It's the luck of the draw. He has all the ability in the world, but would need the energy of 100 gospel choirs to get him home first in the Derby. Nevertheless, he could be a hunch play for Duke fans. The NCAA champion's former star, Bobby Hurley, owns him. This is his little brother.
All signs point to that possibility.
He's got the need the need for speed. Spend a Buck was the last horse to win the Derby in such fashion. That was 17 years ago putting Balto Star in the unfortunate position of trying to fill his shoes. Perhaps the brightest praise for the 'Star comes from rival trainer Bob Baffert. Baffert has publicly stated that he's a main Derby threat.