"He was this thing that was kind of manufactured-No.12, the quarterback, the whole deal," says Collins. "I had nothing outside of it, other than that." After the game was another matter entirely.

Today's Straight No Chaser lineup has nine members - Chase, Seggie Isho, Steve Morgan, Tyler Trepp, Jerome Collins, Michael Luginbill, Jasper Smith, Freedom Young and Luke Bob Robinson.

Breeders' Cup Sprint winner Straight No Chaser breezed five furlongs in 59 ... is expected for the $2 million Group 2 1351 ...