Interesting race yesterday at Fairgrounds.
The time looks OK relative to the filly race, if Kathmanblu ran about her 4 or so. Also looks OK against the older horses at the same distance.
My first reaction is that Mucho Macho Man is live at 35-1 or so in the derby futures pool, especially when you factor the 3w/2w trip he got. With the 0 last year, he was already fast enough to compete. He may have gotten back close to that figure.
However, upon second review, Santiva ran a helluva race. Santiva spotted Mucho Macho Man 6 pounds and was a path wider on each turn. Currently 48-1 or so in the DErby futures. The probem is with a 2 year old top of 7, this looks like a huge new top. But at almost 50-1, might be worth a flyer.
Stay Thirsty at 45-1 catches the eye for \"value\" as well. A two year old top of 2 and by Bernardini out of a Storm Bird, it would seem the distance wouldn\'t be a problem.
Looking to take a couple stabs against good old Uncle Mo. Can\'t aruge with any of his 3 races last year, but not loving Indian Charlie on top for the Classics.
