Analysis of The Ark

This years edition is about as wide open a race as you will find. And this being the case I believe it's the perfect situation for a bomb to land in the Exacta at the very least. Here are my top contenders and Exacta horses:

King's Silver Son has not run a bad race in 7 career races although he has only 1 win. I guess the Blinks are not an option? He should still run another big race but I don't have confidence in him getting up for the win.

Liberty Bull looked good in winning the Win Star Derby last time out at 1 1/8th miles as he came home in a quick :12 1/5 seconds. Today is his acid test. Today we see if he belongs in Kentucky.

Ablaze With Spirit is part of the field and I feel he has a legit shot at this. He is a strong finisher and in fact came home in :12 2/5 seconds last time out in the Win Star Derby. He can surely hit the board at a big number.

Gayego ran well as a 2-year-old and figures to comeback off his solid effort in the San Felipe with another big effort. Most might feel he is basically a middle distance horse at best so here again Today is his acid test. He must prove he belongs in Kentucky.