He has always worked brilliantly. I feel good about him. If he gets a good trip, he will run better than the ones last year. China Visit and Curule ran sixth and seventh, respectively, behind Fusaichi Pegasus last year. The trainer had been keeping up with Derby doings through the TVG workout show.
Point Given looks like the one to beat.
Also looking on this morning was Eoin Harty, Godolphin's U.S. trainer. Harty trained Street Cry last year when he brought 30 juveniles from Dubai to the U.S. Express Tour was purchased in late November. David Flores will ride Express Tour Saturday. He also stood in the gate this morning. Fifty Stars, winner of the Louisiana Derby who will have Donnie Meche in the saddle, will stay in the barn to walk Derby Day morning.