Irad got started too late and the 4 didnt switch leads until 80 yards to go and kicked another gear. Too much to do and Johnny V beat him to the punch. Backed him up but seriously needed this one.

Paddock talk. 7 looked like any other horse. Maybe even light so if he caught a wet track maybe he glided. McPeek group thought they might need one. Think he can win the Derby. But so does everyone else.

Ran into Allison and Shug and wished good luck. First time had seen all meet and at one point Allison nicknamed me "lucky" because when we greet they win. After their winners circle hoopla I stopped back bye and said where is my commission. All I got was High Five.

Place was jammed today. The crowd was HOT. Racing is ALIVE....