I don't think he's going to be at 100 percent making his first race after three months. He shouldn't be at his sharpest, nor would you want him to be.

This is the best time of the year.

It's a 'What have you done for me lately?' game. He's got to show he's got what it takes to be a Derby winner.

We've got to compete here. He's got to outrun Point Determined, right?

I like to see a guy ride with confidence. … He is competitive, and he has shown the ability to travel and compete everywhere he goes. And probably the guy I respected as a rider the most over the years -- Bailey -- told me he is the best young rider out there.

It's exciting and we're having a lot of fun.