I think yes it does makes sense and i think Crist is wrong. Its a 20 horse field and we all are searching for angles. I like the idea of tossing Ban, BR, HL,GG, NC,FA, and CS for being too unseasoned or 2 few preps. The conditions of the race hasn't changed. Most horses don't want to go this far this early and with a big field and fast pace it often falls apart when they all pile into the quarter pole. So you want a seasoned closer who can get the trip. It doesn't work every year but no angle does. BR might be the 2nd coming of Hindoo but to take 3/1 on him in the face of the history of this race doesnt maje sense to me. Another angle against him is the fact he hasn't had a hard race, arguably ever. you don't get ready for a race likr the derby wit2 strolls in the park, however impressive. asl Point Given and Talkin Man. You got to take a stand against him IMO.



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