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Originally Posted by Vinnie
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Thankfully no longer what could have been a walkover with the absence of McKinzie. I have been less impressed with Justify as others but should the horse do one of two things I look for in the Santa Anita Derby then I'll be impressed. First, win or lose, does the horse run 6-9F in less than 38 seconds. Second, is the final time less than 1:48. That second point may be less reliable this year as the track seems to be running slower. In recent decades, Santa Anita to Kentucky Derby winners tended to hit or break that 148.00 barrier, most recently Chrome @147.52 and I'll Have Another @147.88. This in contrast to Dortmund @148.73 and Goldencents 148.78. Tote bomber Giacomo in 2005 did hit on point 1 coming home in approximately 37.6 but missed my final clock angle.
