Truer words have never been typed. I’ve heard all over Steve Byk’s show Monday how head and shoulders ESKENDEREYA is, espeicially from Andy Beyer’s long lost brother Serling. Frankly, if he wants to go at it SIDNEY’S CANDY owns more brilliant speed than ESKENDEREYA and the tale will be told between those two early on in the Derby with RULE, CONVEYANCE, et al, adding to the heat. LOOKIN AT LUCKY will get a strung out field to chase, just worried that the SA Derby didn’t get him fit enough. One thing is certain, he’s tough enough and always finishes his races strong. I’m still studying ODYSSEUS’ preps…not sure he’s the one especially considering his relatively bare juvenile foundation and how SCHOOLYARD DREAMS had a nightmare Wood result. Toss in the Polytrack question and he’ll be a short price I’d avoid next Sat., not sure he’ll hit the board and could miss the Derby altogether.

INTERACTIF is the one to look for in the Blue Grass…close 2nd to SIDNEY in the San Felipe and can be placed anywhere and kick home strongly.