The Woodward lost much of it's luster when Cross Traffic opted for the Jockey Club Gold Cup instead of the Woodward as his prep for the BC Classic. In addition, Fort Larned who is entered, will scratch due to a hind end issue which showed itself following his gallop this morning. On a positive note, Paynter is here and will try to stamp himself as a top contender in the older handicap division. Below are the entries and past performances. TJ
10th Race. (C10) Approx Post 5:45PM STAKES
THE WOODWARD (Grade I)
Grade I - $750,000
Purse $750,000 (Up to $62,500 NYSBFOA) One Mile And One Furlong
FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD.
1 Ron the Greek(L) B.h.6 126 Castellano, J Barber, G Mott, William
2 Successful Dan(L) B.g.7 126 Leparoux, J Fink, M LoPresti, Charles
3 Fort Larned(L) B.h.5 126 Hernandez, Jr., B Whitham, J Wilkes, Ian (Scratched)
4 Flat Out(L) B.h.7 126 Alvarado, J Preston Stables Mott, William
5 Paynter(L) B.c.4 126 Bejarano, R Zayat Stables, LLC Baffert, Bob
6 Mucho Macho Man(L) B.h.5 126 Prado, E Reeves Thoroughbred Racing Ritvo, Katherine
7 Alpha(L) B.c.4 126 Velazquez, J Godolphin Stable McLaughlin, Kiaran Blk-On
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The Woodward (Grade I)
Moderators: Roguelet, hpkingjr, WaveMaster
I'm having a hard time with this race, they all (well, most) look pretty evenly matched.
Paynter looks like the only speed, but he's a bit of an unknown. What are we looking at? He was a brilliant 3-year-old, got sick, came back pretty strong. Successful Dan won the Ben Ali on the front end. I don't think I'll ever bet on Mucha Macho Man or Alpha.
I'm going with Flat Out.
Paynter looks like the only speed, but he's a bit of an unknown. What are we looking at? He was a brilliant 3-year-old, got sick, came back pretty strong. Successful Dan won the Ben Ali on the front end. I don't think I'll ever bet on Mucha Macho Man or Alpha.
I'm going with Flat Out.
