Baffert jockeys' strategy in the Arkansas Derby.

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Originally Posted by Mike

Secret Circle does not need the win, or the earnings. His jockey could hold him back a bit in the lane, allowing Bodemeister to secure the win or place(that place money at least puts him on the bubble, that's more than the S.A. Derby's purse would).

Baffert instructs the jocks, despite the horses' separate owners, to plan accordingly, does he not?

Yes, I find it highly plausible that Baffert will tell Secret Circle owner Mike Pegram that we're going to enter a $1,000,000 Grade 1 race, but try to let another horse win, if necessary.