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Originally Posted by MaTH716

Even if Paynter was in the field?

Curtis Paynter hasn't done anything yet outside of exciting clockers with his workouts from pretty much before he started.

He's an N2X alw horse who couldn't win on a pokey pace in a weak Belmont ... but I guess he tossed a shoe, and has continued to train like the worlds greatest horse since.

Even with the hype, Hansen is a clear-cut post time favorite in the Haskell if he went there.

However, what incentive did he have to run in the Haskell? He's already a 2yo champion so adding another Grade 1 isn't going to matter. So, you go get the money.