I have mixed feelings on Hansen. I thought he ran a huge race in the Juvenile, but I'm not entirely convinced about him. Some speed horses that have been running on synthetic "freak" first time dirt but don't hold that form. His first race back this year was good, but I think one key to figuring out where this horse is now is how fast that race actually was. I don't trust the Beyer.
IMO the key is going to be whether the other riders simply concede the lead to him. If they do, it could be over regardless of whether he's as good as the Juvenile made him look or not. If they run enough to force him wide first turn and he has to be used a little early, IMO he can be "had".
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