Let us first acknowledge the fact that from strictly a historical standpoint, this year Belmont Stakes (G1) is closer to a one-turn Wood Memorial Presented by NYRA Bets (G2) with a three-hour NBC telecast than it is to the Belmont Stakes....
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The field of runners embarking on the 2018 Kentucky Derby trail, have gathered, like the massive throng on the Verrazano Bridge before the start of the New York Marathon, and they are now five days into their annual assault on Churchill Downs that will involve four months of blissful torture for owners and trainers who envision the blanket of roses draped over their horse's withers on the First Saturday in May, but are fearful of the many pitfalls that stand in their path. This is the time when every early morning phone call brings a feeling of dread....
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There have been many, myself included, who were shocked by the Graded Stakes committee's decision to downgrade two of the most historic Kentucky Derby preps, the Wood Memorial and Blue Grass Stakes, from grade I to grade II....
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This was a time of filled grandstands and of sound and healthy horses, most of whom were coming off much-needed vacations of their own....
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Just as a reminder to those who have now dismissed Verrazano as a potential Kentucky Derby winner, take note of past Derbys....
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David Nunn and Formal Gold rekindle memories....
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Holy Candy has that intriguing unknown factor, and it has to be noted that he's already won at Santa Anita....
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No one can claim the Alpha Adventures have been boring, and he hasn't even gone anywhere....
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OK, so two weeks ago, someone tells you the April 9 Wood Memorial (gr. I), Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), and Illinois Derby (gr. III) are going to be won by Toby's Corner, Midnight Interlude, and Joe Vann, respectively, and that Arthur's Tale is going to finish second in the Wood. Which of the following would have been your reply: a) Huh? b) Who? c) What? d) All of the above....
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There's a lot more to Saturday's big three Kentucky Derby preps than who is going to win. Let's not forget the fact that they are indeed preps....
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