"The Western Conference"

[jpops757]

We have talked allot about Team Pletcher But where does Oneils colts stand?If Great Hunter performs this week-end. Could he be the only Oneil colt running for the roses.I was a big Blue backer but I felt he flopped big time. Notional and Liquiitity both looked over there head.

[NTamm1215]

Notional is absolutely going to be in the Derby. His second place finish to Scat Daddy and wins in the Risen Star and San Rafael make his credentials just as good as many of the horses being pointed to the Derby.

With that being said, Great Hunter would have to be considered O'Neill's top charge. We'll see a bit more about him on Saturday. I like how the two prep debate has curtailed, especially since Great Hunter and Street Sense will enter the Derby off two preps. Probably has a little something to do with the lack of stellar performances from all of them with three preps.

NT