Theres a lot not to like.

Theres Mike Smith and his goofy petition signing.

Theres Michael Tabor and whoever the other part owner is, (By the way I understand Tabor won't even be at Churchill for the race, he'll be watching the 2000 Guineas is my understanding), guys that spend millions of dollars on unraced horses (This one cost 1.4 million and isn't particularly well bred at that) and all things being equal its enjoyable to see them burn money. Though they certainly have money to spare. essentially, its rooting for the underdog, even when the horses like Rion aren't favored. Theres plenty of little guys in this field to root for.

Then theres Patrick Biancone. He tested positive for substances in Hong Kong. I understand three times. So now he's here to take advantage of our lax substance monitering.

Rion has a favorable pace scenario because fate has left out the horses that would head him early. He does have some speed, though he can't negotiate a turn to save his life and I could see him causing some serious problems on the turn. Even if he breaks sharp, which isn't always the case, I don't think he'll negotiate the turn. Rion Hart is the kind of horse you really wouldn't mind just sitting in the gate and not even coming out.

He's an Empire Maker without all the hype and when you only bet one winner in the Derby you get your game face on for your adversaries.