Can someone explain the Colonel John silliness to me?

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Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Not saying it wasn't a mistake. I think Court Vision might quite possibly be the slowest Derby horse of all time but when we are talking the 2nd or 3rd choice in the Derby I do think it needs to be factored in. I'm just seeing underwhelming evidence as to why I should play this horse and tons of reason to play against him.

I understand playing against him on top at 9/2 or so, and he's certainly not my value pick, but I can't really see him running out of the money.