Baffert loaded with Derby Day starters

[moses]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

That rating system, IMO, is a disgrace, and often misleading, as you are clearly pointing out here. Here's what I wrote for the day in Track Trends..."While the rail was good, though no discernable advantage, and speed did well in some races, overall the track played fairly with a mix of successful running styles."

They may claim that it's more about the flow of that specific race. However, that's completely untrue about that race. I would ignore that rating.

Thanks Andy. Glad to get some confirmation of my thoughts on that.

[richard burch]

Rodriguez is a horse you cant leave off the underside of a ticket but probably won't win.