Z Humor in the Fountain of Youth

Thought he was Rebel bound.


Good. Let the Denis of Dork wave keep rising to tsunami status.

[cakes44]

Mott is going the Dutrow route with this one I guess.

[blackthroatedwind]

I'm sure Zayat is making him run. Mott would never do something this foolish. I won't be surprised when he scratches.

Though, maybe Mott's good friend BBB can get the real scoop.

[SniperSB23]

It is especially baffling since the horse already has the earnings to get in the Derby field. If they wanted to do something stupid with him they could just take the Turf War route and send him to the Borderland Derby where no real Derby contenders will be and go straight to the Derby from there.

[blackthroatedwind]

It feels like Mr. Zayat wants to be represented in all big races. That will work well for him over time.

[asudevil]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I'm sure Zayat is making him run. Mott would never do something this foolish. I won't be surprised when he scratches.

Though, maybe Mott's good friend BBB can get the real scoop.

A week apart??

Remember James McIngvale (Mattress Mac) who used to have horses with Baffert (and a lot of other trainers)? He used to want to call the shots--I think he once ran During in a sprint because he saw him win it "in a dream." Usually it just isn't smart for owners to get too proactive.

[Scurlogue Champ]

He'll be fine.

8 days rest is plenty.

[lemoncrush]

He may be OK to run physically, but on paper this is easily the deepest and toughest field for a derby prep so far. Not sure why he would be so adament in running against this 12-horse field.

Originally Posted by Scurlogue Champ

He'll be fine.

8 days rest is plenty.

They'd have a stroke if they kept up with Australian racing.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Scurlogue Champ

He'll be fine.

8 days rest is plenty.

I agree with this for horses coming of good efforts. Normally, the sooner they run back, the better. I don't see it off of that performance.