2023 The Risen Star preview with replays

A massive 100 ‪@kentuckyderby‬ points are on the line at the the Fair Grounds in New Orleans on Saturday as a loaded field of 14 runners contest The Risen Star (G2). ‪@thebrownandrew‬ previews the race and looks at some key past performances less than 3 months out from that first Saturday in May at ‪@churchilldowns‬.

[@laynewilkerson2270]

Excellent analysis, this is a difficult race to handicap.

[@malathaat74]

I see the tapit's conquest angle, bad trip, bad ride etc. last time but if we are allowing for excuses, Crupi has plenty and gna be nice price. But my gut tells me two phils is the class. He lost to the classiest horse to run this year. and I'm counting Arabian Knight who ran against no one last out. Until I see Forte get beat, I'm on Instant Coffee and since he's not in here and Two Phils should get nice stalking trip and speed to run at, he's my pick. I realize I'm going against all the Merry Brad Cox horses. And if Harlocap wins I'll just quit. I heard all about Cave Rock's speed figures and I said, those are out West so I deduct 10 points, and you see what Forte did to him. But just my opinion...and it's not a strong opinion, I'm probably being influenced by the likely odds.