If you want to scrutinize trips over and over this site is darn good for the preps, bdhsheets referred us to it. I'd heard of it, but never linked to it.

http://www.kentuckyderby.com


When you watch the Santa Catalina note how St. Averil is 3-4 wide throughout. Preaching at the bar saves all the ground on the first turn is taken wide when he has to be and finishes with the best energy. He's a Silver Charm I believe.

Another race of keen interest to me was the Risen Star. When you watch it note how Nightlifeatbigblue runs along in relatively steady fractions is passed by Polish rifle and then repasses that one and runs on gamely with the top two to the wire. When the view goes post finish line and isolates on Grade Point, ask yourself: "Whose tail that is to the inside of Grade Point"?

lol

Per usual, trips make for winners many times in the Derby. Not a lot separates most Derby crops unless theres a true superstar.

CtC



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