Derby Race Shape

[bisket]

Originally Posted by JustRalph

What if Dornach’s trainer is gas lighting?

No way I would actually give that away…..unless he really believes he can run them off their feet…….interesting question……its happen before

he's in the 1 hole I don't think they have a choice

[PalaceOfFortLarned]

Originally Posted by bisket

How about Strongholds great grandmom....

https://youtu.be/pTUAh4bQYKE?si=0LF-pGjyU_Wf_osS

Much better version

YouTube

[zico20]

Originally Posted by JustRalph

What if Dornach’s trainer is gas lighting?

No way I would actually give that away…..unless he really believes he can run them off their feet…….interesting question……it’s happen before

It should be obvious that the only chance Dornoch has is wire to wire. He won't rate and be anywhere.

[bisket]

Originally Posted by PalaceOfFortLarned

Much better version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZKZ...arkRavenholm99

lol my sons would agree. They never miss a Comic-Con lol

[Vinnie]

At least early on and for the very small sample size of races Dornoch has shown that he doesn't particularly revel in taking dirt either. He seems to get a bit annoyed when that happens. He is winging it for the front because it may be the only chance that he has to be a factor.

[bisket]

Originally Posted by Vinnie

At least early on and for the very small sample size of races Dornoch has shown that he doesn't particularly revel in taking dirt either. He seems to get a bit annoyed when that happens. He is winging it for the front because it may be the only chance that he has to be a factor.

Most of the field is a small sample. I think we’re all dealing with it. My dad would say, “sometimes you just gotta go with what ya got…”

[Aerocraft67]

I do like Encino among the 20-1 tier, but I think I like Just Steel a little more. Stronghold is worth a look, but I can do without the rest.

The Lexington came up speed-biased in TFUS. Encino won that wire to wire. He put up an otherwise respectable fig, but he was "giving everything he's got."

He didn't need the lead to win the John Battaglia Memorial. He had an uneventful trip, other than steering around favored Epic Ride in the stretch, after following his move out of the far turn. Not like he endured a bunch of hard knocks to prep him for the Derby.

Seems somewhat evenly capable early and late, maybe a handy sort. Plenty of upside in his fifth race. I figure maybe he outruns his odds, usable, but not a key for me.