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Denis of Cork rec'd a 96 BSF for yesterday's Southwest effort..

Those that are wanting to embrace David Carroll's exciting colt should not be concerned about the 'finishing kick/closing times' as Oaklawn is a bizarre oval when it comes to this analysis. Remember back to the Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones seasons because the final quarters have frequently seemed slow in this series. Randy Moss discovered years ago that the stretch at Hot Springs runs slightly uphill, and then there's the matter of the short stretch.

The ease with which Denis of Cork won this race is was what was impressive. It was very similar to his debut win. Albarado, who is also committed to stablemate Blackberry Road, suits this horse very nicely. Those that want to think the race 'set up' for Denis of Cork should appreciate that it set up for the rest of the off pace types and they didn't come close. Denis was able to maintain a semblance of contact with the 4 winging ahead of him in the first half of the race, and then had the where with all to run them down.

There are few candidates out there on the Derby Trail as appealing as this colt. The connections are exceedingly embraceable with David Carroll, Easy Goer's gallop boy, at the head of the team. The owner's, M/M Warren of St. Liam fame, are as gracious as any in the game. Very pleased to see him continue forward...