4/4-6 (KEE): Transylvanian/Ashland/Lafayette

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by favoritetrick

Impressively strong Ashland even without Eight Belles, though I can see why Porter avoided this race with her. Bsharpsonata is razor-sharp and may offer good value at anything close to her ML.

Anyone else wondering why Barrier Reef showed up here? Moved from Goldolphin's 2nd string to 1st string, shipped to Florida, then shows up on the turf in KY. I imagine Mott is either looking for a potential rained-off-the-turf earnings boost or else prepping strictly for the Preakness. Any thoughts Steve?

Porter didn't avoid the Ashland per se.. Larry Jones has to keep the two seperated, and Proud Spell is much further developed than Eight Belles.

The Barrier Reef move is laughable and hopeless and indicative of why Godolphin can't get it right. Here's a horse that looks ready for prime time on this half-baked Derby Trail season, and they put him in this spot. Even when they get a horse that really might be legit, they can't figure out what to do with him.

Don't know what Mott is thinking with Rile Tucker.. Will ask Haskin on ATR today. Was hoping to get Bill back on the show. Might try for 6:30.