Ajkreider,

Pardon the brevity of that statement. It wasn't meant to challenge you. I remember reading something along the lines where Pletcher was trying to keep his
colts apart as long as possible. With ITSA being put up he probably gained enough points and solidified his derby position. Re Upstart: from reading it seems they are going to the Wood. I haven't discounted him yet. There was some bumping,but he did gut it out the last 110 yards better than the rest.The Wood will be the tell-tale. As of right now I'm leaning to FFO as i think we've not seen his best.

Good luck,
Flighted iron