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[RolloTomasi]

Not sure if what Baffert's trying to say is that The Factor is not pointing to the Classics, or that he won't be running in the Santa Anita Derby next out. Maybe he'll shoot for the Gotham?

Anyways, Baffert hasn't been too successful turning a good sprinter into a Derby horse in the past. Zensational and Thirty Slews both bombed miserably in their route attempts prior to the Derby.

If The Factor stays on the trail, he'll probably end up somewhere between Bob Black Jack and Fast Parade in terms of success.

Of course, the Housebuster route makes the most sense. Take advantage of the 110lb weight assignment in the Met Mile.