The scratch of Stanford was the key to the race. He was definitely going to gun and it was a question of which of the Baffert's would engage. As it was all other horses decided to change tactics that got them to the derby and not get involved in what should have been a strong pace. As it was the race ran like a Euro Turf race with the top 3 not really testing each other until the Sprint for home. The duel down the stretch was anything but boring.
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