Originally Posted by
mikemca
I like the 15-1 on Wicked Strong in the Wood.I think you can give him a pass on his 2 Florida races because of the configuration of the 1 1/16 mile races at GP.If you are a closer stuck in an outside post at that distance or just a closer in general you have very little chance to run your best.It's a short run to the first turn and then a short stretch using alternate finish line.
So the opposite can be said for Social Inclusion.A speed horse with the rail draw is one of the most advantageous spots you can be in.However there are a lot of sharp minds trying to pay a whole bunch of money to purchase him privately so maybe he is a freak.I just think you have to play against him here going from rookie ball to the big leagues in one jump.Plus with a terrible post for the first time with plenty of speed inside of him and going 1 1/8 .He is very scary though , his pace figs say he could still have more which would put him on Big Brown level relative to this 3 yr old crop.
As for the SA Derby I will be surprised if one of the favorites don't win and most likely finish 1-2.California Chrome,Hoppertunity, and Candy Boy.It feels like the outsiders are just taking a shot trying to grab some purse money.