While I don't think Smooth Air sucked up and his performance was OK even considering that he was one of the ones who benefited from the draw...
He clearly doesn't have a prayer in the Ky Derby...even this years Ky Derby!
However, he's earned his way in...and I don't have any problems with him running. He's won races wire-to-wire at 5.5 furlongs, and can at least stay on at distances up to 9 furlongs when taken off the pace.
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