Before I attempt to squeeze in a review of the last few days I was at Saratoga's backyard, I'm looking ahead to Kentucky Downs. An old favorite move of Rick Dutrow's popped up and just wanted to share.

Yesterday, Ocean Atlantique ran 4th at Ky Downs as the 2.17-1 favorite. The PP comment says "Chkd brk, in tight late." Watch the replay and head on for yourself. I saw a difficult break, and then bumped around. Then after nearing contention late, it looks like Frankie Dettori pulls the horse out of the "tight spot" from the pan view but the head on I don't see quite as much and it does not look quite as tight as the pan shot?? Curious others' thoughts.

Horse is entered on Thursday again at Ky Downs but on the AE list as the 14. 4-1 ML, Frankie Dettori listed, at 1.5 miles with an 80k tag like yesterday.

Horse is also entered on Saturday at Ky Downs. No ML up yet. Frankie Dettori listed, at 1 5/16 miles with an 80k tag like yesterday.

Dutrow and Dettori must REALLY want to get this one back in. On 1-7 days rest since returning to the training world, Dutrow is 6-1-2-1-1. Those five of the six to the hit the superfecta ran really well relative to their own abilities. Not sure if the TG's would agree but my guess is they would.

I have not even handicapped the rest of the horses in those 2 races he is entered in but saw this one and gave it a closer look individually. Worth a look as you look at Thurs and/or Saturday's cards to form an opinion. And probably worth a review of the tape, both pan and head on, if that may affect your opinion.

Good Luck!