[trotman]

atkinsrr I have played 4 Derby's in all my years and each one won. Northern Dancer, Secretariat, Charismatic and Big Brown. Each and every one showed me something along the way but it wasn't until just before post time did I feel it in my gut. Many oversell themselves on various things which IMO clouds their thinking, and I think at the top of that oversold list is making more of the preps than really is warranted, and on top of that being bombarded by reports from DRF staff and every other so called expert because they have an opinion. Trust your gut, win or lose and feel good one way or the other. You will lose more than you win but your gut will go for value where your head is still in the clouds. Enjoy this year and good luck.