Been following Fort Washington since 2022. He has indeed become a beast at age six -- three consecutive big new tops before the March 1 Canadian Turf win. TG development index suggests he could develop even more and get down to a ZERO.

But some cautions I\'m seeing for the Dixie:
- He hung on the wrong lead on March 1.
- Has never won off this long of a break.
- Shug said in 2022 he prefers firm turf, like many War Fronts. It\'s looking a little soggy this weekend, but maybe not too deep.

I\'m thinking the Dixie may be a prep for the Manhattan (Gr. 1) at \'Toga in three weeks, since he lacks a Grade 1 placing. Its mile and 3/16th\'s could be right what he\'s looking for.

According to Horse Racing Nation, \"Master of he Seas was scratched from Saturday\'s (8/11) Grade 1 Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga because of a foot bruise.

Chris Connett, assistant to trainer Charlie Appleby, told Daily Racing Form that if the 5-year-old gelding recovers quickly enough, he could train up to the Sept. 14 Woodbine Mile (G1).\"

He was a no show at WO, and Naval Power ran 4th at even money.