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[Danzig]

an excerpt from an article (link below) by james scully, from 4/24. i saw the article linked on equidaily, and found it interesting.

TALE OF EKATI -- 100, 92, 94

Strengths: An excellent winner of the seven-furlong Futurity (G2) at two, Tale of Ekati (Tale of the Cat) was a very well-regarded colt entering 2008 but didn't run a step in the Louisiana Derby after breaking poorly in his first start back. He earned a measure of redemption in the Wood Memorial, gamely wearing down War Pass to win by a half-length, and Tale of Ekati received a commendable 100 Speed rating despite being softened up by the fast pace. He's eligible to improve off that tightener, and his female breeding suggests that he will relish a classic distance. The bay colt's stalk-and-pounce style could also prove effective.

Weaknesses: Tagg drilled the slow-starting colt twice from the gate following the Louisiana Derby, and Tale of Ekati will risk being compromised in traffic if he misses the break on Derby Day. While his female family is strong, sire Tale of the Cat doesn't inspire much confidence at 10 furlongs. Tale of Ekati has raced only twice this year, and one can legitimately question whether he's good enough at this point in his career to win the Derby.


http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/edito...e.cgi?id=11296