Years ago riders were thought to be a little tentative riding in the Derby? The trend more recently has been a fast pace? If Fierceness is going to get beat it’s because he’s not going to get :24 and :47.5 early like the Florida Derby. And the early action isn’t necessarily from “rabbits” but folks who think they can actually win getting out early. If he draws way outside and has to really gun it from out there into a faster pace that could be rough. Johnny V is good, he’s not a magician.

I like Encino a little, looking for more prices.

HP