He has the amazing respect of at least one man (morning line-maker Eric Donovan).

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I think there's all kinds of possibilities. It probably depends on how some of the other races play out. Two or three spots he could land in, and it's possible he could wind up with nothing. If we win, we'll put it on everybody else. I don't have a vote; I've got enough on my hands.

203

I want to win this race really badly.

192

If he doesn't win, it's not the end of the world. He doesn't have to prove anything to me. Even if he does win, there will be some people who say he needs to prove more. It's like the heavyweight champ, you always need to prove more.

191

Everybody has a chance.

168

When you're winning, you don't have to make excuses, or when you're losing, you shouldn't come up with any, either. As far as I'm concerned, we just got outrun today.

158

I want to win this race really badly. You don't want to set yourself up for a big letdown. You do your work, and the horse runs as good as he can. If it's good enough, it's good enough. If it's not, you guys will be talking to somebody else Sunday morning.

138

I knew coming in he'd be a short price, ... I suppose he's deserving of it.

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