By Natasha Julius
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Special Kentucky Derby Edition
With the biggest name definitively ruled out of the proceedings, it’s kind of hard to pick a front runner. Here’s how we handicap the best of the rest.
Slowest Start
There’s no way he start as sloppily as his cousin, American Tiger, but we’re thinking the pressure might finally tell on American Lion.
Fastest Start
Hard to argue against the early form of Sidney’s Candy.
Riskiest
Although both are certainly capable of sneaky rail maneuvers and deceptive running, it’s a safe bet time will catch up with both Discreetly Mine and Super Saver.
Best Chance of Recovery
On paper, you might think Looking at Lucky has a shot. Trust us, though, Backtalk looks almost as strong as his cousin Backtrack.
Our Pick
With early favorite Awesome Act already showing a tendency to flinch, we think it’s inevitable that Ice Box joins his stable mates in, well, the Ice Box.
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Posted on May 1, 2010