Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
Master Plan is going to blow the doors off that field in the UAE Derby.
Word is Arrogate hasn't looked great over thst surface. Still, I don't know who can beat him. I'm considering Keen Ice who looks primed for a big effort stretching back out to a buck and a quarter.
The only one who has a chance to beat Arrogate is Hoppertunity, who's best time over 1 1/4 mi is near Arrogate's at that distance. Definitely not Gun Runner, who was left in the dust by Arrogate in the Travers. Maybe Lani could run Arrogate down, if he has a freakish run, but I wouldn't count on it.
I'm looking for the American invasion to romp---Arrogate, Hoppertunity and Gun Runner. Long River and Neolithic look to be the spoilers. Neolithic has impressed recently.
The only reason to consider Lani is because his trainer has two horses in the race, where he is looking to use Awardee to set a fast pace to setup Lani to win. Lani is said to be physically in good shape. Possible long-shot.