Deepest Derby field in recent memory

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by Rudeboyelvis

I think his point may be that the Cali shippers are going to be overbet based on their West Coast form vs. how IS got here, which, granted, the LA route has been the thinnest of them to date.

I like horses that aren't overtaxed in their last prep (the Upstart love is great - keep it up) and saw how easily IS managed the LA Derby field first hand. Will be very interested in how Far Right responds over fast dirt tomorrow, and hesitant to dismiss anyone based on "being way too slow" in preps where they weren't really stretched.

IS wasn't really stretched in the LA Derby? I didn't see it that way.

My point wasn't that people should bet on International Star. My point was that in this Derby people probably won't bet on a horse like him because there appears to be a considerable number of very talented colts in the race. That hasn't always been the case in past years.

[richard burch]

Either Dortmund or American Pharaoh is winning this race....everyone else is running for minor rewards.