HAYNESFIELD ENTERS THE CLASSIC WITH THE BEST FINAL BEYER OF THE FIELD

If the speedy HAYNESFIELD gets way out in front in the Classic he could have a good shot at making racing history. Coming in off his upset victory over Blame in the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational “in very good order,” the New York-bred was set at 12-1 in the morning line.

Trained by Steve Asmussen for owner Harvey Weinstein of Turtle Bird Stable HAYNESFIELD will have his stiffest competition yet with the undefeated mare and defending Classic winner Zenyatta, Blame, Quality Road, and Lookin At Lucky.

HAYNESFIELD, a son of Speightstown who has won $1.1-million is 9 for 13 in his career, keeps Ramon Dominguez in the saddle for the Classic. HAYNESFIELD was sold by Denali at Keeneland September.