Todd Pletcher

[Downthestretch55]

Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

I fear neither of these two trainers really understands the conditioning that a Derby horse needs. Not the speed training - that's what gets horses the first 9f - but the conditioning that takes it another furlong while still running strongly enough to compete.

Ped Anne,
You nailed it!
This race is like no other. No short cuts, no faking.
My guess is that Todd learned something from a pro today.