Expensive son of Deputy Minister serves as the vehicle for one of the nation's best riders. Recent runner-up in the Federico Tesio at Pimlico, he may be more suited for the Preakness at that home track. Jerry Bailey wouldn't be at those odds on a three-legged mule. This son of Theatrical is royally bred for the turf. Oh yeah, he won the Turf Paradise Derby on dirt in Phoenix, but these horses are not those.
Rider is loyal, though.
Keeper for future endeavors on lawn. The other Todd Pletcher trainee comes into the race training well. This other son of 1995 Kentucky Derby winner Thunder Gulch has finished in the money in stakes this year while chasing many in this lineup. The rider is hot right now on the New York circuit which helps his chances. He seems to be a one-dimensional type and will have to go for the lead from his outside box.