Would some of it depend, too, on who Bernardini faces the rest of the season? Seems like the Derby field was arguably a tougher field overall than the Preakness, so Barbaro might get an edge there. If Bernardini runs in races like the Travers but just keeps beating horses that Barbaro already beat, or if he wins a couple but comes in behind someone that Barbaro trounced in the Derby, then it seems like Barbaro would be hard to argue against.
So, who's most likely to rain on Bernardini's parade? I agree with people who think that Brother Derek will be back in a big way. I'm also wondering if Sweetnorthernsaint could be a threat after a rest. What do you all think?
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