Todd Pletcher’s Noble Empire takes a significant drop in grade following his recent comeback fourth therefore he sets a very high standard.
His second to Farmington Road is a strong piece of form with nothing in this race boasting anything comparable.
He may have regressed since but anything near that level would take this event.
This doesn’t look the strongest of events so Christophe Clement’s Pay Grade looks interesting despite finishing a distant third on debut.
She had to come from a poor position that day however she rallied well to snatch third and the application of blinkers along with the racecourse knowledge should see her take a step forward.
The yard operate at a massive 48.57% S/R here the previous 12 months.
