Racetrack Lenny

Consolidator- Out

Consolidator, D. Wayne Lukas' hope for the Roses, has been retired from racing after fracturing a sesamoid while training. Fortunately, the injury was not life threatening and the horse will be fine, just won't be able to race.

All this works well for Greeley's Galaxy, the Illinois Derby winner, who was on the outside looking in and now appears in--should his connections make the supplemental payment.

Buzzard's Bay, Closing Argument, Coin Silver and Sort It Out all had useful workouts today. All were sharp and they look primed for Saturday.

Let's toss out a few pretenders here while we're at it. Spanish Chestnut is a throw-out and has no chance of winning. He will be a pace factor; but, he cannot get a mile and a quarter. Save your money for a mint julep, if you must imbibe this most foul tasting drink.

Buzzard's Bay had a lucky win in the Santa Anita Derby that was totally devoid of speed. There is no way that Buzzard's Bay will get away with having the lead and setting fractions of 24, 48, etc. Without an easy pace, Buzzard's Bay will be used up by the far turn.

Flower Alley is coming along nicely, but is too lightly raced and has to improve a lot to be near the winner's circle. Yes, he did get a suck-up 2nd in the Arkansas Derby; but, he was 8 lenghts back and Afleet Alex was pulling away.

Finally, we can dispatch Coin Silver from the mix. Yes, he won the Lexington by 3-1/2 lengths; but, he beat a weak field in a slow time. He will be facing Grade 1 stakes placed horses and this will not be the field he faced in the Lexington.

More to come tomorrow.

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