A P Valentine, shown working out at Churchill Downs Wednesday, is one longshot with chance to upset favored Point Given tomorrow. In a word, it's a blockbuster. Headed by a dazzling, genuine favorite in Point Given, challenged by a stablemate, Congaree, who might be a Triple Crown hope, stacked with four blazing speed horses and topped with half a dozen gut-busting closers, this Derby is as good as it gets.
Point Given, however, rattles the faith.
As if that were not enough, he has pulled into Churchill Downs after a brilliant spring and promptly worked better and quicker than any horse in the race. His only weakness is his likely price, less than 2-1. His stablemate Congaree is the talk of the town. Trainer Bob Baffert has almost shamelessly touted him as the equal of Point Given while other horsemen have eyed him with rising envy. I say, play them both over a select few longshots in the exactas.