How the Pacific Classic is shaping up.....

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Originally Posted by irishtrekker

I have this really depressing vision of all the non-KY Derby winners blowing past those two... Who knows, maybe with Sinister Minister in the mix, the pace scenario will fold and Giacomo will have another big run...but you know I'm pulling for a certain Cali horse.

I'm pulling for that same Cali horse too. I want him to win, but I may just see if there is a good price on a few of the other horses and try to beat him or just play exotic bets. He won't be worth betting at that price, and I think that he is vulnerable in this spot. He may be tired and not 100%. We will see. I do, however, think that he is a better horse this year than he was last year. The Hollywood Gold Cup showed just how much heart and determination the boy has.

[irishtrekker]

Agreed. I worry a little about the way Ace Blue nearly caught him at the end, but then again he did almost land on his nose leaving the gate, and he didn't have his ideal trip. Still, I agree that he gutted through that race impressively. Here's hoping...