Thursday, April 10, 2008

Contender Profile: Atoned

Status for Derby: Going
Graded Earnings: $125,000
Future Odds: 59/1
Owner: Dogwood Stable
Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher

Had little chance to win over speed-biased HAW surface, but ran on decently to finish wide fourth. One of the more experienced Derby candidates with nine starts under belt. Gave up clear leads in stretch runs of G3 Tampa Bay Derby and G2 Remsen. Modestly bred and doesn't have outstanding distance pedigree, but doesn't strike as a horse to quit going ten panels. Will adjust to any pace scenario, and has more two-turn experience than most in field (seven races). Two three-year-old figures are both strong (93 BSF, 93 BSF). Appears to be a bit one-paced, which will likely preclude him from being a win candidate, but one-paced plodders can often suck up for third or fourth in the Derby. Odds should be juicy if 59-1 future price is any indication. Another one who is usable in lower rungs of exotic tickets.

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