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Originally Posted by jpops757

Im wondering and could understand if you prefere to not answer this question, If you had a lightky raced but productive 2y old that has shown a sharp turn of foot, a pedigree that says "I want the classic distance". Other than yourself, who would you want to prep ypur horse for the K Derby? Where would you prefere him to prep? Money not being any consideration.

A lot of it would depend on who the owner is. So much of what is done on the Triple Crown trail is under the microscope and some owners actually listen to some of the free advice that is given to them.
If I was the owner and could do what I wanted (assuming I could not sell the horse which I almost assuredly would do if I owned him) I may use the Fair Grounds route with a final prep in one of the logical spots (Wood, BG, AK, SA Derby). But a lot depends on what the horse did as a 2 yo. and when and where he last raced. If I could not train him myself I'm not sure who I would send him to. It would not be a trainer that has 4 other derby horses though. I would prefer that my horse get plan A and not have to play second fiddle to another horse.