On the topic of lightly raced w/2 preps and worthy efforts vs foundation and experience, I 2nd mjellish.
Unless... your horse is trained by Aidan O'Brien. Check out some of the footage over at Racingpost.com. Racecourse gallops are more competitive than most horses will ever see.
Which brings me to...The UAE Derby. I'm interested in seeing what maestro does with that pedigree. Besides that angle, it is a really compelling race in terms of the Ky Drby for other reasons. If things fall right, it is possible 4 European er non US horses could be in the starting gate.
Ahhh, good luck all and I'll be supporting the TG/NYRA alliance all day Saturday! But not Sunday...no wagering in NY on Easter Sunday, and I think that is cool.