Shanghai Bobby taken off Triple Crown trail

[Merlinsky]

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-raci...s-triple-crown

He would've probably had to scrape some more points together anyway, but they've opted to take a break and not pursue more preps. The Derby points system may've done him a favor. Several weeks rest and training up to the race could've happened in any other year, hoping his form would turn around.