Too bad- i was looking forward to Cafe or maybe even Danon Pharoah run in the Derby. It certainly is possible he didn't like the dirt----

Ete Indien to miss Haskell

https://www.drf.com/news/ete-indien-has-setback-will-miss-haskell

The Haskell is selling another 500 admission tickets to the Restaurant in the picnic area which includes 4 hour open bar- that part is NOT a smart move!! I think everyone will be watching what happens with allowing all those fans in, how many COVID infections from it and if there ACTUALLY will be fans at the Derby?

https://www.drf.com/news/monmouth-releases-more-haskell-tickets

I keep wondering about Breeders’ Cup.  I do not see the Derby happening with a full house.

I think Keeneland will follow the science, I don’t think any of the tracks are allowing fans on aprons, must be in designated areas.

I think it’s Authentic in the Haskell?

Yes. What a heart breaker for NY Traffic.  Authentic may be in the Derby, but he isn't looking like a candidate for favorite with that head-bobbing win.

Agree.  Was hoping the son of Cross Traffic would get it.

Yep. I was too. I was so surprised by his second wind.

Agree. They were discussing that on tv that they didn’t think Authentic could run 2, 11/4 mile races. I think NY Traffic was a bit green in the stretch there, definitely think he would easily pass Authentic in a longer race.