I have always thought that this colt was simply too slow...I was actually impressed with his Derby more than most because I have never thought he was much horse.

When he was beaten by a couple of La-Breds earlier this year in a FG @ LaD allowance race (I picked him as a 'Best Bet' when I was selecting for the FG website and he ran like third) without any real excuse - I decided he just wasn't a real quality animal....Obviously, he is of the improving sort and has gotten better, but I still cannot envision him winning the Belmont...he's a fringe player.

FYI though...Jockey Robby Albarado guaranteed victory on a WWL radio program in New Orleans last week......but then again, he is a JOCKEY..lol