By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

The $400,000 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G1)

Race 9: (7)  Praetor comes off impressive allowance and maiden wins and seems ready for his stakes debut. (6) Gosger broke his maiden in fast time and shapes up as the one to fear. (5) Native Runner won his last two tries and seems to be on the upswing. (3) Bullard ships in from California and merits attention in this field. Betting strategy: 7 to win. Exacta and trifecta box: 3-5-6-7.