The entries for the Robert B Lewis Stakes are about to be mounted. This is a Derby qualifying race and yet not one of the horses will win a point 4 entered all trained by Baffert. Where are the rest of the potential Derby runners from other barns in CA?

are they. scared off by Baffert?

I have no clue. Maybe waiting for SA Derby?

Newgate was impressive, Arabian Lion definitely looks to be a sprinter at this time. 2nd time in a 2 turn race and he folds on the second turn.

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Newgate Triumphs in Battle of the Bafferts

Training all four participants in the $196,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3), Bob Baffert had the rare luxury of knowing he would win with absolute certainty.

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Derby Dozen

https://www.secretariat.com/derby-rankings/02/06/2023/2023-derby-rankings-week-3/

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266490/forte-tapit-trice-give-pletcher-two-punches-in-dozen

13 horses added to the future wagers

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266496/thirteen-new-interests-in-ky-derby-future-wager-pool-4

Smaller foal crops, but more nominees this year

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/266503/triple-crown-nominees-in-2023-rise-18-to-369

O'Neil is stretching it IMHO, Godolphin couldn't win the Derby from the Dubai route and started using USA trainers in their attempt to win the Derby. How does Doug think his maiden will get to the Derby from Dubai?

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O'Neill Detours Around Baffert Traffic on Derby Road

California-based trainer Doug O'Neill detours Tall Boy to the U.A.E. Two Thousand Guineas (G3) Feb. 10, looking for a way around the logjam of Bob Baffert trainees back home and a clear shot to the Kentucky Derby (G1).

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This doesn’t sound logical to me…..