Odysseus pre-Derby start at KEE or OP

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Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I just watched the Tampa Bay Derby again....

Uptowncharlybrown had a very easy trip and wasn't good enough. Every horse that finished ahead of him had a significantly tougher trip.

His trip was easy but I have no idea why they put blinkers on. He was a nice closer suddenly sitting in a part of the race he's not used to. I agree, and think that he probably is better suited to some of the minor stakes at Calder this summer than the TC.

Odysseus will need to move up but he's now had the "tough race" that I llike to see a horse have before he gets to the Derby. He'll need to be sharp to take on Eskendereya.