TGJB,

I said yesterday that I didn't believe Declan would be 100% today. That was before Ellis said anything.

I believed he wouldn't be 100% because it would be borderline retarded to train that way when the horse is clearly on the Derby trail. I'm not an expert on Ellis's methods, but he does seem reasonably competent to me.

I have no opinion on how much he might develop from here. I haven't been much of a fan of this horse because I am suspect of his ability to get 10F. I am looking to play against him some point. I just don't know when yet. I did consider it today though.