Curlin to be m/l fav

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Originally Posted by Java Gold

I would have tossed Barbaro based on two preps if that was indeed what occurred prior to the derby. It did not. He still ran 3 preps in 06. If history is any indicator of past success in the Derby it is essential to have the 3 preps. Not to say it will not change in the coming years...but for now it is a proven theory of foundation building to win the Derby.

I posted earlier and I will repeat it...ask Bob Baffert what he felt Point Given was lacking after not winning the Derby? A third prep race! He did not have the foundation with only two preps. Hit the brick wall down the stretch did he not? Foundation Foundation Foundation...chant it with me now!!!

Went on after the Derby (3rd prep we will call it) and destroyed all competition. We should have easily witnessed a Triple crown winner but we did not. Do what you want come May 5th..but it will be an interesting thread when the race is complete to look back at figure who is right and who is wrong on historical trends of Derby winners.

Java OUT

If Barbaro ran on December 31st instead of January 1st would you have tossed him?