Kentucky Derby pace

[cnollfan]

This is how I see the early running order in the Derby:

Join in the Dance
Regal Ransom
I Want Revenge
Friesan Fire
Papa Clem
Desert Party
Musket Man
Dunkirk
Atomic Rain
General Quarters
Flying Private
Mine That Bird
West Side Bernie
Nowhere to Hide
Pioneerof the Nile
Advice
Summer Bird
Hold Me Back
Chocolate Candy
Mr Hot Stuff

[big frank]

This is how I see the early running order in the Derby:

Join in the Dance
Regal Ransom
I Want Revenge
Friesan Fire
Papa Clem
Desert Party
Musket Man
Dunkirk
Atomic Rain
General Quarters
Flying Private
Mine That Bird
West Side Bernie
Nowhere to Hide
Pioneerof the Nile
Advice
Summer Bird
Hold Me Back
Chocolate Candy
Mr Hot Stuff Atomic Rain will be on or right near the lead

[WinterTriangle]

Atomic Rain will be on or right near the lead

Big Frank is right.

[cnollfan]

Thanks for the comments.

[kenwoodallpromos]

I wish MM was not in the #2 hole!

[cnollfan]

For being buried with the # 2 post, it might turn out OK for Musket Man anyway. The # 3, 4 and 5 horses have no early speed whatsoever. This could give Musket Man a chance to establish some position before the carnage begins.