I have to admit with Cairo Prince gone I am really heavily looking at Candy Boy. I wonder if they are saying that he ran 5's for the Cash call futurity and for the Robert Lewis? Does anyone know. I guess I can always wait until I buy the derby package. There are a couple of really good things about this horse:

1. After his December 2 yr old win. He had 8 weeks off and then won the Lewis rather handily. He was then given another 8 weeks off before the Santa Anita in a race where he was wide all the way and may have a figure better or close to Hoppertunity who was much more prepared for a good effort. With this type of prep u would have to assume he is well rested and far more primed for the derby than his previoous two races.

2. he is a big striking looking horse whose size and breeding and recent races would indicate he should relish the added distance. I also dont think any bumping will effect him much.

3. Sadler is solid. Love stevens too.

Also I want to add one other thing about Wicked strong. I agree he is a top contender but I worry that he is likely to bounce. Of all of the preps run over the past month i dont think any horse gave as much or was as all out as WS. His weaving in the stretch would indicate the race took alot out of him and he may be hard pressed to repeat that effort. By eye test only He may be the horse most likely to bounce.