FIRMUS has acquitted himself well at this distance in the past and has proved he can get his head in front. Southern Gentleman and Good With People are also shortlisted.
#1 Southern Gentleman
Jockey: Drayden Dyke Van Trainer: Bob Baffert
| Date | Race | Type | Class | Dist. | GNG | SP | OR | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/25 | Santa Anita | Special Weight, Maiden - F | - | - | FT | 37/10 | - | 1 / 7 by 1.25 L |
#2 Grubauer
Jockey: Assael Espinoza Trainer: Tim McCanna
| Date | Race | Type | Class | Dist. | GNG | SP | OR | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/05/25 | Santa Anita | Allowance, Optional Claiming - F | - | - | FT | 37/5 | - | 2 / 7 |
| 31/01/25 | Santa Anita | Allowance - F | - | - | FT | 1/5 | - | 1 / 6 by 5.5 L |
| 05/01/25 | Santa Anita | Allowance, Optional Claiming - F | - | - | FT | 2/5 | - | 1 / 7 by 3.25 L |
| 08/12/24 | Pleasanton | Allowance, Optional Claiming - F | - | - | FT | 23/10 | - | 1 / 5 by 1.25 L |
#3 Tapatio Leo
Jockey: Adrian Escobedo Trainer: Craig Dollase
| Date | Race | Type | Class | Dist. | GNG | SP | OR | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/07/25 | Los Alamitos | Allowance - F | - | - | FT | 3/5 | - | 3 / 6 |
| 24/05/25 | Santa Anita | Stakes - F | - | - | FT | 47/5 | - | 6 / 6 |
| 07/04/25 | Los Alamitos | Allowance - F | - | - | FT | 17/10 | - | 6 / 7 |
| 23/03/25 | Turf Paradise | Stakes - F | - | - | FT | 22/5 | - | 8 / 8 |
#4 Firmus
Jockey: Juan Hernandez Trainer: Bob Baffert
| Date | Race | Type | Class | Dist. | GNG | SP | OR | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/11/24 | Churchill Downs | Allowance, Optional Claiming - F | - | - | FT | 629/100 | - | 5 / 5 |
| 02/11/24 | Churchill Downs | Allowance, Optional Claiming - F | - | - | FT | 211/20 | - | 8 / 9 |
| 14/09/24 | Churchill Downs | Stakes, Grade 3 - F | - | - | FT | 2863/50 | - | 10 / 11 |
| 24/08/24 | Ellis Park | Special Weight, Maiden - F | - | - | FT | 31/10 | - | 1 / 11 by 1.25 L |
#5 Awesome Rhythm
Jockey: Armando Ayuso Trainer: Victor Garcia
| Date | Race | Type | Class | Dist. | GNG | SP | OR | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/06/25 | Los Alamitos Race Course | Claiming - F | - | - | FT | 3/1 | - | 1 / 7 by 1.75 L |
| 23/05/25 | Santa Anita | Claiming - F | - | - | F | 21/1 | - | 6 / 6 |
| 14/03/25 | Santa Anita | Claiming - F | - | - | FT | 12/5 | - | 1 / 6 by 1 L |
| 26/01/25 | Santa Anita | Claiming - F | - | - | FT | 221/10 | - | 2 / 6 |
#6 Wayne The Brain
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura Trainer: M Glatt
#7 Good With People
Jockey: Antonio Fresu Trainer: M Glatt