This weekend, we will see major Derby contenders run in three major Derby prep races.
Blue Grass Stakes
Todd Pletcher should have a strong showing this weekend in two of the three major Derby prep races. Zulu should distribute its energy late in the Blue Grass while dictating the Blue Grass early pace fractions while Outwork is expected to expend its energy early in the Wood Memorial.
Wood Memorial Stakes at Aqueduct
Santa Anita Derby
Let's evaluate jockey Gary Stevens' remarks about the objective in the Santa Anita Derby.
Depending on the objectives, one does prep in a million dollar race...
