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Zandon appears to be the real deal and Chad Brown has his horses ready for a peak effort on the third run. Prat is one of the hottest riders in the country. I suspect he will have the horse a little closer to the front at CD and attempt make a big passing move we're desperate to see after years of merry go rounds.
Taiba ran impressively but I can't double first that kind of horse in the Derby. I might small fist and hope he's the next Justify with Mike Smith.
I felt White Abarrio's run in the FL Derby was underwhelming. Hard to dismiss a FL Derby winner but I cannot get over the slow late fractions. Feels like the type that will pass some tired rivals and finish 8th.
I get the feeling Epicenter has peaked, but his last two suggests the horse has the stamina to be in the picture late. Reminds me of a better version of Hot Rod Charlie. Horse is already helped by a couple early pace defectors. I won't leave him out of my trifecta, especially with JR aboard, and could use in at least minor fashion on top if he gets a favorable draw.
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