I bet Zandon. But Epicenter was closer to the pace than him, so I am not sure how Zandon's position cost him vis-a-vis Epicenter. Zandon ran a good race, but Epicenter ran a better one given his early position.
Sonny Leon gave an amazing ride, no question. But the horse was obviously dead fit no matter what--his raw time and BSF fit easily with modern KDs. Beyond that, he was obviously well-trained, with that push-button right turn when needed. So while his win was definitely a product of the insane pace, he was as well-prepared, and well-ridden, as probably any Derby horse could be. All power to him and his connections, no matter what happens next.
Last edited by tector : 05-08-2022 at 08:30 PM.
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