A cursory glance at Etched's pedigree may cast doubt upon his ability to handle 1 1/4 miles, but a more thorough appraisal offers some encouragement. His sire, the Storm Cat horse Forestry, scored his signature victory in the seven-furlong King's Bishop S. (G1), and all three of his stakes wins came in one-turn events. One of the hottest commercial stallions on the market, Forestry has largely transmitted his speed, with his five crops of runners recording an Average Winning Distance of 6.6 furlongs. His marquee performers, including Cigar Mile H. (G1) hero Discreet Cat, Carter H.