4/11 (OP): Arkansas Derby; Northern Spur; Instant Racing

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by DaTruth

All you need to know about the Arkansas Derby is that Summer Bird was closing on the top two at the end.

Old Fashioned's only chance in the Derby is to head to the front and hope that it is one of those War Emblem type of years when the jockeys on the frontburners are all thinking the other guy will set the pace.

old fashioned wasn't exactly pressed early today. he ran too fast too soon, and didn't have quite enough at the end. based on todays race, i wouldn't use him or papa clem in ky. papa clem had a perfect run, and barely beat the pacesetter.

as for summer bird-a late run in one race doesn't necessarily indicate he'll be there with just a bit more stretch to run. he could always come up just short.