I'm watching the field warm up for the 7th at Santa Anita, a 8 1/2-furlong AOC for 3yo, and this race could easily be a stakes.
Along with Irish Freedom, Reach the World and Battle of Midway, there is also a filly, Vexatious, in the race. She's a full to Creative Cause and Destin, so her pedigree for distance is primo.
Have to say the big grey, Reach the World, looks like he could be a monster.