Jim,

Until I see all the latest figures and who actually enters the race and the post draw, I cannot form a strong opinion on the Derby. However, I do have a few questions regarding your comments.

If you like RFP, why not Perfect Drift?

If you like Blue Burner, why not Saarland?

In both cases, you have similar horses, with similar lines coming out of the same race and in each case the horse on your list was passed in the stretch by the horse I mentioned (and I guess Sarland might have even been holding his breath...). Additionally, the horses that that I mentioned also have better "Derby Breeding" IMHO.

I was thinking it might be the odds but since you have Buddah and Harlan's Holiday on your list, I figure there must be other reasons.

I agree that Essence of Dubai is interesting but would like to know how much he has improved in his 3yo races.

I am inclined to play against both Buddah and Harlan's Holiday given the likely odds and the fact that both probably peaked
in Florida although I would not be shocked to see either run well in the Derby. I know that was the case with Monarchos and Invisible Ink last year but I still don't like that line going into the Derby. Of course, that opinion cost me some money last year...

Chris