#5 CACIQUE (4/1) Turf breeding doesn't get any better than this, as this 5yo is a full brother to champion turf females Banks Hill and Intercontinental, as well as half brother to G1 turf winner Heat Haze and G2 turf winner Dansili. Cacique has already proven himself to be a top class turf horse, with three Group stakes wins to his credit, as well as two 2nd place finishes in Group 1 company. The best could still be yet to come, as Bobby Frankel is now in charge of this horse's 5yo campaign, which is often the best one for a turf horse. Cacique comes off a 6-month layoff, but he's shown in the past that he can win when fresh, and he's been pointed to this race for several months by outstanding layoff trainer Frankel. Cacique has a versatile running style that should allow jockey Pat Valenzuela to gain an advantageous stalking position from a good post. Cacique is also proven over non-firm turf, which could be a factor after expected rain on Friday, and he's 3 for 5 lifetime at this 1-mile distance, with 2 of those wins in Group Stakes.

Wagering Strategy:
A win bet on (5)CACIQUE;
Trifecta 5 over 1-6-8-13 over 1-2-3-6-7-8-11-13-14 = $32 for a $1 wager.