And the competition can't deny that Baffert's chances look good. Thunder Blitz' trainer, Joe Orseno, thinks Baffert's hard work will pay off. He's obviously tried two different approaches with these horses, and he's got them both in the Derby, and he's got two legit chances. This year isn't the first time Baffert has had two top contenders in the Derby. 1998's favorite, Indian Charlie, was upset by another one of his horses, Real Quiet.
Barnes can only speculate.
A lot of times things don't work out in your favor, and you don't win. But I think we have two very good chances this year to be right there at the end of the race. As to who will cross the finish line first on Saturday, Barnes says he wouldn't even want to guess. All rights reserved.