Captain Steve closed fast to finish third and Albert the Great settled to fourth.

"Can you believe that Captain Steve makes more money than I do?"

Still, Captain Steve blanched and looked back over his shoulder at his instruments.

Come to think of it, Captain Steve had given me that same look earlier.

Now Captain Steve will abandon them altogether after seven starts.

By the time he reached the stretch, he had raced from fourth to second and seemed to be drawing a bead on Captain Steve.

For Bailey, it was a treat to see Captain Steve fit to win.

He will start the race from the No. 3 gate and will share third place in the betting with Captain Steve at 8-1.

The race favorite, Captain Steve, completed his final days of preparation in the care of a competitor.

More Than Ready paid $7 and $4.60, and the 2-1 Captain Steve $3.20 for third.