*** My two cents on a couple of things . First point is that I don\'t read the author\'s analysis on the ROTW - it\'s not that I don\'t value their opinion , I just don\'t want to be influenced by it.
Best of the Rest - I\'m not convinced he can take his \"A\" game outside of South Florida .Pass
Balto Star - Has paired efforts before , should run well .
Bonapaw - Distance looks beyond his scope , obvious pace clash with Booklet .
Mineshaft - Nice developing line , gets juice . On the short term could be negative , as he has moved forward over 4 pts since late Nov . Would use as a saver but could be nearing end of the line and is listed as 2nd ML fave .
Booklet - Ran a helluva race from a very tough post on Millions day . Has reacted negatively to efforts in the past . Seems better suited to GP , and hooks Bonapaw .
Sunday Break - He is my speculation play . Would have to fire a new top as a 4 YO - but not that big of a one based upon 3yo Spring efforts . Lots of respect for the connections .
Sunday Break to win - save with Balto & Mine in the exotics .
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As an aside JB , I don\'t know if Alydar is barred but it seems he probably is . I\'m not saying he doesn\'t deserve it , but if my memory serves , Plever was not permanently barred . Wasn\'t it a fixed time ?
Alydar can leave you foaming at the mouth I\'ve experienced it first hand , but he writes well , and at times he is a welcome diversion from the grind of trying to make a dollar . I\'ll tell you 2 things about him that do not apply to Plever . He has DEFENDED your methodology on several occasions , and he is a PAYING customer .
How about a 60 day cooling off until say DERBY DAY . Then give him one last chance . bj