A horse that can't "get the distance" won't get it on any dirt surface. Many speed types at Santa or Gulf spit the bit late when distance challenged.The quirky CD surface is a question for all to answer, CD not nearly as speed biased as SA and Gulf, generally speaking and the derby pace has crushed more than a few of brilliant early speed.

CC has moved well over several different surfaces, he is long gaited and fluid, his main weapons.Dont know what speed/perf figs people use but CC is substantially consistently faster than all save an isolated fig here or there for a few.CC's pedigree is now irrelevant given the authority he has finished with in his recent races.His resiliency and physicality must be answered Derby day and shipping out of Cali on a plane not to be dismissed.CC was physically brilliant two back,good last Sat.

Solid favorite going in if he avoids any issues in the next 4 weeks.