I will be betting Santa Anita today but not the first race as protest for it not being down the hill on the Turf. Yes the NO WHIP policy is silly. But should there be a quota? Per day? Per race? Mike Smith once hit Thirtysixred 40 times in the stretch of the Wood. He won his backers cashed. So maybe 41 is the limit?

$8,000 Claimers? So what!! A $16,000 Clainer is your Derby Favorite. A $25,000 Claimer is the fastest sprinter in the world. And a $30,000 claimed is a Wood Co-favorite. Servis will take money today in every race. Not mine however. Pletcher is now the white hat U derdog Trainer.