Jace's Road led all the way on slow fractions when romping in December’s Gun Runner S. at Fair Grounds, and the bay colt will attempt to race close to the pace in the Kentucky Derby. He did not advance upon the encouraging juvenile finale, opening 2023 with a well-beaten fifth in the Southwest (G3), and a weakening third after tracking a slow pace in the Louisiana Derby (G2). His recent Brisnet numbers are discouraging. The stakes winner’s tactical ability offers some hope for a minor award, but Jace’s Road’s form will make him one of the longest shots in the field.

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