Ky Derby 150 watch: Cox update on April 24

With Louisiana Derby winner Catching Freedom, Toyota Blue Grass runner-up Just a Touch and possibly Stonestreet Lexington winner Encino, Louisville-born trainer Brad Cox says he has his best Derby group since, oh, 2021 when he (finally) after the fact won the Derby with Mandaloun upon the DQ of Medina Spirit, a year when he also finished third (moved up from fourth) with 2-year-old champion and eventual Belmont Stakes and Travers winner and 3-year-old champ Essential Quality.