I'm probably only betting the Million and Bev D, but there are some price horses to like on this card...
In the Bev D I'm going with Al's Gal as my (very tepid) top pick. I was set to hammer her in the lesser race at the Spa last weekend and they scratched, opting for this tougher race. I don't like her quite as much here, but she isn't too far off the top runner here, and that one has a bad post. Als Gal has enough speed to be forwardly place from the 2-hole and is proven at the distance (and longer). In a race without much pace on paper I'm hoping she can stalk the 9, who should be the pace (but is unproven going long) and have enough left to hold off the closers, the best of which will be hung wide in all likelihood (namely Sea Calisi and Faufiler, who I also like here).
So #2- WPS and I might box the 2, 12, 13 for the exacta.
In the Million I'm taking a chance with #8 Decorated Knight. He's a less highly-regarded Euro, which means he'll probably get overlooked at the windows, the jock is riding great at this track, he's proven at 10F, has a better post than the chalk horses to the outside, and the trainer said they came here looking for firmer ground (which they'll get since the rain mainly bypassed AP somehow). At 10/1 ML I hope his price drifts. I also like Mondialiste although I'm a little concerned about 10 panels for him. He should handle the course and be closing late.
#8 Decorated Knight- WPS, exacta: 8,9/6-11
good luck! :chickendance:
