I agree. Taking a stand against Cupid is probably guaranteeing that he runs away with this. You cannot argue with what Baffert has accomplished in this race but that will also guarantee that Cupid will get bet down and he is one of the slower in the field. He has to make a big jump up and I cannot take short odds if that needs to happen. Saying that, I am not writing him off for the derby. If he moves up a couple of points here(not a big move) and a couple in the Arkansas Derby, I would love his pattern.
I think that this has been one of the best prep races on the trail this year. Big field with several that you can make a case for.
I think that the fav's have warts. Some are slow on figure, some drew outside, some coming back on short rest off a big top, or already big development from 2yo top. Out of that group(Asmussen entry, Cupid, Whitmore, Suddenbreakingnews) I think that I like Whitmore the most. Hate the post but he was pretty fast as a 2yo, paired it, and then went forward.
Lastly, what do individuals think of Ralis. Not crazy with how he ran at two and just starting now at three makes me wonder about the fitness coming into this. However, trainer/jockey combo gets my attention.
