The public has settled on a favorite in race 2 - Mrs Rocco - though I'd guess the public's support is more the result of the achievements of trainer Brad Cox than the filly's past performances. Cox has been a tear all year - from Fair Grounds to Oaklawn to Keeneland - but has been particularly hot here at the Big K.
His numbers heading into closing week: 12 for 23 - good for a 52-percent win mark.
He entered Wednesday's card one up on Chad Brown (11 for 21) in the race for leading trainer with the meet wrapping up on Friday.