DARK AS MIDNIGHT
Trainer: Jim Ryerson
Last race: March 26, 6th
Finish: 2nd by 3 1/2
Beyer: 70
This 3-year-old colt by Midnight Lute was bet down to favoritism for his debut and chased wide throughout while continuing on with good courage through the stretch.
GREGORIAN GOLD
Trainer: Richard Lugovich
Last race: March 24, 8th
Finish: 5th by 5 1/2
Beyer: 57
Making her first appearance since winning the Lady Fingers last September, this homebred filly flashed early speed pressing the pace from the inside and faded gradually in a useful seasonal debut.