Mike Battaglia is an American horse racing analyst, race caller and television broadcaster. He is most closely associated with Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby and as the on-air talent for Keeneland Racecourse with Katie Gensler. (wikipedia)
They'll ride with more confidence ... because they can ride with more speed.
Brother Derek has got to be the solid favorite.
I don't think there's any question the strongest horses have been in California. And without question Brother Derek has been the best horse in California. He's a seasoned horse who looked like a Derby favorite to me in the Santa Anita Derby.
Now who's the favorite? I have no clue.