At a seven-furlong distance, the Pat O’Brien Stakes might not be a mirror picture of the six-furlong Breeders’ Cup Dash, nevertheless it does showcase the nation’s premier filth sprinter. Contested on the similar observe because the Nov. 2 BC Dash, the Grade 2 Pat O’Brien options The Chosen Vron, who has gained six straight races and, after profitable the Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes, will attempt to sweep the most important dash stakes on the Del Mar summer season meet.
1. Moose Mitchell (20-1): He broke from the rail in final yr’s Pat O’Brien and completed seventh. Appears a lower under graded stakes firm.
JOCKEY: Jeremy Laprida; TRAINER: George Papaprodromou
2. See By way of It (30-1): Had some hassle when fourth within the Bing Crosby however he was 57.70-1 that day and he’s a newcomer to seven furlongs. Must be a longshot as soon as once more.
JOCKEY: Tiago Pereira; TRAINER: Genaro Vallejo
3. Blissful Jack (8-1): Was damage by a large journey within the Bing Crosby and will bounce again to the shape he displayed in profitable the Grade 2 Triple Bend Stakes again in June. There are actually issues to love.
JOCKEY: Edwin Maldonado; TRAINER: Doug O’Neill
4. Raging Torrent (6-1): Comes off a pair of decisive wins at Churchill Downs, each at seven furlongs. Has loads of early pace and might be laborious to catch on this subject.
JOCKEY: Antonio Fresu; TRAINER: Doug O’Neill
5. Massive Metropolis Lights (10-1): Extremely constant 5-year-old has by no means been worse than third in 10 profession begins, profitable 5 occasions and ending second 4 occasions. Was third within the Triple Bend and looms a menace to land within the exotics as soon as once more.
JOCKEY: Kazushi Kimura; TRAINER: Richard Mandella
6. The Chosen Vron (3-5): Seeks a seventh straight win and gained every of his final two begins by greater than two lengths, together with the Grade 1 Bing Crosby over this observe. No motive to look past him in the hunt for a winner.
JOCKEY: Hector Berrios; TRAINER: Eric Kruljac
7. Senor Buscador (5-1): An enormous menace by way of accomplishments, however this distance could also be a bit brief for him. Winner of the $20 million Saudi Cup at 1 1/8 miles, he final raced March 30 and completed third within the $12 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline at 1 ¼ miles. This appears a prep for larger races with a powerful buyer awaiting him in The Chosen Vron.
JOCKEY: Joe Talamo; TRAINER: Todd Fincher
8. Arrowthegreat (30-1): Has not distinguished himself in graded stakes and figures to need extra distance. We’ll cross.
JOCKEY: Victor Espinoza; TRAINER: Dan Blacker
THE PICK: The Chosen Vron
LIVE LONGSHOT: Massive Metropolis Lights
SUPERFECTA: 6-7-4-5
