Beyer fig for the top 3?

[Mike]

I am afraid to say, that that makes Mine That Bird legit, as the Beyer par achieved prior to the Preakness is a 104 (oddly, 1 less than the Derby previous Beyer of 105

[Mike]

THE KENTUCKY DERBY HANDICAPPING BIBLE



REQUIREMENTS

Shall have won or been a close second (less than three lengths) in a mile and an eighth Graded stakes race

Received a Beyer speed figure of 105+ in a route race

Has not had longer than 4 weeks off

Has had three( or more) races at three

Raced as a 2 y.o.


SECONDARY CONSIDERATIONS

Has not been recently ill or having physical problems

[Mike]

After I Want revenge Scratched , you now see that historically the Derby was a cluster**** of horses, none of whom(save Dukirk) were qualfied to win. But, Dunkirk was rumored to be having physical problems, and the resultant hoof injury bears fruit

Only Quality Road and Dunkirk, if running in the Preak, alongside of Mine That Bird have the credentials

I Want Revenge is out till late summer; Quality Road will be ready for the Belmont at best

Past Preakness trifectas have often had 2 out of 3 of the Derby finishers, plus an extra

[Ronnie]

Originally Posted by Mike

I Want Revenge is out till late summer

Really? I thought IWR's ailment was still not clear.

[Riot]

The years 2008 --- 2009 are separated, the Derby is last fig

Mine That Bird: 46-70-78-77-76-74 --- 81-80 105

Musket Man: 81-78 --- 92-91-90-98 95

Papa Clem: 69-74-82 --- 94-91-101 95

Pioneerof The Nile: 73-79-73-86-86 --- 95-90-96 95