 Last Call Tex (8\/1)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Recent Grade 2 winner<\/em><\/li>
  • Proven against quality competition<\/em><\/li>
  • Arrives in peak form<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83e\udd48 Speightsburgh (7\/1)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • Consistent sprint specialist<\/em><\/li>
    • One of the sharpest recent form cycles in the field<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83e\udd49 PEC (5\/1)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      • The class horse<\/em><\/li>
      • Most accomplished r\u00e9sum\u00e9 among the dirt sprinters<\/em><\/li>
      • Dangerous despite a disappointing last effort<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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