Neither Optimizer nor Secret Circle will hit the board in the Arkansas or Ky. Derbies. They both crawled home. Baffert will send Bodemeister knowing SC has no chance.
Thunder Moccasin is NOT entered in the Swale , anybody know why ?
I was thinking Ferdinand
http://www.drf.com/news/elite-alex-bypass-rebel-and-run-louisiana-derby
Sweet 16: Uncle Mo - Rogue Romance - Jaycito - Soldat ; Dialed IN - Elite Alex - Swat Away - JP'S Gusto ; MM Man - Comma - TH&S - Cal Nation ; Premier Pegasus - SW. Ducky - Stay Thirsty - Santiva. ELITE EIGHT : MO - Soldat - Elite Alex - Sway Away - MMM - TH&S - P. Pegasus - Stay Thirsty ; FINAL FOUR : Soldat - Sway Away -TH&S - Premier Pegasus , Champion : Sway Away over Premier Pegasus.
Injured - off Derby trail
Dominguez was hand riding , looking back , just saving more for the next run. This was the first prep of the year with no reason to burn up the track .
I think that Lookin at Lucky should not be over-looked and is must use in any exotics in the Classic and P-3s and P-4s.
Mendip look much the best - Godolphin owned - Vale may go European route. Look for Mendip coming to America.
I believe Music Note and Ventura are retired. Informed Decision is a sprinter, Careless Jewel isn't ready JWD was just beat at GP, St. Trinians is in Big Cap and Sarah Louise is coming later and Life Is Sweet is off to Dubai.