This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Horse racing could be in line for another Triple Crown bid and this time the likely candidate is an undefeated horse from a barn other than Bob Baffert’s.
That’s the case, in part, because Baffert’s top two candidates – Life Is Good and Concert Tour – were derailed by injury and a dull effort in a final prep, respectively. “He’s a solid, solid horse, hasn’t missed a beat,” trainer Brad Cox said. “He’s a very classy horse. He knows when to turn it on and off.”
“With his tactical speed, he hopefully would get a good trip and sit pretty close, and if he fires his best shot, I think that’s good enough,” said Larry Collmus, who announces the Derby for NBC.Cox is making his Derby debut at 41, trying to become the first Louisville-born trainer to win the race. He grew up blocks away from the Churchill Downs stable gate.
“He is quite versatile and obviously athletic, and with a very good mind,” said Jimmy Bell, who runs Godolphin’s U.S. operations. “When you put all those together, it can occasionally give you these kind of results.”