The Lexington Stakes is a Puzzle. Probable favorite Sunbean is trying the surface for the first time, likely second favorite Pure Fun is using this race as a prep for the Kentucky Oaks and has an outside post position. The outside post is less of a risk as she is a closer and may establish position and make wide closing run.
Progeny of Giant’s Causeway have done well on the synthetic surfaces. Winning Cause, Examen are sons of “The Iron Horse” and Cerro is out of a Giant’s Causeway mare.
Throw in a Kitten – Pick of the Litter and looks like we have a wide open betting race.