Tanma Corporation appears to be very new to thoroughbred racing and so naturally would defer to Baffert. They have had mostly jumping horses and a few good ones at that including a champion.

It appears Baffert wants Bayern in at all costs. With Chitu and MH out -- so much the better as for getting him in. Owners have the final call but hard to go against an experienced trainer especially if the owners are new to the game. Local clocker said Bayern was only cranked 90% for the Blue Grass. Baffert's best chance -- at least it appears he thinks so.

Interesting at least. Let's see if the strategy works. Still has a way to go...