First Dude to Baffert

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Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

I dont get it with this horse. What was his excuse vs restricted company in the Sunshine Millions? He trys hard, I get that, but hes not that good. I think both of Bafferts recent older male allowance winners are better.

Intangible as it is, there's something to be said for "developing" a horse progressively through conditioned races. He simply wasn't allowed to do that once he got that first minor award in the Florida Derby.

The Sunshine Millions flop may be a sign that he's hopeless at this point, but certainly a drop down into his allowance conditions is his best shot at getting back on track.

Whether or not he likes to win, First Dude has beaten Game On Dude in both their meetings. Mythical Power is nothing to write home about either.