4/5 (HAW): Illinois Derby (Gr. II)

[JJP]

If Dennis of Cork was pointed for this, wouldn't Albarado be in to ride him? Nothing against Leparoux but his extremely patient style probably will not serve him well this Saturday at Hawthorne. All I know is if you're a rider, you find a highly regarded 3YO colt and he takes precedence over the other mounts. Of course, Albarado may be thinking DoC's win was a product of a blazing pace that fell apart late.