Have to agree with what TGJB said. More times than not the horse with two Derby Preps is "shorted". He's missed time and is rushing.

Personally, its nice to see 3 or 4 3YO starts. You have to like multiple starts against quality competition. Sure, the figure is going to be the prime consideration, but factoring a requisite number of good efforts vs. good horses is something to keep in mind. If they can get three or four starts in them, they are proving a couple of things. Its nice to have those things on your side.


Holy Bull
Lousiana Derby
Wood

Count Fleet
Southwest
Rebel
Arkansas Derby

Fair Grounds 100K
Fair Grounds 150K
Spt. Allowance
Illinois Derby

If you believe you have a Triple Crown winner and want to go easy on him with 2 starts so that by the Belmont he's only running his 5th race of the year, thats one angle. The problem is you got to be ready for the 1st leg.



NoCarolinaTony Wrote:
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> Uncle Buck
>
> From what I am hearing on this board today you
> might be at a disadvantage going into the derby
> with this horse. It's had more than two preps
> before the Derby. Being in condition is no longer
> valued by the wagering commuinity in the modern
> drug era of racing.
>
> Good luck.
>
> NC Tony






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