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Originally Posted by Lemon Drop Husker
Theoretically, there is a lot of 'speed' in here with Magnum, Noble, Mendelssohn, Justify, Quip, Flameaway, and Promises. Horses with solid chances and betting interests.
Problem is, none of the 9F preps ran a sub 1:11 first 6 furlongs.
Since the complete meltdown in the 2013 Derby in the very 1st year of the points system, we've had much calmer waters on the front end.
Where is Sinister Minister or Bellamy Road when we need them?
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Look to the morning-line favorite.
They probably know anything below 1:10 will get fried at the top of the lane.
Ever since the points system, there has been a controlling pace but not blazing. I think the Palace Malice experiment was an aberration.
