Kennedy wrote:Word was that Battalion Runner was going to the SA Derby. Perhaps he still is with johhny V being named on two pletchers. With the post towards the outside as well I'm not sure there is a strong reason for him to stay in this field.
blamethewinner wrote:Kennedy wrote:Word was that Battalion Runner was going to the SA Derby. Perhaps he still is with johhny V being named on two pletchers. With the post towards the outside as well I'm not sure there is a strong reason for him to stay in this field.
He's entered as insurance should Always Dreaming have any issues that keep him from running. He's going to either the Wood or Ark Derby.
I wouldn't get too excited about One Liner or Battalion Runner. Pletcher is passing WAY too many races with seemingly "healthy" horses.
BaroqueAgain1 wrote:We've actually had a nice March by recent standards but it's supposed to climb to 88 degrees on Saturday.
Caton Bredar said that it's going to be in the 90's at Gulfstream for the Florida Derby. I would be hesitant to use any horse shipping in who hadn't acclimated to the muggy Florida heat.
From Bloodhorse:
While 11 entered the 1 1/8-mile test, Florida's final prep for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), only 10 are expected to run. Always Dreaming and Battalion Runner both passed the entry box for trainer Todd Pletcher, who is only expected to start Always Dreaming.
Read more; http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ ... rida-derby
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