Larry Jones took Hard Spun out to graze on Tuesday and Hard Spun was very lively. He refused to graze in a calm manner. Larry Jones was quoted saying "maybe we should have worked him more yesterday!"

I think this horse has tons of speed built up that he is ready to get out. He is my top pick.

I don't think that you can take into account what a jockey and trainer say a week before the biggest race of your life. I mean wouldn't you want your secret weapons kept under your belt until the big dance?