DERBY/OAKS DAWN PATROL: (5/1) Valeski out, Optimizer in..

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Neither was Thunder Gulch's Blue Grass..

I suppose. And I suppose you could fine quite a few Derby winners that had a lackluster, or worrisome final prep.

Secretariat for instance.

However, these horses had established form and had run in top races, distinguishing themselves quite well.

Can't really say that for El Padrino.