eddington loafs too much on the race track. if they took the derby trial route, there is too great a chance the horse would run second or third, and still not get in. they would have to crank him up to be assured of a decent run going 1m, and that is just too risky seven days before the derby. RHT seems to do things a bit easier, and has the extra week rest. i would be more willing to try it with that horse (still would not do it).... i think the rules need to be changed, but i guess the bottom line is that the rules are as they are, and henning just didn't get the job done. really a shame, with so much speed signed up, the 10f is looking right up his alley.