1.   The season-ending injury to Real Quiet, on the heels of the retirement of Victory Gallop, leaves the handicap ranks in shambles.

2.   There is no doubt that Victory Gallop, who is trained by Elliott Walden, has joined Behrens at the top of the handicap ranks.

3.   This is a well-known but seldom discussed fact of life in the handicap ranks.

4.   While most of the attention was focused on the Triple Crown, Golden Missile quietly cruised to the top of the handicap ranks.