I liked him some going into the derby, at least before it was guaranteed to come up wet. All things considered he had a pretty good trip on the inside and just didn’t run at all. Not sure how much of the X was surface related compared to three straight big efforts leading in? He hasn’t lit it up in the mornings since either which, in my opinion, has more to do with the noncommittal-committal than any “rocks.”

He should get the distance & projects to be forwardlly placed. If he’s rounded himself back ginto form there’s a bunch to like. But the lack of conviction from the trainer makes me a bit nervous.