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So the question begs, will there be a 3 month investigation that will lead to the ultimate firing of the chief steward in California...like there was in Kentucky.  I had Questing featured prominently in my superfectas believing her to be lone speed. Many others did, too.  Lots of money down the tubes on something that could have been prevented.

I, too, like Fed Biz in the Dirt Mile. I felt like these types of races were in his future when he blitzed the same distance back earlier in the year at Santa Anita.  I think the key with this horse winning the Mile will be his ability to rate off of what I believe will be a faster than par pace, what with Emcee, Tapizar, Shackleford in the early mix. What intrigues me most about this son of Giant\'s Causeway is the \'third off the lay\' angle.  He paired up his comeback effort last time in the Indy Derby and I think he\'s capable of exploding Saturday.

Any thoughts about In Lingerie in the F&M Turf? Her numbers, in my opinion, are surprisingly competitive with this group.  I\'m wondering, with the lack of early speed in this event, will the TAP camp decide to send her early from the poor post in hopes of getting a 1w1w trip and soft fractions.  I\'d think that she could wire this thing by going 47 and 1:11 with a two length lead turning for home. Her Kee poly efforts indicate that the switch to turf is well within her realm.

I find Gantry interesting in the Sprint. Last time, in Louisiana, he was trapped down along the rail chasing a slow pace set by the useful sprinter Delaunay before angling out and having nothing to offer to catch the aforementioned winner.  Perhaps he was still recovering from the monstrous effort at Calder earlier in the summer and the two months rest since that rest could be all the doctor ordered for this guy to fire his best shot once again. He has proven that he can race at any track successfully, with big efforts at Belmont, Churchill, Calder, and Fair Grounds.  I think he will be overlooked with his unknown connections (Faucheux) and may get sent off at 12-1 or so. I think his chances of winning or even hitting the board are much greater.

Congratulations, Mr. Covello. You are a credit to this sport and I very much enjoy hearing your take. As the Breeders Cup approaches, I hope you will not be a stranger to this board. Your opinion is highly appreciated by ME.

Numbers and pedigree aside, I like this horse a lot just based on what Chad Brown is telling us.  He\'s not the type to stick his foot in his mouth.  I say he\'s a must use on that premise alone.

Honestly, is any American horse bred to get 12 furlongs anymore?  No sons of Galileo, Montjeu, or High Chaparral in here.  Its probably foolish to debate whether who has the most stamina amongst sons of Flower Alley, Even The Score, Dixie Union, and Awesome Again.

Let\'s be honest, after the Eight Belles debacle in 2008, Larry Jones would have been crucified by PETA if he enters this horse in the Derby and he is less than 100% and God forbid, something happens to the horse.

Does anybody here have any sentiment toward El Padrino, especially in light of the pedestrian workout today in south Florida?  David Grening of the drf believes the horse hasn\'t looked right since his Risen Star Stakes triumph and today\'s :53 and change performance did nothing to change his mind.

I was excited when El Padrino\'s sheet first came out last week.  He is obviously fast enough to be a contender in this race with the number in the last 3 spots and in reality, he doesn\'t have to improve all that much to win this thing, especially with a ground saving trip.

He is eerily similar to two other noted Pletcher board bombs with Invisible Ink in 2000 and Bluegrass Cat in 2006.  Both horses rebounded in the Derby at monster mutuels off subpar performances in the Bluegrass Stakes, while proving in prior starts that they were fast enough to figure in the end.  I think El Padrino fits that mold and I was planning on keying the horse 1-2-3 in my trifecta wagers.

I was curious as to you guys\' thoughts on this one and how you plan to use/not use this one in your exotic wagers.  Is he a toss or should we T.I.T. (Trust in Todd?)