Z Humor in the Fountain of Youth

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Originally Posted by monipenny

If I imply that it was Mott's decision then that IS probably wrong, but why not run back in this race if the intentions are not to run back in the Tampa Derby? I believe the plans were scraped when Z Humor didn't run well at TBD, and Zayat said screw it and altered plans. This certainly does not have to be the case but I would bet that he's in the starting gate on Sunday for the Fountain of Youth. Cornelio has a good starting position with post #5, and his speed plays nicely for these 1 1/8 races at GP. I certainly don't know if he's the goods, but im willing to take the price for what he will be on Sunday.

Why not? Because bringing back a horse that tires badly on the lead in one week unplanned is just begging for an injury not to mention another poor performance. The horse has the earnings to get in the Derby if that is the goal. There are countless other spots they could send him besides the Tampa Bay Derby. There is absolutely no way that Mott wants to run him here.