I\'ve seen a few of the preps in person as well as the BC Juvenile and don\'t really recall any extraordinarily big/massive Will Take Charge-type 3yos but have seen a few smaller than expected horses.
Mo Tom is tall and very leggy but fills out his size well. I believe he\'s a May foal and therefore still growing but he\'s one of the best looking 3yos I\'ve seen on the Derby trail. Exaggerator is also a striking colt, very elegant and racy with an attractive head. I think people who haven\'t seen him yet will really take a shine to him in Louisville just because he\'s a handsome, athletic horse.
Nyquist isn\'t a real flashy or big horse but tips his condition it seems as he was a specimen in the paddock pre-BC with blooming dapples and a cool demeanor like his Daddy. Likewise looked the part when arriving at GP pre FL Derby. Eager to see his workout Fri.
Gun Runner is a handy sort, like many Candy Rides, and his athleticism is impressive although he\'s not a large horse. Steve has trained him so well this winter and spring and he\'ll be sharp for the Derby. Remains to be seen if he\'s talented enough to win but I like that he\'s more than content racing inside of horses and can give you a few moves.
On the smaller side, he\'s not Derby-bound anymore but fwiw I was quite underwhelmed by Zulu last Sat, especially considering the $$ he brought at auction. Saying he\'s 16 hands would seem generous.
Brody\'s Cause is also rather small but he\'s striking and very attractive. My Man Sam is a bit plain with medium build but that doesn\'t hurt his late kick. Azar surprised me at the Spiral with his larger stature as did Airoforce.
I don\'t know how much that will help you in handicapping but just my two cents. Mohaymen is supposed to ship in early next wk so curious to check him out since I\'ve never seen him in person before.
